

Songland
Behind every hit song is a songwriter with a dream.
Songwriters compete for a chance to have their work selected by a major recording artist.
Cast

Ester Dean
Self - Panelist

Ryan Tedder
Self - Panelist
Seasons

E1John Legend
May 28, 2019
Unknown songwriters pitch their original songs to John Legend and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit John’s style. One song is chosen to be recorded by John and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

E2will.i.am
Jun 4, 2019
will.i.am comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be the next hit song for the Black Eyed Peas. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the Black Eyed Peas' style. One song is chosen to be recorded by the Black Eyed Peas and released for a global audience.

E3Kelsea Ballerini
Jun 11, 2019
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Kelsea Ballerini, who's looking for her next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Kelsea Ballerini chooses one song to record and release.

E4Jonas Brothers
Jun 18, 2019
Unknown songwriters pitch their original songs to the Jonas Brothers and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit the Brothers's style. One song is chosen to be recorded by the Jonas Brothers and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

E5Meghan Trainor
Jun 25, 2019
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Meghan Trainor, who's looking for her next hit, and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Meghan Trainor chooses one song to record and release.

E6Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Jul 2, 2019
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Aloe Blacc and director David Leitch, who are looking for material for the film "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"; one song is chosen to be recorded by Blacc and featured in the film.

E7Macklemore
Aug 14, 2019
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Macklemore, who's looking for his next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Macklemore chooses one song to record and release.

E8Old Dominion/Jeep
Aug 21, 2019
Country hitmakers Old Dominion come to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be featured in an upcoming Jeep commercial. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the styles of Old Dominion and Jeep. One song is chosen to be recorded by Old Dominion, released for a global audience, and featured in the next Jeep commercial.

E9Leona Lewis
Aug 28, 2019
Leona Lewis comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be her next hit song. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit Lewis's style. One song is chosen to be recorded by Lewis and released for a global audience.

E10Charlie Puth
Sep 4, 2019
Global superstar Charlie Puth comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the style of Puth.

E11OneRepublic
Sep 11, 2019
In the season one finale, Ryan Tedder moves into the guest recording artist spot when his band, OneRepublic, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be the band's next hit song. Special guest Jason Evigan, an accomplished writer-producer and hitmaker behind Maroon 5's #1 song "Girls Like You," and "What Lovers Do," joins Ester Dean and Shane McAnally to help creatively adapt the songs to perfectly fit the style of OneRepublic. One song is chosen to be recorded by OneRepublic and released for a global audience.

E1Lady A
Apr 13, 2020
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Lady Antebellum and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star Lady Antebellum chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

E2Luis Fonsi
Apr 20, 2020
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Luis Fonsi and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star Luis Fonsi chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

E3H.E.R.
Apr 27, 2020
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to H.E.R. and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star H.E.R. chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

E4Martina McBride
May 4, 2020
Five-time CMA-winning country superstar, Martina McBride, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

E5Julia Michaels
May 11, 2020
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Julia Michaels, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought after writer producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

E6Florida Georgia Line
May 18, 2020
Eight time ACM and seven time CMT Award winning country duo, Florida Georgia Line, come to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought after writer producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

E7Boyz II Men
May 25, 2020
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Boyz II Men and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Boyz II Men choose one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

E8Bebe Rexha
Jun 1, 2020
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Bebe Rexha and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Bebe Rexha chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.
E9Ben Platt
Jun 8, 2020
Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Ben Platt and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Ben Platt chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.
E10Usher
Jun 15, 2020
Storyline
Songwriters compete for a chance to have their work selected by a major recording artist.
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