Diane Warren News

Award-winning actress Chrissy Metz releases brand-new song “Talking To God” today. Written by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere, the introspective song is the first from Metz's upcoming debut album on EMI Records Nashville.

=Celebrity Voice Coach Samantha Cole and Emmy Award-winning musician/producer Andy Gundell present a professional one-day workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse Sunday, March 22 from 11am - 5pm.

Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga closes out the 2019a?"2020 season at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, performing at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 and at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Deadline reports that a new musical film featuring the music of Diane Warren will land at Paramount Pictures. Tamara Chestna is on board to write the script.

Following the official release of his “I KNOW MORE NOW” CD on February 21, award-winning actor and cabaret singer BRIAN De LORENZO will dazzle Greater Boston audiences with music from his new album and some past favorites, at a concert on Wednesday, March 18 at Harvard Square's OBERON, 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the concert begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is $22 plus a $3 ticket fee. For tickets, visit here or call (617) 547-8300.

Write, Record and Promote like a pro! Celebrity Voice Coach Samantha Cole and Emmy Award-winning musician/producer Andy Gundell present a professional one-day workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse Sunday, March 22 from 11am - 5pm.

Chrissy Metz and a live choir performed the Oscar-nominated original song 'I'm Standing with You' from BREAKTHROUGH.

On Sunday, February 9, the 92nd Annual Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The The Best Original Song category highlights some of Broadway's best and we are here to help you get to know each song nominated, before the big night. All 5 nominees will perform during the broadcast, so make sure to tune in!

Diane von Furstenberg and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures co-presented the sixth annual luncheon to honor the women nominees of the 92nd Academy Awards. The luncheon took place at Diane von Furstenberg's private Los Angeles residence, hosted by Ava DuVernay, Tessa Thompson* and Dawn Hudson*.

Cynthia Erivo, Oscar winner Elton John, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz and Oscar winner Randy Newman will perform this year's nominated songs at the 92nd Oscars® ceremony, show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain announced today. a?oeThe Oscarsa?? will air live, Sunday, Feb. 9, on ABC. 

Variety reports that Universal Music Group Nashville has signed 'This is Us' star Chrissy Metz to a record deal.

Universal Music Group Nashville has signed Chrissy Metz, star of 20th Century Fox's BREAKTHROUGH and the award-winning NBC series “This Is Us.” UMG Nashville first worked with Metz on the Breakthrough movie soundtrack which featured her performance of the Oscar nominated, Diane Warren penned track, “I'm Standing With You.” Chrissy made her Academy of Country Music Awards debut in April when she performed “I'm Standing With You” alongside now label mates Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Maddie & Tae & Mickey Guyton. The incredibly moving performance can be viewed below!

Award-winning former coach Jennifer Hudson returns to the 'Voice' stage along with superstar recording artists Black Eyed Peas, Luke Combs, Lady Antebellum, Dua Lipa and Season 16 winner Maelyn to perform on the live two-hour Tuesday, Dec. 17 season finale (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series 'The Voice.'

Legendary singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot will perform live in concert at Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 8 p.m.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has announced the nominations for the inaugural SCL Awards. Among those nominated are Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez for a?oeInto The Unknowna?? from Frozen 2; Joshuah Brian Campbell and Cynthia Erivo for a?oeStand Upa?? from Harriet; and Justin Paul, Benj Pasek and Alan Menken for a?oeSpeechlessa?? from Aladdin.

DIVAS 2019 honored Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy winning, and 10-time Oscar nominee, legendary songwriter Diane Warren with the DIVAS Legacy Award at the 29th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing, featuring spectacular performances of her many hits.  Project Angel Food was a proud beneficiary of the longest-running musical benefit of its kind in the country!

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters was honored with the Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) at the annual star-studded Thespians Go Hollywood Gala held on Monday, November 18, at The Avalon in Hollywood, California. Over 300 people were on hand to help raise more than $180,000 that will support ETF's national theatre education programs for schools in need.

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters was honored with the Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) at the annual star-studded Thespians Go Hollywood Gala

Melbourne's own Harrison Craig, winner of The Voice Australia, is joining the list of high-profile entertainers celebrating New Year's Eve with the Australian Pops Orchestra at Hamer Hall.

On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (www.etmla.org) hosted its 14th Annual Benefit Gala at the Beverly Wilshire to raise awareness for music in disadvantaged LA County schools. Supporters gathered to celebrate the 2019 Shining Star Honorees: Emmy Award-Winning Music Director & Producer Rickey Minor (Stevie Wonder, American Idol), Music Educator Angela Woo, and Cusumano Real Estate Group.