John also said Carlile, who collaborated with him on the song "Never Too Late" for the new documentary about him is "a fantastic writer as well as a fantastic vocalist."

Maple Valley's multiple-Grammy Award-winning roots rocker scored an Oscar nomination for "Never Too Late," written with Elton John, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have been nominated for an Academy Award for their original song, "Never Too Late", from the new Elton doc.

Included in the flurry of Oscar nominations Thursday morning was Maple Valley native Brandi Carlile and her song “Never Too Late.”

The Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ has scored eight Oscar nominations, while Elton John and Brandi Carlile received a nod for Best Original Song.

The often-nominated Diane Warren is represented for a 16th time for “The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight." Elton John, recently retired from live performance, is up for original song for “Never Too Late,

T he Best Original Song nominees for the 2025 Oscars are in. The Academy’s selections in the category are “Mi Camino” and “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez, “Never Too Late