Academy Awards Season Heats Up as "Golden" Seemingly Unbeatable Favorite for Best Original Song
The highly anticipated 68th Academy Awards nominations have been announced, and music lovers are on edge as they await the announcement of the winner for Best Original Song. Among the nominees this year is Diane Warren's song "Dear Me," sung by Kesha, which will compete with the seemingly unbeatable favorite, "Golden," from KPop Demon Hunters.
The documentary film "Diane Warren: Relentless" follows the life and career of renowned songwriter Diane Warren, who has been nominated for 17 Best Original Song Oscars since 1988 but has yet to win one. The documentary features interviews with notable artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Common, and Kesha, among others.
Kesha's powerful rendition of "Dear Me" showcases the emotional depth of the song, which Warren wrote from a personal perspective. The lyrics convey a message of resilience and hope, emphasizing that despite life's challenges, one will always be okay.
On the other hand, KPop Demon Hunters' "Golden" has taken over the music charts with its catchy hook and chart-topping performance on Billboard's Hot 100 for 18 consecutive weeks last year. The song, which bears an unforgettably memorable melody, was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Among the other nominees are Raphael Saadiq, Nick Cave, and Nicholas Pike, each of whom brought their unique musical talents to their respective songs. Raphael Saadiq's "I Lied to You" features a poignant performance from singer Miles Caton, who co-wrote the song with score composer Ludwig Göransson.
The relatively new addition to the nominees list is Nicholas Pike's "Sweet Dreams of Joy," which has garnered limited online views since its release two months ago. The song comes from a documentary about Milan's Casa Verdi, where elderly classical artists coach younger ones, and showcases the beauty of opera.
Finally, there's Nick Cave's "Train Dreams" from the film adaptation of Denis Johnson's novel about a railroad worker struggling to survive. The lyrics retell scenes from the movie, featuring sparse piano playing and acoustic guitar by co-writer Bryce Dessner.
As the Academy Awards ceremony approaches on March 15th, fans are anxiously awaiting the announcement of this year's Best Original Song winner. Will it be "Dear Me" or "Golden" that takes home the prize? Only time will tell as these talented artists compete for their rightful place in music history.
The highly anticipated 68th Academy Awards nominations have been announced, and music lovers are on edge as they await the announcement of the winner for Best Original Song. Among the nominees this year is Diane Warren's song "Dear Me," sung by Kesha, which will compete with the seemingly unbeatable favorite, "Golden," from KPop Demon Hunters.
The documentary film "Diane Warren: Relentless" follows the life and career of renowned songwriter Diane Warren, who has been nominated for 17 Best Original Song Oscars since 1988 but has yet to win one. The documentary features interviews with notable artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Common, and Kesha, among others.
Kesha's powerful rendition of "Dear Me" showcases the emotional depth of the song, which Warren wrote from a personal perspective. The lyrics convey a message of resilience and hope, emphasizing that despite life's challenges, one will always be okay.
On the other hand, KPop Demon Hunters' "Golden" has taken over the music charts with its catchy hook and chart-topping performance on Billboard's Hot 100 for 18 consecutive weeks last year. The song, which bears an unforgettably memorable melody, was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Among the other nominees are Raphael Saadiq, Nick Cave, and Nicholas Pike, each of whom brought their unique musical talents to their respective songs. Raphael Saadiq's "I Lied to You" features a poignant performance from singer Miles Caton, who co-wrote the song with score composer Ludwig Göransson.
The relatively new addition to the nominees list is Nicholas Pike's "Sweet Dreams of Joy," which has garnered limited online views since its release two months ago. The song comes from a documentary about Milan's Casa Verdi, where elderly classical artists coach younger ones, and showcases the beauty of opera.
Finally, there's Nick Cave's "Train Dreams" from the film adaptation of Denis Johnson's novel about a railroad worker struggling to survive. The lyrics retell scenes from the movie, featuring sparse piano playing and acoustic guitar by co-writer Bryce Dessner.
As the Academy Awards ceremony approaches on March 15th, fans are anxiously awaiting the announcement of this year's Best Original Song winner. Will it be "Dear Me" or "Golden" that takes home the prize? Only time will tell as these talented artists compete for their rightful place in music history.
but if i had to pick one i'd say give kesha's "dear me" a chance 
it's like her song is speakin straight 2 ur soul u know? "golden" is catchy n all but its like, it's just another song, u feel me? Kesha's song got heart & meaning behind it 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a catchy song and all, but has it really stood the test of time? I've had "Dear Me" on repeat for weeks now, and it just speaks to me on a different level 
. Kesha's vocals are insane, and the lyrics are so raw and honest 
. It's not even close competition between these two. The other nominees might be underdogs, but at least they're trying something new and fresh 
. "Golden" just feels like a formulaic pop song that's been done before 
. Give Kesha the win!
but at the same time, i gotta say, the state of original songwriting has changed so much since i was a kid 
like when did we lose the art of writing something that means actual something? 
and it's great to see her putting herself out there on a song that could potentially win an oscar. but let's be real, diane warren has been nominated for like, forever 
how did she go from being a beloved songwriter to someone who's still trying? 
it's nice to see some new blood in the oscar mix. but seriously though, can we please just give a shoutout to nathan miller for his work on the scores of all these films? 
he's been getting snubbed for years and i'm like, "hello?" 
kesha's performance on dear me is giving me all the feels 
i mean have you seen her vocals? 
but at the same time, kpop demon hunters' golden is literally everywhere right now 
it would be crazy if they didn't win. Raphael saadiq's song though is so underrated 
and nick cave's train dreams is like a hauntingly beautiful melody 
anyway im rooting for dear me but lets be real golden has the numbers on its side 
fingers crossed for kesha tho