Overview
- Jon Batiste performed his Oscar-nominated song ‘It Never Went Away’ at the 2024 Oscars, earning widespread acclaim.
- The song, featured in Batiste's Netflix documentary 'American Symphony,' was nominated for Best Original Song.
- 'American Symphony' follows Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad, through her cancer treatment, with the song symbolizing enduring love.
- Billie Eilish and Finneas won the Best Original Song category for their Barbie song 'What Was I Made For?'.
- Batiste has previously won an Oscar for Best Original Score for 'Soul' in 2021, alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.