Earlier this week, The New York Times released a list of The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters. The artists were listed in no particular order, and included powerhouses like Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Nile Rodgers, Lucinda Williams, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Dolly Parton, Carole King, Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and more!

It’s an extensive list, but who else do you think should be on it? Let’s create a playlist full of songs from stellar songwriters.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by artists you think should be on the list of Greatest Living American Songwriters would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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