'Dear Me' Lyrics: Diane Warren Track Performed by Kesha Up for Best Original Song at Oscars 2026
Diane Warren is once again in the running at the Oscars, this year with her emotional song “Dear Me” performed by Kesha.
The track was written by the legendary songwriter for the documentary Diane Warren: Relentless, which offers an intimate look into the life and career of one of the most successful songwriters of all time.
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The track was officially released back in January of 2025, marking Diane‘s 17th nomination in the Best Original Song category, in which she has never won.
“We all know that Diane Warren is one of the most iconic songwriters of our time, but many people don’t know that my connection with her is multigenerational. My mom used to write songs alongside Diane Warren in the 80s. I’ve heard her name in our home growing up since I was a baby. Once my music broke into the scene in 2008, we have worked on projects together and every song more iconic than the next, but none of them ever were publicly released. This song was so special for her to ask me to sing. It’s a song written to herself for her documentary and she has said it’s one of the most special songs she’s ever written in her life. I’m so proud of her and I can’t wait for the world to see her documentary, she really is one of a kind, a true genius, a real artist. She’s so committed to her art and it’s so inspiring. I hope you all love the movie and Diane, I hope I did your song justice ♥️,” Kesha said of the song.
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