"Almost There" is a song written by Randy Newman for Disney Animation's 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. It was originally recorded by actress and singer Anika Noni Rose in her film role as Tiana.[1] The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 82nd Academy Awards but lost to "The Weary Kind" from Crazy Heart.[2] "Down in New Orleans", another song from the film, performed by Dr. John (with prologue & finale versions by Rose), was also nominated for the Oscar.