1. Tayla Parx (1993)

Songwriter

Signed by Warner Chappell Publishing when she was 19 years old, she is a Grammy nominated songwriter as well as singer and actress who became well known for her role...

2. Ursula Yancy (1980)

Songwriter

Songwriter and singer who has written songs for many big name artists, including Rihanna, Tamar Braxton and Bobby V. She is also the frontwoman for the band Ursula, who have found success with songs like...

3. Samuel Francis Smith (1808)

Songwriter

Samuel Francis Smith is a famous Songwriter, who was born on October 21, 1808 in United States. Best known for writing the lyrics to My Country, ‘Tis of Thee. He...

4. George W Sears (1821)

Songwriter

George W Sears is a famous Songwriter, who was born on December 2, 1821 in United States. Under the name Nessmuk, who wrote about hiking, camping, and canoeing for Forest...

5. Ishay Ribo (1989)

Songwriter

Ishay Ribo is a famous Songwriter, who was born on February 3, 1989 in France. Ishay Ribo was (born 1989) to a traditional Sephardi Jewish family in Marseilles, France. His...

6. Katharine Lee Bates (1859)

Songwriter

Katharine Lee Bates is a famous Songwriter, who was born on August 12, 1859 in United States. Wrote the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” and the poem “Goody Santa Claus...

7. James Weldon Johnson (1871)

Songwriter

James Weldon Johnson is a famous Songwriter, who was born on June 17, 1871 in United States. Wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Tell Me, Dusky Maiden.” He was...

8. Otto Harbach (1873)

Songwriter

Best known for Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey Mine, and Indian Love Call. He wrote 50 musical comedies.

9. Albert Von Tilzer (1878)

Songwriter

Albert Von Tilzer is a famous Songwriter, who was born on March 29, 1878 in United States. Wrote Take Me Out to the Ballgame and many other Tin Pan Alley...

10. Egbert Van Alstyne (1878)

Songwriter

Egbert Van Alstyne is a famous Songwriter, who was born on March 4, 1878 in United States. Wrote I’m Afraid to Come Home in the Dark and Won’t You Come...

11. Jean Schwartz (1878)

Songwriter

Best known for writing countless songs for Broadway shows, often with William Jerome.

12. Jack Norworth (1879)

Songwriter

Best known for Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Shine On, Harvest Moon, and numerous other Tin Pan Alley hits.

13. Sidney Clare (1892)

Songwriter

Lyricist best known for On the Good Ship Lollipop and Then I'll Be Happy. He was credited with first using the term "rock and roll" in 1934.

14. Elizabeth Cotten (1893)

Songwriter

Lyricist best known for writing the song Freight Train. She was a self-taught left-handed guitarist and folk musician.

15. Oscar Hammerstein II (1895)

Songwriter

Oscar Hammerstein II is a famous Songwriter, who was born on July 12, 1895 in United States. With longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers made legendary contributions to American musical theatre. According...

16. Yip Harburg (1896)

Songwriter

Lyricist known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, April in Paris, It's Only a Paper Moon, and numerous other songs.

17. John Frederick Coots (1897)

Songwriter

John Frederick Coots is a famous Songwriter, who was born on May 2, 1897 in United States. Best known for writing Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and composing the...

18. Bud Green (1897)

Songwriter

Known for I'll Always Be In Love With You and Alabamy Bound, which was covered by Dean Martin, Ray Charles, and many others.

19. Mabel Wayne (1904)

Songwriter

Known for Don't Wake Me Up, Let Me Dream, Ramona, and I Understand. She was the first female composer to publish a hit song.

20. June B (1989)

Songwriter

Songwriter and producer known as Hookmonsta. He has worked with countless producers creating hooks for singles and has occasionally sang on his original work.

21. Naomi Saalfield (1989)

Songwriter

Australian singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name Nai Palm and who has been the lead vocalist and guitarist for the future-soul band Hiatus Kaiyote. The band is known for...

22. Betty Comden (1917)

Songwriter

Known for New York, New York, Lonely Town, I Get Carried Away, and Just in Time. She wrote several classic musicals.

23. Brody Brown (1989)

Songwriter

Songwriter, music producer and multi-instrumentalist who shared songwriting credits on the two Grammy-nominated songs "Young, Wild & Free" and "Grenade." He joined the production team 1500 or Nothin'. He also...

24. Percy Mayfield (1920)

Songwriter

Best known for penning the songs Hit the Road Jack and Please Send Me Someone to Love. He had a smooth vocal style.

25. Aodhan King (1992)

Songwriter

Youth worship leader at Hills Campus in Australia who is better known as the songwriter and worship leader for Young & Free.

