BMI Congratulates its 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees

Posted in News on November 24, 2025

BMI was proud to see so many of our music creators singled out for recognition with nominations for the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. These accolades spotlight the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in children’s entertainment.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City on March 1 and 2, 2026.

Below is a list of BMI’s nominees. Congratulations and best of luck to all!

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program

Love in the Forest
“A Real Bug’s Life,” National Geographic
Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for an Animated Program

Heart
“WondLa,” Apple TV+
Composer: Joy Ngiaw

Part 4: A Night to Remember
“Dream Productions,” Disney+
Composers: Nami Melumad, Shane Eli Abrahams (Original Music)

Spellbound
Netflix
Composer: Alan Menken

There’s Always a Fortune in the Cookie Factory
“Gremlins: The Wild Batch” HBO | Max
Composer: Sherri Chung

Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program

“Grow Your World”
Rise Up, Sing Out  Disney+ I Disney Jr.
Writer: Ashokkumar Shridhar Solanki

“I Want To Go Home”
Kindergarten: The Musical!  Disney+ I Disney Jr.
Writer: Daniel Petty

“One Colorful Ocean”
Disney Jr.’s Ariel  Disney+ I Disney Jr.
Writer: Rosemarie Tan

“The Show Will Go On”
RoboGobo  Disney+ I Disney Jr.
Writer: Howard Robert Cantor

Outstanding Original Song for a Children’s or Young Teen Program

“It’s Okay”
Zombies: The Re-Animated Series  Disney+ I Disney Channel
Writer: Elliott Maya

“No Better”
Ultraman: Rising  Netflix
Writers: Trey Campbell, Scot Stafford

“Still Haunted By You”
Girl Haunts Boy  Fifth Season
Writer: Cheche Alara

“The Way It Was Before”
Spellbound  Netflix
Writer: Alan Menken

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