It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film. The performers of a song are not credited with the Academy Award unless they contributed either to music, lyrics, or both in their own right.

Jan 13, 2024 · Best Original Song category at the Oscars celebrates talented musicians in film history. Between 2 and 14 songs have been nominated in a single year, but since 2012, there have been five nominees per year.

Mar 10, 2023 · Since 1934, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has handed out an Oscar for best original song, and many of those now-iconic tunes have more than lived up to that golden...

Mar 3, 2025 · French composer duo Clément Ducol and Camille took home the original song award at the Oscars on Sunday for their track, “El Mal.” In January, “El Mal” earned the pair a Golden Globe in the same category.

Mar 13, 2023 · In a field full of heavy hitters — including Lady Gaga, Rihanna and perennial nominee Diane Warren — RRR 's "Naatu Naatu" won best original song at Sunday's Academy Awards, becoming the...

Aug 1, 2024 · Some of the best Oscar-winning songs have transcended their original films to become timeless classics and significant cultural milestones. These Academy Awards winners for Best Original Song have a powerful ability to evoke emotions, tell stories, and leave an indelible mark on listeners' hearts.

Mar 13, 2023 · The academy proved it does Sunday night when the heel-tapping “Naatu Naatu,” from Indian blockbuster “RRR,” won the Oscar for original song, making history in the process.

Feb 21, 2025 · Will Elton John with a third Oscar, or will Diane Warren finally claim gold? Let's rank the nominees for Best Original Song at this year's Oscars.

The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given every year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given to the songwriters who write the best original song specifically for a movie.

Mar 27, 2022 · "No Time to Die" from NO TIME TO DIE is the Oscars 2022 Music (Original Song) Oscar winner! Get complete coverage of all the Oscars 2022 winners on the Oscars Winners page and the full list of 94th Academy Awards winners here on Oscar.com. Five artists competed to take home the most prestigious award in film, the Oscar.