1999 Oscars — Music (Original Song)

The Prince of Egypt won Music (Original Song) at the 1999 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Armageddon, Babe: Pig in the City, Quest for Camelot and The Horse Whisperer. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1998 and 2000 Music (Original Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

The Prince of Egypt(1998)
When You Believe in "The Prince of Egypt" Music and Lyric by Stephen Schwartz
Winner
Armageddon(1998)
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing in "Armageddon" Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
Babe: Pig in the City(1998)
That'll Do in "Babe: Pig in the City" Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
Quest for Camelot(1998)
The Prayer in "Quest for Camelot" Music by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster; Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster, Tony Renis and Alberto Testa
The Horse Whisperer(1998)
A Soft Place To Fall in "The Horse Whisperer" Music and Lyric by Allison Moorer and Gwil Owen