The GRAMMYs
2026
Dec 1st, 2025
Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)
Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)
Nomination
Laura Veltz (Laura Veltz) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)
Laura Veltz (Laura Veltz) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)
Laura Veltz (Laura Veltz) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)
Laura Veltz
Featured Artists
Songwriters
Related Info
About You (BigXthaPlug Featuring Tucker Wetmore) (T), Blue Strips (Jessie Murph) (S), Grand Bouquet (Maren Morris) (T), Leave Me Too (Josh Ross) (S), Parallel Universe (Lauren Spencer Smith) (T), Someone In This Room (Jessie Murph Featuring Bailey Zimmerman) (T), Touch Me Like A Gangster (Jessie Murph) (S), What Tomorrow's For (Blessing Offor) (T), You'll Be OK, Kid - From The Original Documentary “Child Star” (Demi Lovato) (S)
Laura Veltz, a four-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, made history as the first woman writer to top Billboard's Country Songwriter chart & has penned numerous hits for artists including Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, and Lady A.
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
Laura Veltz
Featured Artists
Songwriters
Related Info
About You (BigXthaPlug Featuring Tucker Wetmore) (T), Blue Strips (Jessie Murph) (S), Grand Bouquet (Maren Morris) (T), Leave Me Too (Josh Ross) (S), Parallel Universe (Lauren Spencer Smith) (T), Someone In This Room (Jessie Murph Featuring Bailey Zimmerman) (T), Touch Me Like A Gangster (Jessie Murph) (S), What Tomorrow's For (Blessing Offor) (T), You'll Be OK, Kid - From The Original Documentary “Child Star” (Demi Lovato) (S)
Laura Veltz, a four-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, made history as the first woman writer to top Billboard's Country Songwriter chart & has penned numerous hits for artists including Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, and Lady A.
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
Laura Veltz
Featured Artists
Songwriters
Related Info
About You (BigXthaPlug Featuring Tucker Wetmore) (T), Blue Strips (Jessie Murph) (S), Grand Bouquet (Maren Morris) (T), Leave Me Too (Josh Ross) (S), Parallel Universe (Lauren Spencer Smith) (T), Someone In This Room (Jessie Murph Featuring Bailey Zimmerman) (T), Touch Me Like A Gangster (Jessie Murph) (S), What Tomorrow's For (Blessing Offor) (T), You'll Be OK, Kid - From The Original Documentary “Child Star” (Demi Lovato) (S)
Laura Veltz, a four-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, made history as the first woman writer to top Billboard's Country Songwriter chart & has penned numerous hits for artists including Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, and Lady A.
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
