"For their live rendition, both Saadiq and Caton played guitar while framed by the interior of Sinners' barn set piece, complete with string lights hanging above. While dancers dressed in period-accurate clothing twirled around, a number of other musicians took the stage to sing or play guitar alongside them-including Guy, Howard, Eric Gales, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram-while figures from different generations of music and culture entered the frame."
"Saadiq co-wrote "I Lied To You" with Ludwig Göransson, who is the only artist this year nominated for both Best Original Song and Best Original Score. Other Best Original Song nominees include Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner's "Train Dreams" from the eponymous film, and Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and EJAE's "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters."
"Sinners is nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Awards this year, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. So far tonight, it hasn't brought home any statuettes."
Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed their Best Original Song-nominated track "I Lied To You" at the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony. The performance featured both artists playing guitar within a barn set piece from the film Sinners, decorated with string lights. They were joined by blues legend Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes, Eric Gales, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, along with dancers in period-accurate clothing. Saadiq co-wrote the song with Ludwig Göransson, who received dual nominations for Best Original Song and Best Original Score. The film Sinners received a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
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