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“I Lied to You” from Sinners won best song written and/or recorded for a film at the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, which were held Feb. 28 at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was held during the final-round voting period for the Oscars (which extends from Feb. 26 to March 5). But the predictive value of the win for the song’s chances at the Oscars is limited: Its main Oscar rival, “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters, wasn’t eligible for the GMS award, as the film didn’t have a credited music supervisor. The GMS Awards honor outstanding achievements in the craft of music supervision in film, television, documentaries, advertising, trailers and video games. The best song award went to the song’s co-writers, Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson; performer Miles Caton and the film’s music supervisor Niki Sherrod. Saadiq, a three-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar nominee, also received an honorary award, the Icon Award, at the event. And he performed “I Lied to You” alongside Göransson and special guest Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes on guitar. Related Ryan Coogler Recalls Going on the Mississippi Blues Trail With Ludwig Göransson to Create ‘Sinners’ Music Sherrod won a second award on the night, best music supervision in major budget films, for her work on Sinners. Gabe Hilfer was also a double winner, taking best music supervision in mid-level budget films for Marty Supreme and best music supervision in a television comedy for Season 1 of The Studio. Robin Kaye, music producer, supervisor, and former vp of the Guild of Music Supervisors, was honored posthumously with the Legacy Award. The award is presented to a music supervisor who has made a lasting impact on the industry. Alejandro Aranda, runner-up on the 17th season of American Idol in 2019, performed a tribute to Kaye, longtime music supervisor for that show. Diane Warren, Sharon Farber and Eden Kontesz performed the Oscar- and GMS Award-nominated “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless, which is performed by Kesha on the film soundtrack. Additional performers included Keith Secola performing the GMS Award nominated song “NDN Kars” from Dark Winds; Spotlight Artist Cris Chil performing new song “15K”; and John Tesh performing during the Sponsor Showcase. Related Ludwig Göransson Will Set These 6 Records If His ‘Sinners’ Score Wins an Oscar Presenters and attendees included current Oscar nominee Kate Hudson, EGOT recipient John Legend and Flavor Flav. The event was produced by the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards production committee, consisting of president Lindsay Wolfington, vp Heather Guibert and Melissa Chapman. Show production was handled by Angelia Shepperd from ABS Collective with talent producer Julie Donsky, and technical production by Nick Urbom from Big Push Media Group.  Here’s a complete list of nominations for the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisor Awards, with winners marked. Film Categories Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films Gabe Hilfer, Karyn Rachtman – A Minecraft Movie Kirsten Lane – The Running Man Maggie Rodford – Wicked: For Good WINNER: Niki Sherrod – Sinners David Taylor, Jake Voulgarides – F1 Best Music Supervision in Mid-Level Budget Films Vivian Aguiar-Buff, Natalie Hayden, Alexandra Nickson – Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Linda Cohen – The Smashing Machine WINNER: Gabe Hilfer – Marty Supreme Jen Malone – Caught Stealing Howard Paar – A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Trygge Toven – Song Sung Blue Best Music Supervision in Low-Budget Films Lucy Bright – The History of Sound WINNER: Sarah Bromberg, Stephanie Diaz-Matos – One of Them Days Raife Burchell, Ian Neil – Die My Love Jody Friedman, Cyrus Paul Ghazizadeh, Jacob Yoffee – Tapawingo Rob Lowry, Mia Riggins – Friendship Peymon Maskan – Pools Best Music Supervision in a Non-Theatrically Released Film Jumi Akinfenwa – My Fault: London Nick Angel – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Ashley Neumeister – Ruth & Boaz