Beyoncé drops new original song from 'The Lion King'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé has dropped a new original song from Disney's live-action "Lion King."

The song, "Spirit," was released Tuesday and should get an Academy-Award push for Academy Award consideration.

The tune comes at a pivotal moment for Nala, the character voiced by Beyoncé, in the film that comes out July 18. She also co-wrote the song.

It's part of an album called "The Lion King: The Gift" that Beyoncé is executive producing and performing on along with other artists. It will be released digitally July 11, with the physical album coming July 19.
