"I always start from a feeling of profound gratitude — you know, 'Only by the grace of God am I here'— and write from there. Most songwriters are inspired by an inner voice and spirit."

This is a list of singer-songwriters who write, compose, and perform their own musical material. The list is divided into two sections to differentiate between artists categorized as singer …

Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, a gifted wordsmith with a political conscience, incisive storytelling abilities and a poet-like acumen for meter and language.

3 days ago · The Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100: Nos. 25-21 Here's who penned the most No. 1s on the Hot 100 in the first quarter of the century, as part of Billboard 's …

Dec 19, 2023 · Looking for the best songwriters of all time? Check out these 35 amazing songwriters and give their tracks a listen.

Jul 25, 2025 · This list brings together the top 100 songwriters of all time, based on their success on the Billboard charts. We’re celebrating the hit-makers across all genres and decades – from …

4 days ago · American Songwriter, helping millions of music fans and songwriters discover the craft of music since 1984 with interviews, reviews, contests, analysis, and more.

May 21, 2025 · The Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated and committed to honor and preserve the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music, while continuing to …

Jan 15, 2025 · Celebrating the exceptional talent that has crafted the soundtrack of generations, this presentation is dedicated to the greatest songwriters of all time.

List of the most famous and important songwriters in history hand-picked by our team of expert editors and ranked by their popularity on On This Day.