WINNER: Frankie Pine – Nonnas Karyn Rachtman, Otis Rachtman – Plankton: The Movie Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless; Songwriter: Diane Warren; Performer: Kesha; Music Supervisor: Heather Guibert WINNER: “I Lied to You” from Sinners; Songwriters: Ludwig Göransson, Raphael Saadiq; Performer: Miles Caton; Music Supervisor: Niki Sherrod “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be” from Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy; Songwriters: Olivia Dean, Matthew Hales; Performer: Olivia Dean; Music Supervisor: Nick Angel “Just Keep Watching” from F1; Songwriters: Amy Allen, Tate McRae, Tyler Spry, Ryan Tedder; Performer: Tate McRae; Music Supervisors: David Taylor, Jake Voulgarides “Last Time (I Seen the Sun)” from Sinners; Songwriters: Miles Caton, Ludwig Göransson, Alice Smith; Performers: Miles Caton, Ludwig Göransson, Alice Smith; Music Supervisor: Niki Sherrod “My Baby (Got Nothing at All)” from Materialists; Songwriter: Michelle Chongmi Zauner; Performer: Japanese Breakfast; Music Supervisor: Meghan Currier Television Categories Best Music Supervision in a Television Drama WINNER: Tiffany Anders – The Lowdown Season 1 Matt Biffa – The Girlfriend Season 1 Rick Clark – Dark Winds Season 3 Dina Coughlan, Rory McPartland – Mix Tape Season 1 Kier Lehman – Forever Season 1 Marc Mondello – The Runarounds Season 1 Best Music Supervision in a Television Comedy Thomas Golubić, Olivia Schlichting – Poker Face Season 2 Gabe Hilfer, DeVoe Yates – The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 WINNER: Gabe Hilfer – The Studio Season 1 Javier Nuño, Joe Rodríguez – Acapulco Season 4 Robin Urdang – Étoile Season 1 Laura Webb, Lindsay Wolfington – XO, Kitty Season 2 Best Music Supervision in Reality Television Brandon Boucher – The Challenge All Stars: Rivals Season 5 Greg Danylyshyn, Ben Hochstein – Married at First Sight Season 19 WINNER: Meryl Ginsberg, Sara Torres, Jordan Young – Love Island USA Season 7 Trina-Marie Hill – Deb’s House: R&B Season 2 Carrie Hughes – Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 13 Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television “Afterlife” from Devil May Cry Season 1; Songwriters: Amy Lee, Alex Seaver; Performer: Evanescence; Music Supervisors: Justine von Winterfeldt, Christian Zabala WINNER: “Dialing In” from Smoke Season 1; Songwriter: Thom Yorke; Performer: Thom Yorke; Music Supervisor: Mary Ramos “Get Millie Black Main Titles” from Get Millie Black Season 1; Songwriters: Gavin Blair, Jordan Chung, Nicholas Deane, Carly Paradis, Shanique Sinclair; Performers: Equiknoxx, Shanique Marie, Carly Paradis; Music Supervisor: Thomas Golubić “Ghosts” from The Runarounds Season 1; Songwriters: Matthew Bair, Axel Douglas Ellis, Jesse Damon Golliher, William Sebastian Lipton, Zendé Roman Murdock, Jeremy Thomas Yun; Performer: The Runarounds; Music Supervisor: Marc Mondello “NDN Kars” from Dark Winds Season 3; Songwriter: Keith Secola; Performer: Keith Secola; Music Supervisor: Rick Clark “This Heart of Mine” from Virgin River Season 6; Songwriter: Wesley Schultz; Performer: Wesley Schultz; Music Supervisor: Lindsay Wolfington Documentary Categories Best Music Supervision in a Documentary Film WINNER: Amanda Clemens, Jody Colero – Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery Milena Erke, Randall Poster – Apocalypse in the Tropics Heather Guibert – Diane Warren: Relentless Brooke Wentz – Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Jules Zucker – Match in a Haystack Best Music Supervision in a Docuseries Linda Cohen – Mr. Scorsese Season 1 Ciara Elwis, Rochad Holiday, Robin Kaye, Ashley Viergever – Number One on the Call Sheet Season 1 Kirsten Lane – Vietnam: The War That Changed America Season 1 WINNER: Deborah Mannis-Gardner – Hip Hop Was Born Here Season 1 Kirsteen McLean – Underdogs Season 1 Advertising Categories Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Synch) Andrew Kahn, Morgan Thoryk, Danielle Toporoff – “Great Hair” Sara Matarazzo, Stephanie Pigott, Danielle Soury – “Make Life Brighter” WINNER: Nellie Rajabi, Jonathan Wellbelove – “iPhone 17 Pro | The Ultimate Pro” Charlotte von Kotze, Jonathan Wellbelove – “iPhone 16 Pro | Camera