26. Jago (1996)

Songwriter

Jago is a famous Songwriter, who was born on August 2, 1996 in Italy. Songwriter who released the music video for his song “Ritornare” in February 2018. He has over...

27. Tim Goodacre (1974)

Songwriter

Singer/songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on Britain's Got Talent. He performed an original duet with his son in a performance that went immediately viral. 

28. Bang Si-hyuk (1972)

Songwriter

Songwriter, producer and music executive who has had a hand in the creation of hits by some of the biggest names in K-pop, including Park Jin-Young, Kim Dong-wan and Kan Mi-youn. He is the founder...

29. Clint Ballard Jr. (1931)

Songwriter

Clint Ballard Jr. is a famous Songwriter, who was born on May 24, 1931 in United States. His song Game of Love propelled Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders to the...

30. Joan Thiele (1991)

Songwriter

Italian singer and songwriter who is best known for the singles "Save Me," "Lost Ones," and "Armenia." She has gone on to amass more than 100,000 followers on her eponymous Instagram...

31. Denisse Romano (1991)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who has been performing her songs on the street and has auditioned for Showmatch in the past. 

32. Shaunyl Benson (1991)

Songwriter

Songwriter whose 2012 cover of "Let Me Love You" by Mario Barrett has over 7,000 views on YouTube. She can be found on Instagram under her own name.

33. Richard M. Sherman (1928)

Songwriter

Richard M. Sherman is a famous Songwriter, who was born on June 12, 1928 in United States. Best known for teaming up with his brother Robert to write songs for...

34. Mirah (1974)

Songwriter

Mirah is a famous Songwriter, who was born on September 17, 1974 in United States. Known for songs such as The Garden and Special Death. She was most associated with...

35. Iga Victoria (2002)

Songwriter

Polish songwriter who has topped the charts on Reverbnation, both in her country and globally. In 2017, she wrote her debut novel and has also been represented by London's DHH Literary...

36. Theron Thomas (1982)

Songwriter

One-half of the duo known as Rock City, AKA R. City or Planet VI, who performs alongside his brother Timothy as a recording artist, and perhaps more notably as a...

37. Alex Hope (1993)

Songwriter

English songwriter known for the songs "Burnt Letters," "Fun," and "Home and Away." She's worked for the likes of Five Seconds of Summer, Troye Sivan, and Tina Arena.

38. August 08 (1992)

Songwriter

Singer and songwriter who is best recognized for his R&B influenced style of music featuring emotionally heavily and poignant themes. He is known for having written several songs for major...

39. Julian Bunetta (1982)

Songwriter

Songwriter and music producer who has had a hand in writing a large number of tracks by English sensations One Direction, including "Best Song Ever," "Better Than Words" and "They...

40. Jon Stone (1978)

Songwriter

Jon Stone is a famous Songwriter, who was born on February 18, 1978 in United States. American songwriter and producer who has gained fame as a member of the country...

41. Angela Hunte (1975)

Songwriter

Most well known as a co-writer of the Grammy-winning Jay-Z and Alicia Keys hit "Empire State of Mind," this songwriter and vocalist is also notable for her contributions to Britney Spears' "Do Somethin'," Melanie Fiona's "Bang...

42. Sean Douglas (1983)

Songwriter

Sean Douglas is a famous Songwriter, who was born on May 27, 1983 in United States. Famous for penning hit songs for artists such as Jason Derulo and Demi Lovato,...

43. Danny Berrios (1961)

Songwriter

Christian singer, songwriter, and televangelist known for his prolific career in Spanish-Christian music. His first album, Gloria A Dios, was released in 1984.

44. Jay Vinchi (1995)

Songwriter

Detroit based hip hop recording artist who is signed to ADS Music Partners. His debut EP is titled The Awoken. After signing with ADS, he expanded his sound to include...

45. Gerry Goffin (1939)

Songwriter

Carole King's husband, who wrote many of the songs that made her popular. He and King also co-wrote the #1 hit "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by the Shirelles.

46. Barry Mann (1939)

Songwriter

Collaborated on songs such as You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and Somewhere Out There with wife Cynthia Weil.

47. Terry Kirkman (1939)

Songwriter

Writer of hit songs Cherish and Requiem for the Masses. He was a founding member of vocal group The Association.

48. Joss Favela (1990)

Songwriter

Award-winning songwriter and recording artist who has released albums titled La Reynalda and Andar Conmigo. He worked as a songwriter for the pop group 3Ball Mty. In 2016, he returned...

49. Larry Weiss (1941)

Songwriter

Songwriter who wrote the classic American hits Rhinestone Cowboy and Bend Me, Shape Me.

50. Cat Ellington (1970)

Songwriter

Known for her work in numerous music genres, this American songwriter is also notable for founding a business called The Centaur Agency and an independent music publishing company called The...