1. Cornelia Jakobs (1992)

Songwriter

Singer-songwriter who is known for having composed the single "Weight of the World" which was used on the HBO Nordic series Björnstad. In 2022, she performed her song "Hold Me Closer" at the Melodifestivalen,...

2. Arjun Janya (1980)

Songwriter

Indian singer and songwriter known for composing music for films such as Birugaali, Sanchari, Kempegowda and Victory.

3. Elizabeth Chan (1980)

Songwriter

Christmas music songwriter and record producer/composer who became CEO of Merry Bright Music record label. Her single "A Christmas Song" was Streamy Award-nominated for Best Original Song. 

4. Ernie Halter (1974)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter whose popularity received a boost in 2011 when Justin Bieber covered his song "Come Home to Me." He's also known for the albums Franklin & Vermont, Starting...

5. Theodore F. Morse (1970)

Songwriter

Best known for writing songs for Tin Pan Alley with his wife Theodora.

6. Annie Lin (1980)

Songwriter

Taiwanese-American songwriter who is the founder of the Ariadne Record Label.

7. Fred Fisher (1875)

Songwriter

Wrote Come Josephine In My Flying Machine and That's When Your Heartaches Begin. He founded Fred Fisher Music Publishing Company.

8. Bert Kalmar (1884)

Songwriter

Lyricist known for Three Little Words and A Kiss to Build a Dream On and his longtime collaboration with Harry Ruby.

9. Sam M. Lewis (1885)

Songwriter

Lyricist best known for Dinah, Has Anybody Seen My Gal?, Street of Dreams, and I'm Sitting on Top of the World.

10. Ceylan Ertem (1970)

Songwriter

Songwriter who released his first solo album Soluk in 2010. She then continued her solo career with Ütopyalar Güzeldir in 2012.

11. Mort Dixon (1970)

Songwriter

Notable early 20th-century lyricist who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

12. Eddie Delange (1970)

Songwriter

Lyricist known for songs such as Moonglow, Darn That Dream, Deep in a Dream, and Heaven Can Wait. He was covered by many legends.

13. Harold Adamson (1970)

Songwriter

Known for Around the World, Time on My Hands, and A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening. He was a popular lyricist of the 1930s and 1940s.

14. Herb Magidson (1970)

Songwriter

Lyricist known for Enjoy Yourself, The Continental, and Gone with the Wind. He wrote for 23 films and four Broadway reviews.

15. Paul Francis Webster (1907)

Songwriter

Oscar-winning songwriter of Love is a Many-Splendored Thing. He wrote many of Hollywood's biggest song hits.

16. Dave Bartholomew (1918)

Songwriter

Known for writing Ain't That a Shame and Blue Monday with Fats Domino, for whom he arranged Blueberry Hill, the legend's greatest bestseller.

17. Gloria Shayne Baker (1923)

Songwriter

Remembered for several songs co-written with her one-time husband Noel Regney, Baker is perhaps most famous for her contributions to the Christmas carol "Do You Hear What I Hear?" (composed...

18. Mark Siegel (1989)

Songwriter

Singer-songwriter known for his frequent collaborations with Jacob Whitesides and multiple other artists. He has also been featured on numerous records as a performer, writer and producer. 

19. Marilyn Bergman (1928)

Songwriter

In 1983, she became the first songwriter to have written three of the five songs nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.

20. Jasmine Sandlas (1994)

Songwriter

Indian singer who first gained national attention with the release of her hit debut single "Muskaan." She is a well-known playback singer, contributing songs to films like 2014's Kick and...

21. Niko Moilanen (1995)

Songwriter

singer and songwriter behind the Finnish hard rock band Blind Channel. They are known for the songs Dark Side and Left Outside Alone.

22. The Singing Nun (1970)

Songwriter

Belgian singer-songwriter and nun in the Dominican Order of Preachers who rose to fame in 1963 for her song "Dominique," which topped the US Billboard Hot 100.

23. Billy Mann (1968)

Songwriter

Acclaimed songwriter who's penned hits for the likes of John Legend, Pink, Celine Dion, Cher, and the Backstreet Boys. He became the founder and CEO of the music publishing company,...

24. Amy Wadge (1975)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter known for helping Ed Sheeran write the Grammy-winning song "Thinking Out Loud." She's also known for her albums Bump, Acousting, and Rivers Apart.

25. Joe Young (1889)

Songwriter

Known for I'm Sitting on Top of the World and I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, his last piece.

