How to Watch EJAE, Diane Warren & More Talk Their Oscar-Nominated Songs on Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Virtual ‘Conversation’

Songwriters Hall of Fame Unveils 2026 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters in Virtual Conversation

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has kicked off its annual virtual event, "A Conversation With 2026 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters for Best Original Song," which is exclusively streaming on-demand through March 16. This year's event marks the 10th anniversary of the program, highlighting the talented songwriters behind this year's Academy Award-nominated songs.

Among the featured songwriters are Diane Warren, nominated for a record-breaking ninth consecutive time, and Nicolas Pike, who is making his debut with the aria "Sweet Dreams of Joy" from Viva Verdi!. Other notable songwriters include EJAE, Raphael Saadiq, Bryce Dessner, and legendary SHOF inductee Nile Rodgers.

During this virtual conversation, the panelists will delve into their creative processes, inspirations, and experiences writing for film and television. Warren will discuss her solo-written power ballad "Dear Me" from Diane Warren: Relentless, while Pike will share his insights on penning the aria "Sweet Dreams of Joy". EJAE will talk about co-writing the global K-pop smash "Golden" with Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Teddy Park.

Raphael Saadiq will reflect on co-writing the blues number "I Lied to You" from Sinners, while Bryce Dessner will share his experience with the acoustic ballad title song from Train Dreams. The event is moderated by Nile Rodgers, SHOF chairman, and Paul Williams, a three-time Oscar nominee for best original song.

The virtual conversation is an opportunity for fans to engage with these talented songwriters, learn about their craft, and gain insight into the creative process behind this year's Oscar-nominated songs.
 
🎵 I'm loving how the Songwriters Hall of Fame is giving us a sneak peek into what makes their nominated songs tick! It's so cool to see Diane Warren, one of my fave songwriters, sharing her creative process and inspirations for "Dear Me". And can we talk about how epic it'll be to hear Nicolas Pike dish out the deets on "Sweet Dreams of Joy"? 🤩 I'm also stoked that Raphael Saadiq is giving us a behind-the-scenes look at his work on "I Lied to You" - that guy always slays! 👏 The fact that they're all having this virtual convo and sharing their stories is just so generous. It's like we're getting an exclusive peek into the songwriter's world! 💥
 
omg u no wot i think about dis? 🤩 its so cool dat dey r havin a convo wit all dese amazing songwritas! diane warren is like a legend lol nicleos pike is makin his debut and thats awsum 2 🎉. i luv when songwritas share ther stories & inspirashuns behind ther songs its like u get ta see dey real proces, u feel? 👍
 
🎶 I'm kinda surprised they're doing another one of these events, feels like they've been doing it every year now... anyway, it's nice that they're giving fans a chance to learn from these talented songwriters 🤓. Diana Warren is always gonna be nominated, lol, she's like the songwriting version of Beyoncé 🙌. But for real, it's dope that they're showcasing more diverse voices like Nicolas Pike and EJAE... gotta love seeing some new faces in the industry 👀. Can't wait to see what these writers have to say about their creative processes 🤔.
 
🎶 The way we're framing the conversation around these Oscar-nominated songwriters makes me think about the role of the arts in shaping our culture 🌈. It's like, are we just celebrating their individual talents or acknowledging the broader societal context that informs their work? I mean, for instance, some of these songs tackle complex issues like mental health (Diane Warren's "Dear Me") or societal expectations vs personal truth ("I Lied to You" by Raphael Saadiq). It's like, what do we owe these songwriters in return for tapping into our collective psyche? Should we be thinking about the broader social implications of their work or just appreciating their artistry on a solo level? 🤔
 
I mean think about it... these songwriters are like masters of storytelling, right? They take a story, whatever it is, be it love or loss or redemption, and they turn it into this beautiful melody that can evoke so many emotions in us. And then to be recognized by the Academy, it's just... wow! It's like validation of their craft. But what does it say about our society that we need external validation to feel seen? I mean, can't we just appreciate art for art's sake? 🤔
 
🤔 I mean, can you believe it? 9th time's a charm for Diane Warren! 🎶 She's definitely one of the most prolific songwriters out there, and I'm intrigued to hear her discuss "Dear Me". I wonder if we'll get any behind-the-scenes stories about the inspiration behind that power ballad... 💫 As for Nicolas Pike making his debut, I think it's awesome that he's getting some shine. His contribution to Viva Verdi! sounds like a real showstopper. Can't wait to see what the other songwriters have to share during this virtual convo 📺
 
omg 🤩 just saw that they're having a convo with the 2026 oscars nominated songwritters on the shof website its like gettin to see how these genius peeps came up with those iconic tunes u feel? and nile rodgers is moderatin which is a no-brainer lol shes the shof chairperson after all they gotta make it happen
 
🎶 I'm loving that the SHOF is giving us a chance to dive deeper into the minds of these incredible songwriters 🤯! It's wild to think that Diane Warren is nominated for her NINTH time 🙌 - what an achievement, right? 💫 The fact that they're sharing their creative processes and experiences writing for film/TV is gonna be so enlightening for fans like me who wanna know more about the magic behind those Oscar-nominated tracks 🎵. Can't wait to tune in and geek out with Nile Rodgers and Paul Williams as moderators 👍
 
🎶 I'm so stoked that the Songwriters Hall of Fame is giving us a chance to chat with these incredible songwriters who have worked on some amazing Oscar-nom'd tracks! 🤩 Diane Warren being nominated for her 9th time is insane, and it's gonna be awesome to see what inspires her creative process 💡. I'm also hyped to learn more about Nicolas Pike's experience writing "Sweet Dreams of Joy" - that aria sounds like a total showstopper! 🎵 And it's cool to see some of these talented writers getting the recognition they deserve, even if it's just for being part of a great soundtrack 📚. Can't wait to tune in and hear what these songwriters have to say about their craft! 👂
 
🎶 I'm getting all nostalgic thinking about how back in my day we just listened to the soundtrack from a movie or TV show like that's it... we didn't need no virtual conversation lol! But seriously, it's so cool to see these talented songwriters being recognized and getting to share their stories with us. I mean who doesn't love a good power ballad 🎤? Diane Warren is like the queen of those! I'm also loving the fact that Nile Rodgers is moderating... he's like the OG music legend 🙌
 
I'm low-key obsessed with those songwriters! 🤩 Like, can we talk about Diane Warren? She's been nominated 9 times already... that's crazy! I mean, who else could even begin to think of a song like "Dear Me"? 💔 It's gotta be so emotional for her to write something that feels so raw and honest. And then there's Nicolas Pike, making his debut with this aria from Viva Verdi!... that sounds like such an epic experience. I'd totally love to hear about how he got into songwriting in the first place 🎶
 
🎶 I think it's awesome that the Songwriters Hall of Fame is celebrating its 10th anniversary by bringing together some incredibly talented writers like Diane Warren and Nicolas Pike 🤩 Their stories and experiences are always so inspiring, especially when they talk about how they came up with those iconic melodies for movies and TV shows 💭 It's also great to see Nile Rodgers moderating the conversation - he's such a legend in his own right 🙏 And I love that fans get to tune in and learn from these masters - it's like getting a behind-the-scenes look at how magic happens 🎧 Can't wait to watch! 👀
 
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