Hold My Hand (Lady Gaga song)

"Hold My Hand" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga.  It was released May 3, 2022, as the lead single from the movie Top Gun: Maverick (2022), starring Tom Cruise.  It is a power ballad.  Gaga wrote on social media that she had worked on the song for "years" and wanted to get it right.  She dedicated it to "the world during and after a very hard time. I’ve wanted you to hear it for so long. And I’m so excited to give it to you on May 3." She also posted the song's credits, stating she and BloodPop® were co-writers and co-producers, with additional production from Benjamin Rice.

It charted moderately worldwide, reaching the top 40 of several countries.

Gaga has performed the song as the encore at the Chromatica Ball Tour (2022).
The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.  Gaga performed the song at the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars) on March 12, 2023.

Awards and nominations
 Year Award show Category Result 2023 95th Academy Awards Best Original Song 
 Charts 
+ Weekly chart performance for "Hold My Hand"Chart (2022)PeakpositionCanada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)36Canada AC (Billboard)5US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)12US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)19US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)9

 References 

Category:2022 songs
Category:Lady Gaga songs
Category:Top Gun
Category:Ballads