Diane Warren reveals how bullies and mean girls inspired her song 'Dear Me' — and why Kesha was the only person to sing it

So, "Dear Me" became "a love letter to that young girl, that it's gonna be okay that you don't see it right now," she ...

How Sara Bareilles joined the 'Lesbian Avengers' to write a song for 'Come See Me in the Good Light'

When they sat down to write a song for the documentary "Come See Me in the Good Light," Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile had ...
KSL

BYU music students write song with help of Grammy-winner guitarist

PROVO — Five lucky BYU commercial music students got the opportunity of a lifetime to write a song in three days with a Grammy-winning guitarist. Students Carson Ripley, Kieran Hellum, Hanna Eyre, ...
Backstage

How to Write a Show-Stopping Song for Musical Theater

So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...
Time

The Art of Writing a Truly Excellent Fake Pop Song, as Explained by the Girls5eva Songwriters

The dynamic divas of Girls5eva are back for Season 3, which debuted (along with the first two seasons of the show) on its new home at Netflix this week, bringing with it the undeniably catchy songs ...
American Songwriter

4 Country Artists Who Rarely Write Any of Their Own Music

Some country artists feel like it’s important to write most, if not all, of their own music. And some artists are happy to record songs written by other people. These four country artists rarely write ...