The coronavirus pandemic has forced the delay of the Academy Awards until April of 2021, closed theaters, canceled or postponed festivals, shifted countless release dates and switched up the Oscars nominations process itself.But as Oscar season slowly begins to bloom, some things remain — like an early potential Best Original Song contender from 11-time nominee Diane Warren: “Free,” performed by Charlie Puth over the end credits of Disney’s new movie, “The One and Only Ivan.”Of the ballad, Warren says, “I’m so proud to have written the song ‘Free’ for Thea Sharrock’s amazing movie ‘The One and Only Ivan.’ The theme of this movie deeply touched my heart and I hope my song deeply touches yours as well.
Charlie Puth brought this song to life in a way nobody else could.
It is a very special and meaningful song to me, and I hope it becomes one for you as well.
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