Though Wallen is a formidable sales and touring force, he's also written on songs recorded by other big-name artists, including Keith Urban and Jason Aldean.
McKenna also discusses the opioid epidemic on her new full-length.
The singer/songwriter recorded the double album live in concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2016.
"I don't have any obligation to anyone right now," Lambert tells Billboard.
Richie wrote five of his six by himself; Swift and McCartney each wrote just one of theirs alone.
"Everybody truly does such different things and we all bring out the creativity in each other," HARDY says.
Jacques Audiard has joined an exclusive and rather eclectic club, which includes Barbra Streisand, Ryan Coogler and Mel Brooks.
Diane Warren is high on the list, but one songwriter has had even more solo nods.
The songwriter will receive his award at The Ivors on May 18 in London.
If you’re looking for a common denominator among Warren’s best original song nominees – besides quality – good luck.
