song and dance that just doesn't stop from the opening to the film's finale "You Can't Stop the Beat."" Awards The People's Choice Award for "Favorite Song from a Soundtrack" was given to the Hairspray cast for "You Can't Stop the Beat". The cover from the 2016 live version of the musical was nominated for "Best Musical Moment" at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV awards. Charts References 2002 songs Songs from Hairspray (musical) Songs against racism and xenophobia Song articles with missing songwriters Songs written by Scott Wittman Songs written by Marc Shaiman