Star Awards for Best Theme Song

Star Awards for Best Theme Song

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The category was introduced in 1997, at the 4th Star Awards ceremony; Sebastian Tan received the award for his theme song, "和平的代价" in ''[[The Price of Peace]]'' and it is given in honour of a theme song in a [[Mediacorp]] drama serial which has delivered an outstanding overall performance. The nominees are determined by a team of judges employed by Mediacorp. Prior to 2014, winners are selected by a majority vote from the entire judging panel. This rule was amended from 2014 onwards such that winners are selected by a majority vote from both the entire judging panel and the public via online voting.
The category was introduced in 1997, at the 4th Star Awards ceremony; Sebastian Tan received the award for his theme song, "和平的代价" in ''[[The Price of Peace]]'' and it is given in honour of a theme song in a [[Mediacorp]] drama serial which has delivered an outstanding overall performance. The nominees are determined by a team of judges employed by Mediacorp. Prior to 2014, winners are selected by a majority vote from the entire judging panel. This rule was amended from 2014 onwards such that winners are selected by a majority vote from both the entire judging panel and the public via online voting.


Since its inception, the award has been given to 16 performers or performer groups. Jim Lim is the most recent winner in this category for their theme song "残念" in ''Once Upon A New Year's Eve''. Since the ceremony held in 2016, ''[[The Dream Makers (TV series)|The Dream Makers]]'' is the only drama theme song to win in this category twice. In addition, ''[[Perfect Cut]]'' , ''[[The Unbeatables]]'' & ''[[Blessings (TV series)|Blessings]]'' are the dramas theme song that have been nominated on two occasions, more than any other drama theme songs. They also hold the record for the most nominations without a win.
Since its inception, the award has been given to 16 performers or performer groups. [[Kit Chan]] is the most recent winner in this category for their theme song "落花如雨" in ''[[Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story]]''. Since the ceremony held in 2016, ''[[The Dream Makers (TV series)|The Dream Makers]]'' is the only drama theme song to win in this category twice. In addition, ''[[Perfect Cut]]'' , ''[[The Unbeatables]]'' & ''[[Blessings (TV series)|Blessings]]'' are the dramas theme song that have been nominated on two occasions, more than any other drama theme songs. They also hold the record for the most nominations without a win.


==Recipients==
==Recipients==
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|'' 落花如雨 ''
|'' 落花如雨 ''
| [[Kit Chan]]
| [[Kit Chan]]
| '' [[Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story]]''
| ''[[Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story]]''
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*[[Bonnie Loo]] - Another Wok of Life (《归零》)
*[[Bonnie Loo]] - Another Wok of Life (《归零》)