Emmy Music Branch Is Welcoming a Wave of Newcomers This Year, With 18 of the 54 Nominees — One-third of the Total Across Seven Categories —

Only 12 nominees are previous winners of TV's top honor. Composer Dave Porter, known for his long collaboration with creator-producer Vince Gilligan dating back to "Breaking Bad, earned his first nomination. The list of music nominees spans a wide range of talent, from Hans Zimmer, who is vying for his first Emmy win, to Kris Bowers and Lady Gaga, whose work on "Dead Dance is recognized. Zimmer's race for his first win highlights a competitive field that mixes established veterans with fresh faces.