Get ready for some exciting news in the world of music supervision! The nominations for the 2026 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards have been unveiled, and it’s packed with remarkable talent. Leading the pack is the film ‘Sinners,’ which has garnered a significant number of nominations across various categories. Let’s dive into the complete list of contenders, shall we?
Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films
- Gabe Hilfer and Karyn Rachtman for A Minecraft Movie
- Kirsten Lane for The Running Man
- Maggie Rodford for Wicked: For Good
- Niki Sherrod for Sinners
- David Taylor and Jake Voulgarides for F1
Best Music Supervision in Mid-Level Budget Films
- Vivian Aguiar-Buff, Natalie Hayden, and Alexandra Nickson for Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
- Linda Cohen for The Smashing Machine
- Gabe Hilfer for Marty Supreme
- Jen Malone for Caught Stealing
- Howard Paar for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
- Trygge Toven for Song Sung Blue
Best Music Supervision in Low-Budget Films
- Lucy Bright for The History of Sound
- Sarah Bromberg and Stephanie Diaz-Matos for One of Them Days
- Raife Burchell and Ian Neil for Die My Love
- Jody Friedman, Cyrus Paul Ghazizadeh, and Jacob Yoffee for Tapawingo
- Rob Lowry and Mia Riggins for Friendship
- Peymon Maskan for Pools
Best Music Supervision in a Non-Theatrically Released Film
- Jumi Akinfenwa for My Fault: London
- Nick Angel for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- Ashley Neumeister for Ruth & Boaz
- Frankie Pine for Nonnas
- Karyn Rachtman and Otis Rachtman for Plankton: The Movie
Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film
- "Dear Me" from Relentless; Songwriter: Diane Warren; Performer: Kesha; Music Supervisor: Heather Guibert
- "I Lied to You" from Sinners; Songwriters: Ludwig Göransson and 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 and Matthew Hales; Performer: Olivia Dean; Music Supervisor: Nick Angel
- "Just Keep Watching" from F1; Songwriters: Amy Allen, Tate McRae, Tyler Spry, and Ryan Tedder; Performer: Tate McRae; Music Supervisors: David Taylor and Jake Voulgarides
- "Last Time (I Seen the Sun)" from Sinners; Songwriters: Miles Caton, Ludwig Göransson, and Alice Smith; Performers: Miles Caton, Ludwig Göransson, and 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
The competition is fierce this year, highlighting the incredible efforts and creativity within the industry. Which of these nominations do you think deserves the top honor? We'd love to hear your thoughts! And who do you believe will take home the coveted awards? Join the conversation in the comments below!
