: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in over 20 countries [5.6, 5.10].
: The track is a mid-tempo power ballad that blends elements of country, folk-rock, and pop [5.12, 5.17]. : It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and
: "Shallow" made Lady Gaga the first woman to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Grammy in a single year [5.26, 5.28]. : Cooper insisted on singing live for the
: Cooper insisted on singing live for the film to maintain authenticity, undergoing over a year of vocal training and learning guitar from Lukas Nelson to prepare for his role [5.21, 5.29, 5.31]. Critical and Commercial Success Memorable Performances
: Lady Gaga describes the song as a conversation between two people about the "need and the drive to dive into the deep end" and move away from the superficial or "shallow" areas of life [5.8].
: As of early 2026, the song has surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify , making it one of the most successful singles of all time [5.19, 5.22]. Memorable Performances