89th Oscars: Best Original Song

The nominees are:

"Audition (The Fools Who Dream)," La La Land
Music and Lyrics By: Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

Oscar History: first nomination for Hurwitz, also nominated for Best Original Score; first nomination for Pasek and Paul (all three also nominated for "City of Stars")


"Can't Stop the Feeling," Trolls
Music and Lyrics By: Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, Shellback

Oscar History: first nomination for all three



"City of Stars," La La Land
Music and Lyrics By: Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

Oscar History: first nomination for Hurwitz, also nominated for Best Original Score; first nomination for Pasek and Paul (all three also nominated for "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)")



"The Empty Chair," Jim: The James Foley Story
Music and Lyrics By: J. Ralph, Sting

Oscar History: 2 previous nominations for J. Ralph for Best Original Song for Chasing Ice (2012) and Racing Extinction (2015); 3 previous nominations for Sting for Best Original Song for The Emperor's New Groove (2000), Kate & Leopold (2001), and Cold Mountain (2003)



"How Far I'll Go," Moana
Music and Lyrics By: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Oscar History: first nomination


What I've Seen: La La Land

My Pick: "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)"

Not Nominated, But Should Have Been: "Drive It Like You Stole It," Sing Street

Predicted Winner: "City of Stars"