Grant Michaels (songwriter)

Grant Michaels
Background information
Occupation(s)Songwriter, producer, musician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, programming

Grant Michaels is a six-time platinum-selling songwriter and producer. He has collaborated with Banners,[1] Sia,[2] Weezer, Ringo Starr,[3] Fitz and the Tantrums,[4] SZA,[1] Billy Idol,[3] American Authors, Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel, Andy Grammer,[3] Hoodie Allen,[5] Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson,[6] Sugar Ray and Aloe Blacc.[7][8]

Career

In 2012 he co-wrote Hoodie Allen's platinum single "No Interruptions".[5] In 2015 was credited on Sia's award-winning album 1000 Forms of Fear having co-written,"Dressed in Black".[9]

Michaels has worked with collaborator Sam Hollander on multiple songs.[10] In 2017 they co-wrote Banners' platinum selling single "Someone To You".[1] Michaels also worked on multiple songs from the Disney movie, Descendants 2 (Original Soundtrack) including platinum-selling song, "Ways To Be Wicked".[6]

Awards and recognition

Sia's "Dressed in Back", which Michaels co-wrote with Sia and Greg Kurstin, appeared on 1000 Forms of Fear, which received a 2014 ARIA Award for Album of the Year.[9]

Selected discography

  • Hoodie Allen, "No Interruption" (self released) (writer, producer)
  • SZA, "Aftermath" (self released) (producer)
  • Oh Land, "Green Card", "Kill My Darling" (Tusk or Tooth, A:larm) (writer, producer)
  • Sia, "Dressed in Black" (Interia, Monkey Puzzle, RCA) (writer)
  • Fitz and the Tantrums, "HandClap" (Elektra) (keyboards and drum programming)
  • Banners, "Someone to You" (Island) (writer)
  • Billy Idol, "Rita Hayworth" (Dark Horse) (writer)
  • Ringo Starr, "Teach Me to Tango" (Universal Music Enterprises) (writer)[11]
  • Weezer, "Records" (Atlantic, Crush) (writer)

References

  1. ^ a b c Scott, Jason (2020-10-26). "BANNERS Enjoys Streaming Hit In Pandemic Times". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  2. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  3. ^ a b c Gawley, Paige (2025-03-07). ""It's Genre Defying": Songwriter Grant Michaels Predicts Gen Z's Next Big Stars (Exclusive)". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  4. ^ Fitz And The Tantrums – Handclap, 2017-01-13, retrieved 2025-01-21
  5. ^ a b "Hoodie Allen | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  6. ^ a b Cantor, Brian (2017-04-12). ""Descendants 2" Song "Ways To Be Wicked" Debuting On Radio Disney Thursday, iTunes & Spotify Friday". Headline Planet. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  7. ^ "Adult Pop Airplay". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  8. ^ Billboard, Keith Caulfield (2012-04-19). "Lionel Richie's 'Tuskegee' Album Hits No. 1 On Billboard 200". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  9. ^ a b "Chet Faker and Sia win big at the ARIAs". ABC News. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  10. ^ Uitti, Jacob (2023-03-04). "10 Songs You Didn't Know Sam Hollander Wrote for Other Artists—From Ringo Starr to Carole King". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  11. ^ "RINGO RELEASES "HERE'S TO THE NIGHTS," AN ALL-STARR SINGLE FROM FORTHCOMING EP ZOOM IN". www.thebeatles.com. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
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