That is just 0.4 percentage point from the highest vacancy rate in thiscategory since Reis began tracking the figures: 11.1%, registered in the third quarter of 2011 and at year-end in 1990.
The semifinalists have all displayed tremendous ability in thiscategory, while teams like Russia and England with arguably just as talented sides fell apart when put into difficult circumstances.
The Oscars have changed the rules for the original song category to ensure more songs are nominated after just two tracks were up for this year's award.