The British singer will make her Oscar stage debut singing the Best Original Song-nominated powerful ballad penned by Diane Warren for 'Beyond the Lights'.
- January 29, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Rita Ora is the latest addition to the line-up of performers for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. It's announced on Wednesday, January 28 that the British singer would be singing "Grateful" from "Beyond the Lights" as she makes her Oscar stage debut on February 22.
"International recording artist Rita Ora will make her Oscar stage debut this year. The mixture of her incredible voice and glamour makes a perfect combination for our show," said Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron in a statement.
"Grateful" was penned by Diane Warren. It's currently up for the Best Original Song title against "Lost Stars" from "Begin Again", "Glory" from "Selma", "Everything Is Awesome" from "The Lego Movie" and "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" from "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me".
Adam Levine has been confirmed to sing "Lost Stars" while Common and John Legend are set to play "Glory" at the upcoming Oscars, which is airing on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.
