“Music of My Heart” is a heartfelt duet by Gloria Estefan and ’N Sync (also stylized as *NSYNC or NSYNC), released in 1999 as the lead single from the soundtrack of the film Music of the Heart. The song was written by Diane Warren, known for her sweeping emotional ballads, and produced by David Foster, adding to its polished, cinematic quality.
The track is about the power of music to inspire, uplift, and heal, told through the metaphor of someone who brings purpose and emotion into another’s life. It has a strong message of gratitude and emotional connection, fitting the film’s theme of a music teacher transforming students’ lives.
Musically, it blends pop and adult contemporary sounds, with Gloria Estefan’s seasoned vocals providing warmth and strength, while ’N Sync’s youthful harmonies add freshness and emotional intensity. The song builds from a gentle beginning to a powerful, orchestral climax—classic Diane Warren structure.
It was a commercial and critical success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Music of My Heart” won the Billboard Music Award for Top Song from a Movie, and the Blockbuster Award for Best Pop Song in a Movie. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as Grammy Awards for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
“Music of My Heart” is remembered as a cross-generational ballad with an uplifting message, delivered by two major pop forces at different peaks in their careers.