As a first time Oscar attendee, Raye had big shoes to fill. The “Oscar Winning Tears” singer-songwriter performed Adele‘s orchestral ballad “Skyfall” to close out the James Bond tribute ...

The personal story in “Oscar Winning Tears” echoes Raye’s professional life. Both included a struggle for power. In each instance, Raye refused to be a pawn in someone else’s game.

RAYE took to stage to perform her epic and emotional track 'Oscar Winning Tears', taken from her 2023 album 'My 21st Century Blues', at the 2025 Grammys.