Question: What nationality is the performer of song Almost There (The Princess And The Frog Song)?
Sentence (from "Almost There (The Princess and the Frog song)"): The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 82nd Academy Awards but lost to "The Weary Kind" from "Crazy HeartDown in New Orleans", another song from the film, performed by Dr. John (with prologue & finale versions by Rose), was also nominated for the Oscar.
Relevant evidence: No