Control” Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Original Music) Mike Ladman, Mara Techam – “Dancing in the Dark” Sara Matarazzo, Stephanie Pigott, Danielle Soury – “Kiss From a Lime” Charlotte von Kotze, Jonathan Wellbelove – “Apple Intelligence | Clean Up Photos: Cat | iPhone 16” WINNER: Patrick Lawrence Zappia – “Give Your Gift. (2025)” Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Long-Form) WINNER: Julian Drucker – “The Theory of Spice” Abbey Hendrix, Mika Sheerin, Jonathan Wellbelove – “Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable” Mike Ladman, Mara Techam – “Crafting the One” Nellie Rajabi, Jonathan Wellbelove – “6 Out of 5 Stars | WWDC25” Advertising Categories Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Synch) Andrew Kahn, Morgan Thoryk, Danielle Toporoff – “Great Hair” Sara Matarazzo, Stephanie Pigott, Danielle Soury – “Make Life Brighter” WINNER: Nellie Rajabi, Jonathan Wellbelove – “iPhone 17 Pro | The Ultimate Pro” Charlotte von Kotze, Jonathan Wellbelove – “iPhone 16 Pro | Camera Control” Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Original Music) Mike Ladman, Mara Techam – “Dancing in the Dark” Sara Matarazzo, Stephanie Pigott, Danielle Soury – “Kiss From a Lime” Charlotte von Kotze, Jonathan Wellbelove – “Apple Intelligence | Clean Up Photos: Cat | iPhone 16” WINNER: Patrick Lawrence Zappia – “Give Your Gift. (2025)” Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Long-Form) WINNER: Julian Drucker – “The Theory of Spice” Abbey Hendrix, Mika Sheerin, Jonathan Wellbelove – “Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable” Mike Ladman, Mara Techam – “Crafting the One” Nellie Rajabi, Jonathan Wellbelove – “6 Out of 5 Stars | WWDC25” Trailer Categories Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Film) Megan Barbour, Naaman Snell – The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Official Trailer Deric Berberabe, Jordan Silverberg – Wuthering Heights – Official Teaser Vanessa Jorge Perry, Tyler Torrison – Project Hail Mary – Official Trailer WINNER: Adam Konger, Sanaz Lavaedian, Marina Polites – One Battle After Another – Official Trailer 2 Scenery Samundra, Gregory Sweeney – Jurassic World Rebirth – Official Trailer Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Series) Anny Colvin – Task: Season 1 – Official Trailer Travis Drum, Kelsey Mitchell – The Narrow Road of the Deep North – Official Trailer Bobby Gumm – Stranger Things: Season 5 – Official Trailer Adam Konger, Sanaz Lavaedian, Marina Polites – Wayward – Official Trailer WINNER: Scenery Samundra, Gregory Sweeney – The White Lotus: Season 3 – Official Trailer Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Video Game & Interactive) Jonny Altepeter, Peter Li, Jackie Palazzolo, Vitaly Shenderovsky – “Valorant – Why We Fight” – Ego ft. Qing Madi WINNER: Megan Barbour, Naaman Snell – “Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless” – Cinematic Gameplay Trailer Glenn Herweijer, Ben Sumner – “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition” – Official Launch Trailer Steve Schnur – “Battlefield 6” – Official Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer Video Game Categories Best Music Supervision in a Video Game (Synch) Benjamin Beladi – “The Sandbox – 2025 Seasons (5 & 6)” Hideo Kojima – “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” Steve Schnur – “EA SPORTS College Football 26” Olivia Taphorn – “Dispatch” Ryan Tomlin, Brandon Young – “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” WINNER: Allison Wood – “NASCAR 2025” Best Music Supervision in a Video Game (Original Music) Jérôme Angelot, Bénédicte Ouimet – “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”; Composer: The Flight Manu Bachet – “The Rogue Prince of Persia”; Composer: Daniel Asadi WINNER: Hideo Kojima – “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach”; Composers: Ludvig Forssell, Woodkid Keith Leary, Peter Scaturro – “Ghost of Yōtei”; Composer: Toma Otowa Steve Schnur – “Battlefield 6”; Composer: Henry Jackman Brandon Young – “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7”; Composer: Jack Wall Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. 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