26. Mort Shuman (1936)

Songwriter

Known for Save the Last Dance for Me, Viva Las Vegas, and This Magic Moment. He co-wrote many 1960s hits.

27. Jozzy (1991)

Songwriter

American singer and songwriter, also known as Jocelyn Donald, who collaborated with Lil Wayne on 2019's "Sucka Free." She's previously worked with Coldplay, Pharrell Williams, Chris Brown and Beyoncé. 

28. Jessica Alice (1991)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter best known for signing a publishing deal with BDi Music Group. She released her debut EP I'm Your Girl to iTunes in February 2015.

29. Don Black (1938)

Songwriter

Wrote lyrics for such musical artists as John Barry, Michael Jackson, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marvin Hamlisch, and many others.

30. Joey Stylez (1981)

Songwriter

Aboriginal Canadian musician and songwriter who released his debut, award-winning album, The Blackstar, in 2009.

31. Stefanie Fair (1970)

Songwriter

Singer, songwriter and actress who joined the band Wild Orchid in 1990. They were named one of the Top 25 girl groups of all time by US Weekly in 2013....

32. Tommy English (1998)

Songwriter

He is a professional songwriter, producer, and musician who has worked with a variety of musicians in a diverse range of genres. 

33. Yohani (1993)

Songwriter

Sri Lankan singer and songwriter known as the country's "Rap Princess." She started her career as a YouTuber and became famous for her cover of "Manike Mage Hithe." She sang...

34. Tiana Major9 (1995)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter known primarily for her 2019 single "Collide" from the album Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack. She's gained over 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

35. VanVelzen (1978)

Songwriter

Dutch singer and songwriter known for his top 10 charting albums Take Me In, Hear Me Out, and The Rush of Life. His 2007 album Unwind peaked at number one.

36. Mark Ambor (2000)

Songwriter

Musician known for acoustic rock, pop and folk songs. His song "It's Us Again" has over 10 thousand views on YouTube.  

37. Chip Taylor (1940)

Songwriter

American songwriter whose most popular songs are "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing." He was born James Wesley Voight.

38. Robert Hunter (1941)

Songwriter

Guitarist and lyricist best known for his longtime collaboration with jam band The Grateful Dead. Though he did not normally perform live with the band, he co-wrote many of their...

39. Michele Merlo (1993)

Songwriter

Singer-songwriter who rose to fame after competing on the Italian talent show program Amici. After the show, he went on to release two full-length studio albums titled Cinemaboy and Cuori Stupidi.

40. Siedah Garrett (1958)

Songwriter

American singer and songwriter who won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 2006. She is known for songs like "Innocent Side" and "What I Know."

41. Abigail Kubeka (1970)

Songwriter

Singer, songwriter, and actress who is best recognized for her roles in the films The Jakes Are Missing, The Long Run, Joe Bullet, and City of Blood. She also appeared...

42. Bob Russell (1914)

Songwriter

Lyricist known for songs such as I Didn't Know About You and Don't Get Around Much Anymore. He wrote with Quincy Jones.

43. T-Bone Burnett (1948)

Songwriter

Songs were covered by many artists, including Warren Zevon and Emmylou Harris.

44. Charlie Hall (1973)

Songwriter

Religious singer and songwriter whose become known for prodigious goatee as well as his band. He's part of the Passion movement and released his twelfth album, Death of Death, in...

45. Walter Hyatt (1970)

Songwriter

Songwriter and pioneer in the Americana music genre. His Austin-based music group, Uncle Walt's Band, recorded An American in Texas and several other albums.

46. Sy'rai Smith (2002)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter who is best recognized for her single "At Your Best." She has also gained a large following on her syraismith TikTok account where she posts comedy videos. 

47. Andreya Triana (1986)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter known for her albums Lost Where I Belong and Giants as well as the EPs A Town Called Obsolete and Far Closer.

48. J Anthony Allen (1970)

Songwriter

American songwriter and producer. His career has focused on electronic music and concert music. He founded Slam Academy in 2011.

49. Luciano Luna (1982)

Songwriter

Songwriter who was nominated for Billboard Latin Music Award for Songwriter of the Year in 2014, 2015, and 2017. He has 60,000 followers on his lucianolunacompositor Instagram account. 

50. TEMS (1995)

Songwriter

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, songwriter, and composer known for her unique music and voice, which has been described as deep, velvety, and androgynous. She is also known for her collaborations with...