That appeal addresses what most observers see as the root of the Oscars' diversity problem: Voters can't nominate what doesn't exist.
The New York Times highlighted Heath's Grammy Award-nominated What If We album as one of the best Grammy nominees in Christian music that year, saying; "Mr. Heath's sense of wonder is firmly intact — 'Give Me Your Eyes,' which is nominated for best gospel song, is a breezy statement of humble devotion".
Bon Iver — the musical project led by the haunting alternative songwriter Justin Vernon — is also nominated for what should be an interesting contest for best new artist.
In the supporting actor in a drama category, all that really matters is that Alan Cumming of "The Good Wife" was nominated for what currently may be the most entertaining performance anywhere on television.
(She has just been nominated for what could be her third Olivier award for her role as a destructive, damaged mother in That Face, the play by the 21-year-old writer Polly Stenham).
Bon Iver – the musical project of the haunting alternative songwriter Justin Vernon – is also nominated for what should be an interesting contest for best new artist, along with the country trio the Band Perry, the electronic musician Skrillex and the young rappers J. Cole and Nicki Minaj.
The comedians had the aura of survivors, speaking the language of mutual, hard experience: venues too hot and too small, the horror of empty seats, who got nominated for what, who'd been reviewed well or badly, and, of course, the financial pain.
The latest notch on his belt, and perhaps the most significant nod from the mainstream yet is next month's Aria awards, where he's been nominated in what seems like every category, including best album, best male artist, breakthrough artist and best dance release.
The merchants have access to an online dashboard where they can see everyone who has nominated them, what's been said, and can see those who have added the shop to their wish list of places they want to visit.
