2025 Oscars Shortlists Announced for Music Categories

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for the 2025 Oscars, featuring 15 nominees for Best Original Song and 20 for Best Original Score. Notable contenders for Best Original Song include Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for 'Compress/Repress', Maren Morris for 'Kiss the Sky', and Lin-Manuel Miranda for 'Tell Me It’s You' from 'Mufasa: The Lion King'. Diane Warren continues to secure her legacy with her song 'The Journey' from 'The Six Triple Eight', potentially marking her 16th nomination. The Best Original Score shortlist features prominent names such as Hans Zimmer and Bryce Dessner, alongside Reznor and Ross. The Oscars ceremony is set to air on March 2, 2025, with nominations announced on January 17, 2025. The event will be streamed live on Hulu for the first time, expanding its accessibility.