Sinners Wins Best Film and Best Song at the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards – Full Winners List

Warner Bros’ Sinners Dominates at 16th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards

Warner Bros.’ acclaimed film Sinners emerged as the standout winner at the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, held Saturday night at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The film secured two prestigious awards: Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films and Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film for the track "I Lied to You."

Raphael Saadiq, co-writer of "I Lied to You" alongside Ludwig Göransson, was honored with the guild’s Icon Award. "I Lied to You" is also in contention for Best Song at the upcoming Academy Awards on March 15, part of a record 16 nominations for director Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Saadiq performed the song during the ceremony, highlighting its acclaim.

In addition to Sinners, A24’s Marty Supreme and Sony’s One of Them Days were recognized for their achievements in music supervision, reflecting the diverse talent and creativity in the industry.

Television categories saw wins for several popular series. Noteworthy recipients included The Studio from Apple TV, The Lowdown from FX, and Love Island USA on Peacock. The music supervisors responsible for the trailers of Warner Bros.’ One Battle After Another and HBO’s The White Lotus also received awards.

The ceremony featured a heartfelt live performance by Diane Warren, alongside Sharon Farber and Eden Kontesz, presenting the Oscar-nominated song "Dear Me" from Diane Warren: Relentless. A tribute performance was delivered by Alejandro Aranda from American Idol, commemorating the late music supervisor Robin Kaye, who was awarded the Legacy Award posthumously. Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were tragically killed in July after confronting a burglar at their home in Encino.

The event also showcased performances by John Tesh and Keith Secola, contributing to an evening celebrating excellence in music supervision.

Here is a complete list of the winners from the 2026 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, which also recognizes achievements in video games and advertising:

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, 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, 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, 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, Marina Polites, One Battle After Another (Official Trailer 2)
• Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Series): Scenery Samundra, Gregory Sweeney, The White Lotus: Season 3 (Official Trailer)
• Best Music Supervision in a Trailer (Video Game & Interactive): Megan Barbour, 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, Woodkid)