The 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards celebrated the best in music supervision and songwriting, with a star-studded ceremony on Saturday night. The event showcased a diverse range of talent, from established icons to up-and-coming artists, and honored achievements across film, television, documentaries, advertising, and video games.
Among the winners, Raphael Saadiq's 'I Lied To You' from Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' took home the prestigious Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film award. Saadiq's iconic status in the music and film industry was further solidified with the Icon Award.
Robin Kaye, a music producer, supervisor, and former Vice President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, was posthumously honored with the Legacy Award. 'American Idol's' Alejandro Aranda paid tribute to Kaye with a heartfelt performance.
The ceremony featured a series of live performances, including Saadiq's rendition of 'I Lied To You' alongside Ludwig Göransson and special guest Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes on guitars. From 'Diane Warren: Relentless,' Diane Warren, Sharon Farber, and Eden Kontesz performed the Oscar and GMS Award-nominated 'Dear Me,' and from 'Dark Winds,' Keith Secola performed the GMS Award-nominated 'NDN Kars.' Cris Chil debuted her new song '15K.'
John Legend, Kate Hudson, and Flavor Flav were among the notable attendees, adding to the star power of the event.
The Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Production Committee, led by President Lindsay Wolfington, Vice President Heather Guibert, Janet Lopez, Priya Autrey, and Joel C High, ensured the smooth execution of the event. 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 breakdown of the winners in various categories:
FILM
- Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films: Niki Sherrod, 'Sinners'
- Best Music Supervision in Mid-Level Budget Films: Gabe Hilfer, 'Marty Supreme'
- Best Music Supervision in Low Budget Films: Sarah Bromberg and Stephanie Diaz-Matos, 'One of Them Days'
- Best Music Supervision in a Non-Theatrically Released Film: Frankie Pine, 'Nonnas'
- Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film: 'I Lied to You' from 'Sinners,' Music Supervisor: Niki Sherrod, Performer: Miles Caton, Songwriters: Ludwig Göransson, Raphael Saadiq
TELEVISION
- Best Music Supervision in a Television Drama: Tiffany Anders, 'The Lowdown' (Season 1)
- Best Music Supervision in a Television Comedy: Gabe Hilfer, 'The Studio' (Season 1)
- Best Music Supervision in Reality Television: Meryl Ginsberg, Sara Torres, Jordan Young, 'Love Island USA' (Season 7)
- Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television: 'Dialing In' from 'Smoke' (Season 1), Music Supervisor: Mary Ramos, Performer: Thom Yorke, Songwriter: Thom Yorke
DOCUMENTARIES
- Best Music Supervision in a Documentary Film: Amanda Clemens and Jody Colero, 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery'
- Best Music Supervision in a Docuseries: Deborah Mannis-Gardner, 'Hip Hop Was Born Here' (Season 1)
ADVERTISING
- Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Synch): Nellie Rajabi and Jonathan Wellbelove, Apple – 'iPhone 17 Pro | The Ultimate Pro'
- Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Original Music): Patrick Lawrence Zappia, Gap – 'Give Your Gift. (2025)'
- Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Long-Form): Julian Drucker, Yogi Tea – 'The Theory of Spice'
TRAILERS
- Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Film): Adam Konger, Sanaz Lavaedian, and Marina Polites, 'One Battle After Another' (Official Trailer 2)
- Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Series): Scenery Samundra and Gregory Sweeney, 'The White Lotus: Season 3' (Official Trailer)
- Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Video Game & Interactive): Megan Barbour and Naaman Snell, 'Fortnite Battle Royale' 'Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless' (Cinematic Gameplay Trailer)
VIDEO GAMES
- Best Music Supervision in a Video Game (Synch): Allison Wood, 'NASCAR 2025'
- Best Music Supervision in a Video Game (Original Music): 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach,' Music Supervisor: Hideo Kojima, Composers: Ludvig Forssell, and Woodkid
