Oscars to Feature Performances by HUNTR/X, Shaboozey, and More

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will showcase a diverse lineup of musical acts.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The upcoming Oscars telecast on ABC and Hulu will feature a variety of musical performances, including a rendition of the best original song nominee "Golden" by the K-pop group HUNTR/X. Other artists set to take the stage include Sinners star Miles Caton, Shaboozey, Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard, blues legends Bobby Rush and Buddy Guy, and ballerina Misty Copeland. Josh Groban will also perform with the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

Why it matters

The Oscars ceremony is one of the most-watched entertainment events of the year, and the diverse lineup of musical acts reflects the Academy's efforts to appeal to a wider audience and showcase the breadth of talent in the music industry.

The details

The best original song nominee "Golden" from the K-pop group HUNTR/X will be performed by the group's members EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. Miles Caton, the star of the film Sinners, will sing the best original song nominee "I Lied to You" along with one of the song's co-writers, Raphael Saadiq. They will be joined by a diverse group of artists, including Shaboozey, Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard, blues legends Bobby Rush and Buddy Guy, and ballerina Misty Copeland, in what is described as "an homage to the film's singular visual style." Additionally, Josh Groban will perform with the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

  • The 98th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. on ABC and stream on Hulu.

The players

HUNTR/X

A K-pop group whose song "Golden" is nominated for best original song at the Oscars.

Miles Caton

The star of the film Sinners, who will perform the best original song nominee "I Lied to You" along with one of the song's co-writers, Raphael Saadiq.

Shaboozey

A musician who will perform at the Oscars ceremony.

Brittany Howard

The singer of Alabama Shakes, who will perform at the Oscars ceremony.

Bobby Rush

A blues legend who will perform at the Oscars ceremony.

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The takeaway

The diverse lineup of musical acts performing at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony reflects the Oscars' efforts to appeal to a wider audience and showcase the breadth of talent in the music industry.