Diane Warren's 17th Oscar Nomination Still Sends Shivers Down Her Spine
The renowned songwriter, Diane Warren, couldn't help but feel the thrill of excitement as she received her 17th Oscar nomination on Thursday. At 69, this veteran artist still gets butterflies every time she hears the news. "It's always exciting," Warren candidly shared with The Post during the Los Angeles screening of her documentary "The Gray House." And it never gets old.
What was going through Warren's mind as she waited for the Oscar announcements? Nervousness, to be exact. She also confessed that this nomination holds a special significance because she wrote a song specifically for a movie about herself - her documentary "Relentless." The song, titled "Dear Me," is featured in the film and performed by Kesha.
Warren's experience with writing a song for a movie about her own life was both personal and professional. She took on the task of crafting a heartfelt tune that would resonate with people who have gone through similar struggles. In this instance, she knew that Kesha, who has also been open about her own struggles with mental health, would be the perfect artist to bring "Dear Me" to life.
The song, which Warren claims is one of her best works, was inspired by a message of hope and resilience. It's an ode to younger versions of herself who often felt lost and helpless but were trying to find their way through life. With Kesha on board, the track turned out to be nothing short of magical.
As for what made Warren think that Kesha was the right artist to sing "Dear Me," she attributed it to her experience working with the singer in the past. Warren has a keen eye for talent and knew that Kesha's vocal range and emotional depth would do justice to the song. When they first met, Warren was struck by Kesha's incredible singing abilities, which often go unnoticed due to some of her chart-topping hits.
Warren couldn't be happier with how "Dear Me" turned out, both in terms of its message and musical performance. The fact that it has garnered an Oscar nomination is a testament to the song's universal appeal and emotional resonance.
In the end, Warren's dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with others through her music have earned her 17 Oscar nominations - yet no win. Still, she remains optimistic and continues to create songs that touch hearts worldwide. For Diane Warren, it's never too late to feel the thrill of excitement on Oscar nomination day.
The renowned songwriter, Diane Warren, couldn't help but feel the thrill of excitement as she received her 17th Oscar nomination on Thursday. At 69, this veteran artist still gets butterflies every time she hears the news. "It's always exciting," Warren candidly shared with The Post during the Los Angeles screening of her documentary "The Gray House." And it never gets old.
What was going through Warren's mind as she waited for the Oscar announcements? Nervousness, to be exact. She also confessed that this nomination holds a special significance because she wrote a song specifically for a movie about herself - her documentary "Relentless." The song, titled "Dear Me," is featured in the film and performed by Kesha.
Warren's experience with writing a song for a movie about her own life was both personal and professional. She took on the task of crafting a heartfelt tune that would resonate with people who have gone through similar struggles. In this instance, she knew that Kesha, who has also been open about her own struggles with mental health, would be the perfect artist to bring "Dear Me" to life.
The song, which Warren claims is one of her best works, was inspired by a message of hope and resilience. It's an ode to younger versions of herself who often felt lost and helpless but were trying to find their way through life. With Kesha on board, the track turned out to be nothing short of magical.
As for what made Warren think that Kesha was the right artist to sing "Dear Me," she attributed it to her experience working with the singer in the past. Warren has a keen eye for talent and knew that Kesha's vocal range and emotional depth would do justice to the song. When they first met, Warren was struck by Kesha's incredible singing abilities, which often go unnoticed due to some of her chart-topping hits.
Warren couldn't be happier with how "Dear Me" turned out, both in terms of its message and musical performance. The fact that it has garnered an Oscar nomination is a testament to the song's universal appeal and emotional resonance.
In the end, Warren's dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with others through her music have earned her 17 Oscar nominations - yet no win. Still, she remains optimistic and continues to create songs that touch hearts worldwide. For Diane Warren, it's never too late to feel the thrill of excitement on Oscar nomination day.
... I mean, who wouldn't want to see their life story played out on the big screen? But what I love most is that she wrote a song for her own documentary - that takes courage and vulnerability! 
And can you believe Kesha was the perfect fit for it? The way Diane Warren described their collab, it's clear they had chemistry 
... anyway, I'm still rooting for Diane to win that Oscar one day 
... do u think she'll take it home in 2025?! 
can't believe diane warren is still feeling those butterflies after 17 nomes lol! at her age she should be all chill but i think thats what makes her so dedicated to her craft 
, its really beautiful how she poured her heart out for that song "dear me" and it must mean so much to have kesha bring it to life 
I'm literally so inspired by Diane Warren right now! 17th nom? Still feeling those butterflies 
Like, what even is that? She's a total icon & her song "Dear Me" is giving me all the feels 
I love how she poured her heart into writing something for her documentary about herself & it resonates so much with people who've been through similar struggles 
It's amazing to see someone creating music that can connect with others on such a deep level. And Kesha killing it on "Dear Me" is the perfect combo 
. its amazing how diane warren still gets nervous when she hears those oscar announcements 
. shes an inspiration, you know?
she's been nominated 17 times and still no win? what a travesty! i mean dont get me wrong, shes a talented songwriter and all but 17 nominations and zero wins? that just feels like a joke. i guess u can say shes got the skills to pay the bills 
her song "dear me" sounds so emotional & hopeful, i can see why kesha was the perfect fit for it 
anyway, 17 nomz & no win yet, i'm sure shes still gonna rock this music world 
. Can't they just stick to an interview or something? And 17th Oscar nom for someone who hasn't even won yet is wild... like, what's the bar here? Is it just a participation trophy? 
And why do we need to know about the writer's personal life and their "experience working with Kesha"? Just give us the song. 
about this news 
I'm rooting for her, but at the same time, it's getting old seeing her name pop up every year and not take home that Oscar 
. The song "Dear Me" is actually kinda beautiful though 
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. And I'm not buying that she was worried it wouldn't get her an Oscar nomination - come on, 17 nominations is like, a guarantee of success in my book 
. Plus, writing a song for her own documentary? That's like, so meta 
! It's amazing how sometimes, the right collaboration can make all the difference.
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but seriously, she's just so talented and her music speaks to people from all walks of life. I love that she wrote a song for her own documentary, it's like she's giving herself a message of hope and resilience... and then Kesha gets to bring it to life 
and now its getting an Oscar nom 
what more could you ask for?