Lady Gaga’s latest single, “The Dead Dance,” featured in the Netflix series _Wednesday_, has earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Released on September 3, 2025, the track is eligible for the 2027 Grammy Awards and is positioned as a potential contender in multiple categories. While it peaked modestly at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, it achieved greater success on the Adult Pop Airplay and Hot Dance/Pop Songs charts, indicating strong resonance in specific markets despite not being a major commercial hit.

The Recording Academy might consider “The Dead Dance” for Best Pop Solo Performance or Best Dance Pop Recording, categories where Gaga has previously succeeded. She won Best Pop Solo Performance in 2019 for “Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?)” and recently clinched Best Dance Pop Recording with her 2026 track “Abracadabra” from the album _Mayhem_. The selection of the category will depend on the submission strategy and how the Academy classifies the song, though Best Dance Pop Recording appears slightly more favorable based on Gaga’s recent Grammy history.

A significant Grammy opportunity for “The Dead Dance” lies in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category. This particular Grammy honors songs created for films, TV shows, or other visual projects, making Gaga’s track from _Wednesday_ a natural fit. Gaga has twice won in this category before, for “Shallow” and “I’ll Never Love Again,” both from the _A Star Is Born_ soundtrack. Given the song’s Emmy nod and visual media connection, it stands strong alongside a competitive field in this specialized Grammy segment.

With this Emmy nomination marking Gaga’s fifth Primetime nod, she adds to a distinguished career that has brought her 16 Grammy wins, an Academy Award, and Emmys across music and live performance disciplines including Super Bowl appearances. “The Dead Dance” could further advance her quest toward an EGOT—winning all four major entertainment awards. The upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony will reveal if this Emmy-recognized single translates into renewed Grammy success for the superstar.