Laura Veltz, a four-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, made history as the first female writer to top Billboard's Country Songwriter chart and has penned hits for artists like Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, and Lady A.

Commercial success

• Laura Veltz reached No. 1 on Billboard's Country Songwriters chart, leading the tally for the first time on the strength of three writing credits on the Hot Country Songs survey, including "The Bones" by Maren Morris, "What If I Never Get Over You" by Lady A, and "To a T" by Ryan Hurd.

• Seven of her songs have reached the top 10 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, with "Speechless" by Dan + Shay reaching No. 1.

• "The Bones," co-written by Veltz, achieved multi-platinum status and was a major crossover hit, topping country radio and charting on the Billboard Hot 100.

Cultural impact

• Laura Veltz was among the inaugural nominees for the GRAMMY Award for Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), highlighting her influence in the industry.

• She has been recognized for helping to elevate the presence of female songwriters in country music, leading the charge in the writing room during a time of underrepresentation.

• Veltz's work has contributed to the success of major country artists, shaping the sound of contemporary country and pop-country crossover hits.

Critical response

• Billboard noted that Veltz is "leading the charge in the writing room, in what appears to be a dire time for female songwriters in country music," and praised her for penning multiple chart-topping hits for Maren Morris and Dan + Shay. Read full review