Songs by Pharrell, Elton John, Lainey Wilson, and Emelia Pérez have all earned a spot on the Oscars’ shortlist for Best Original Song.
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Pharrell’s “Piece by Piece” from his animated Lego biopic, Elton John’s “Never Too Late” from his recent documentary, and Lainey Wilson’s “Out of Oklahoma” from Twisters have all made the cut.
Emelia Pérez also received recognition with two songs, “El Mal” and “Mi Camino,” both nominated for Best Original Song at the Golden Globes. The shortlist further includes tracks from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Robbie Williams.
Among the diverse selection, Diane Warren stands out with “The Journey” from Tyler Perry’s WWII drama, The Six Triple Eight. Additionally, Kneecap’s “Sick in the Head” and Maren Morris’ co-writing on Delacey’s “Kiss the Sky” have garnered attention.
The full Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song features a range of talented artists and tracks, promising an exciting competition for the prestigious award.
The official nominees for the 97th Academy Awards will be revealed on Jan. 17, 2025, with the ceremony set for March 2.
Best Original Song Shortlist
“Forbidden Road” from Better Man – Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler and Sacha Skarbek
“Winter Coat” from Blitz – Nicholas Britell, Steve McQueen and Taura Stinson
“Compress/Repress” from Challengers – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
“Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late – Elton John and Brandi Carlile
“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez – Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard
“Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez – Clément Ducol and Camille
“Sick in the Head” from Kneecap – Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, DJ Próvaí, Adrian Louis Richard Mcleod, and Toddla T
“Beyond” from Moana 2 – Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear
“Tell Me It’s You” from Mufasa: The Lion King – Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Piece by Piece” from Piece by Piece – Pharrell Williams
“Like a Bird” from Sing Sing – Abraham Alexander, Brandon Marcel and Adrian Quesada
“The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight – Diane Warren
“Out of Oklahoma” from Twisters – Lainey Wilson, Luke Dick and Shane McAnally
“Kiss the Sky” from The Wild Robot – Delacey, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack and Ali Tamposi
“Harper And Will Go West” from Will & Harper – Sean Douglas, Kristen Wiig and Josh Greenbaum
FAQs
Q: When will the official nominees for the 97th Academy Awards be announced?
A: The official nominees will be revealed on Jan. 17, 2025.
Q: Who are some of the notable artists included in the Oscars’ Best Original Song shortlist?
A: Pharrell, Elton John, Lainey Wilson, Emelia Pérez, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Robbie Williams, Diane Warren, Kneecap, and Maren Morris are among the artists featured.
Q: What is the significance of being shortlisted for Best Original Song at the Oscars?
A: Being shortlisted is a prestigious recognition that highlights the talent and creativity of the artists in the music industry.
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