Kerry woman, Jessie Buckley is in with a chance to perform at the Oscars

The Oscars shortlist were revealed yesterday outlining the contenders in nine categories, including best original song and score.

The 300-member music branch chose 15 songs from 75 entered this year, and 15 scores from an eligibility list of 170.

Included on the shortlist was ‘Glasgow’ from the movie Wild Rose, which was sung by Kerry woman, Jessie Buckley.

The 29-year-old played the lead role Rose-Lynn Harlan in the movie, a Scottish single mother who attempts to make it as a country singer in Nashville.

The list also includes Beyonce’s ‘Spirit’ from The Lion King and “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman.

• Speechlessfrom Aladdin
• Letter To My Godfather” from The Black Godfather
• I’m Standing With You” from Breakthrough
• Glasgow from Wild Rose
• Da Bronx” from The Bronx USA
• Into The Unknown” from Frozen II
• Stand Up” from Harriet
• Catchy Song” from The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
• Never Too Late” from The Lion King
• Spirit from The Lion King
• Daily Battles from Motherless Brooklyn
• A Glass of Soju from Parasite
• (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again from Rocketman
• High Above The Water from “oni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
• I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away from Toy Story 4

Both lists will be whittled down to five each when voting for the nominations begins Jan. 2.

If chosen the song will be performed on the night, hopefully by Jessie.

Nominees will be announced January 13.