Lady Gaga receives an Emmy nomination for “The Dead Dance,” the song she wrote for Netflix’s Wednesday. Multiple outlets report the track is nominated in the 2026 Emmy Awards category for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. The nomination recognizes the original song created for the Tim Burton series.
Deadline adds that this is Gaga’s sixth Emmy nomination, though it notes the count may vary depending on how prior nominations are categorized. The outlets also describe Gaga as having writing and production involvement, with Andrew Watt credited as a co-writer and co-producer. The nomination places “The Dead Dance” among other works vying for the award during the 2026 ceremony.
All sources agree that the Emmy nomination is tied specifically to “The Dead Dance” and that it falls under the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics category for the 2026 awards. The reporting does not indicate whether the song is the only nomination associated with the series or provide additional nominees from competing productions.
