And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

Lauren Daigle, a two-time Grammy Award winner and Louisiana native, shares her inspiring journey from a young music lover to a successful artist. She reflects on her emotional performance honoring Dolly Parton, exploring the authenticity required to connect with audiences. Daigle reminisces about her diverse musical roots, influenced by zydeco and blues, while discussing the challenges of songwriting and the importance of collaboration. She also delves into the balance between artistry and industry recognition, ultimately revealing her profound love for music.

Billy Steinberg, a songwriting hall of fame inductee, shares his fascinating journey through the music industry. He reflects on his humble beginnings in California and the influences that shaped his songwriting career. Steinberg discusses the anxieties tied to creativity and recounts writing hits like 'Like A Virgin' and 'True Colors.' He also provides insights on balancing his vineyard life with music, the dynamics within iconic bands like The Bangles, and the importance of authenticity in songwriting. His stories highlight the timeless nature of music and the collaborative spirit behind it.

Today's guest is a multi-faceted songwriter who is as versatile as she is accomplished. Topping charts from multiple genres, this writer’s vocal chops are brilliantly unique. Her songwriting wisdom is unparalleled. She’s written with huge names from just about every genre — Drake, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, Kasey Musgraves, David Guetta, Nas, Panic at the Disco, Weezer, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Pink, Dua Lipa, and the list goes on. After years of defining others’ artistic visions, she is now defining her own. In her debut album, From The Valley, she crafts an immersive, singular sonic universe that sounds like nothing else.And The Writer Is…Ilsey Juber! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Bay, a three-time Grammy-nominated artist known for his heartfelt songwriting, talks about his transformative journey from open mic nights to international fame. He discusses the evolving music industry, emphasizing the importance of album integrity in a singles-driven world. Social media's pressures and the balance between artistic freedom and vulnerability in songwriting are explored. Bay also reflects on parenthood, revealing how it shapes his music and personal growth, while addressing the emotional nuances of creativity and performance.

Today’s guest is one of the leading young voices in the pop world. With her breakout hit in 2019, this writer instantly connected with listeners, and through hard work and a steady stream of releases, she has built a fiercely loyal fanbase. Her debut album came out in early 2023 and received high praise for its poetic honesty and depiction of the trials and tribulations of growing up. Following this release, our guest had an explosive year: performing as an opening act for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour and receiving a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards. Her single with Noah Kahan marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave the world a glimpse of her superstar power. Her sophomore album is set to release this summer, and we’re so excited to see what more this young artist has in store. And The Writer Is…Gracie Abrams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-hyphenate artist, Maggie Lindemann, discusses her journey from the World Wide Web to a billion streams. She talks about her electrifying EP, challenges faced by female musicians, and the importance of authenticity in the music industry. The podcast also explores her emotional journey of coming out, societal acceptance, and evolving as an artist.

Noah Kahan, a talented songwriter from Strafford, Vermont, shares his inspiring journey from small-town roots to pop chart success. He discusses how his upbringing influences his introspective lyrics and folk melodies. Kahan reflects on the challenges and triumphs of pursuing his passion, highlighting the importance of collaboration and authentic expression. He candidly addresses the emotional complexities of touring and the significance of personal connections with his audience, all while maintaining artistic integrity in an evolving musical landscape.

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Today’s versatile songwriting superstar earned her stripes touring with her family band. Originally from New York, this writer spend most of her childhood on the road, playing instruments, singing and writing songs. After the family band split up, she moved to Nashville where she dove into the songwriting scene. It took many years of grinding through the Nashville scene before stringing together this most impressive 5 year stretch. She’s been Grammy nominated for four years running, won a CMA Award, an ACM Award and was nominated for the first ever Grammy Award for Songwriter of the Year. Named Billboard’s 2022 Songwriter of the Year and a Variety Hitmaker in 2020, she has also been awarded four NSAI Awards and presented with the Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award by the Nashville-based Song Suffragettes for her contributions to the songwritingcommunity. In 2020, “The Bones” reached number-one on the Country charts, achieving Top 10 on both Hot AC and Top 40 charts and shattering the record for most consecutive weeks held by a solo female artist after spending 19 weeks atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song’s historic reign propelled this writer to become the first female to claim the number-one spot on Billboard’s Top Country Songwriter chart, a feat she held for five consecutive weeks. The global smash also earned her several awards, including the BMI Pop Song of the Year. Her songs have also been recorded by Demi Lovato, Madeline Edward, Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, The Highwomen, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Monsta X, Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town, Ryan Hurd, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Mitchell Tenpenny and more. It’s safe to say that this writer is a certified hit-maker who’s work ethic and passion for songwriting have propelled her into well-deserved success.#AndTheWriterIs... Laura Veltz!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who helped shape the sound of American pop music. Originally setting out to be a recording star, this guest became one of the most respected pop songwriters within the Brill Building complex of the ’60s. A struggling New Yorker, this writer’s fortunes changed considerably when he met his future wife and songwriting partner, Ellie Greenwich, at a party in 1962. Within a short time of teaming up, the duo had an appointment at Don Kirshner’s songwriting factory, New York City’s famous Brill Building. Ushered into the business by Leiber & Stoller, this duo began writing and arranging for the groups signed to Phil Spector’s Philles label. The smash hits “Da Do Ron Ron” and “Be My Baby” resulted from the time spent with Spector and, by 1964, the duo were an integral part of the staff at Leiber and Stoller’s newly formed Redbird Records. Largely regarded by pop aficionados as the mecca for the “girl group” sound, the staff at Redbird, produced tightly crafted, musically sophisticated songs. The duo also penned “Leader of the Pack,” which became a number one hit. They continued to write hit records throughout the ’60s, such as the seminal “River Deep, Mountain High” and the Beach Boys’ 1969 hit “I Can Hear Music,” their songs changing with the times, but still retaining the essence of their earlier Brill Building days. After the marriage broke up, their creative partnership did as well and while Greenwich went on to become a session vocalist, our guest became a staff producer at A&M Records. Throughout the ’70s, he worked with Neil Diamond, the Monkees, and Van Morrison, among other. Overall, this guest’s credits—as a writer, co-writer, producer, or a combination—extend to a mix of different genres. His song "Out of Hand" by Gary Stewart was the longest-charted country record of its year. He also wrote many other country tunes, including "If It Ain't Love by Now," sung by Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius, who later won the Country Music Association's Best Country Duo award. One of this writer’s most successful songs of all was Olivia Newton-John's 1974 worldwide smash hit "I Honestly Love You," which won "Song of the Year" at the American Music Awards, and, for Newton-John, GRAMMY Awards for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Performance. While mainly influential to the pop world, this writer’s impact spans throughout all genres and all corners of the music industry. #AndTheWriterIs... Jeff Barry !!Watercolor by: @artofmrw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.