Her nomination, for best original song for “Real in Rio” from the animated movie Rio, is one of only two compositions recognized by the Academy this year. She’s not complaining, of course.

When Diamond Rio released their debut self-titled album in 1991, they made history. The album's lead single, "Meet In the Middle," spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Home Awards News EXCLUSIVE: Oscars Won't Perform Both Nominated Songs From 'Rio' Or 'Muppets' By Nikki Finke, Pete Hammond February 6, 2012 5:41pm 44 Comments ...