Smith would be cast into the international spotlight early the following year when he performed his song , the 1997 standalone single " Miss Misery " , at the 1998 Academy Awards , following the song 's appearance in the major motion picture '' Good Will Hunting '' . Following this appearance , Smith was signed to major label DreamWorks and started work on his fourth studio album , '' XO ''
1998 Academy Awards
70th Academy Awards
Either/Or (album)