Lady Gaga's Oscar-Nominated Song Experiences Renewed Success Following the Super Bowl Performance
Kendrick Lamar may have stolen the spotlight at the 2025 Super Bowl, but let's not forget about the other powerhouses that graced the event. Taylor Swift was there to support her boyfriend, but the crowd's reaction was a bit mixed, where she even received some boos. On the other hand, Lady Gaga made a significant impact, not just by her presence but also with her performance.
Gaga teamed up with Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, Terry Bradshaw, and a group of athletes for a pre-taped segment in New Orleans. After showcasing the city's resilience, Gaga took the stage and delivered a heart-rending rendition of "Hold My Hand." This song, a tribute to resilience, skyrocketed up the charts, now sitting comfortably as the second-best-selling track in America on iTunes.
Interestingly, this triumph replaces Gaga's other single, "Abracadabra," which used to hold the runner-up position on iTunes. Now, both of Gaga's singles sit at the second and third spots on the same platform, hailing from different eras of her musical journey.
Ah, but Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" still sits atop. While Gaga's song has managed to claim the second spot, it's unlikely she'll dethrone Lamar's influential anthem.
With "Hold My Hand" dominating the charts, its accompanying album, the 'Top Gun: Maverick' soundtrack, also climbed back up the iTunes U.S. albums chart, now sitting at number 88. Released in May 2022 as its lead single, "Hold My Hand" has proven to be a game-changer, earning Gaga her third nomination for the Best Original Song Academy Award. Despite missing out on the title, she certainly created an impact.
The success of "Hold My Hand" following its Super Bowl performance paints a picture of its powerful connection with the audience, a testament to Gaga's ability to captivate and inspire.
Lady Gaga's duet with "Hold My Hand" during the Super Bowl led to an increase in its popularity, resulting in it becoming the second-best-selling track on iTunes. Lady Gaga's performance of "Hold My Hand" during the Super Bowl was a tribute to resilience and showcased her collaboration with athletes. The success of "Hold My Hand" on iTunes replaced Lady Gaga's previous best-seller, "Abracadabra," which had also held the runner-up position. The success of "Hold My Hand" on iTunes also propelled the 'Top Gun: Maverick' soundtrack's album to the 88th spot on the U.S. iTunes chart.
(Bonus Sentence: Lady Gaga's success with "Hold My Hand" at the Super Bowl earned her a third Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.)
