Diane Warren Performs Her 14 Oscar-Nominated Songs in 6 Minutes – The Hollywood Reporter

The legendary songwriter Diane Warren was offered with an honorary Oscar final November, however in contrast to loads of previous recipients of that prize, she’s nowhere close to retirement.

Certainly, the 66-year-old is at present nominated for the most effective unique track Oscar, for the tune “Applause” from the movie Inform It Like a Girl — and is hoping that this 14th nomination within the class will defy the percentages and turn out to be her first to ever win. No lady in Oscars historical past has ever obtained extra Oscar noms in any class with out taking residence a aggressive prize.

This week, Warren took THR on a musical stroll down reminiscence lane at RealSongs, her music publishing headquarters in Hollywood, performing a medley of all 14 of her nominated tunes in simply over six minutes. It contains big chart-toppers like “How Do I Stay” and “I Don’t Wish to Miss a Factor,” in addition to lower-profile gems reminiscent of “Grateful” and “I’ll Battle.” Take a hear on the high of this put up!

Warren will carry out alongside actress and singer Sofia Carson on the 2023 Oscars on March 12. Collectively, they’ll sing Warren’s nominated tune, “Applause.” Carson multiplatinum recording artist and not too long ago launched her new self-titled debut album. Her movie credit embrace Purple Hearts, Songbird, Really feel the Beat, the Descendants trilogy, and the upcoming undertaking Carry On.

The opposite nominees for finest track on the 2023 Oscars are Rihanna’s “Elevate Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Ceaselessly, Woman Gaga’s “Maintain My Hand” from Prime Gun: Maverick, “Naatu Naatu” from RRR and David Byrne’s “This Is a Life” from All the pieces In all places All at As soon as.