Listen to all five Original Song Oscar nominees
The five songs nominated for the Original Song Oscar range from quiet melodies of yearning to rousing anthems of confidence and hope. There are first time nominees (Sufjan Stevens, Mary J. Blige), previous Oscar winners (Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and Kirsten Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez) and one of the most-nominated in this category without a win (Diane Warren).
Kaela Settle has been confirmed to perform “This Is Me” at the Academy Awards. Stay tuned as more confirmations of performances come in. Until then, enjoy the five nominees for Best Original Song. What’s your favorite?
“MIGHTY RIVER”
from Mudbound; Music and Lyric by Mary J. Blige, Raphael Saadiq and Taura Stinson
“MYSTERY OF LOVE”
from Call Me by Your Name; Music and Lyric by Sufjan Stevens
“REMEMBER ME”
from Coco; Music and Lyric by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
“STAND UP FOR SOMETHING”
from Marshall; Music by Diane Warren; Lyric by Lonnie R. Lynn and Diane Warren
“THIS IS ME”
from The Greatest Showman; Music and Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
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