The BEST episodes of Songland

Every episode of Songland ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Songland!

In each episode, 5 songwriters perform their original songs in front of 3 top music producers: Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean, and Shane McAnally. Each song is considered by the panel in a discussion about ways to creatively adapt the songs to better fit the style and sensibility of the recording artist of the week. After the performances, the recording artist chooses 3 songwriters to move forward to the studio, and each is paired with one of the producers to help perfect their song. In the end, a winner is chosen, their song is recorded, and it is ready for release on the night of the broadcast.

Last Updated: 3/4/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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will.i.am
star
8.13
63 votes

#1 - will.i.am

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2019

Unknown songwriters each pitch an original song to will.i.am and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit the Black Eyed Peas’ style. One song is chosen to be recorded and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

Martina McBride
star
8.00
35 votes

#2 - Martina McBride

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Martina McBride and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to record and release for a global audience.

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Lady Antebellum
star
7.97
36 votes

#3 - Lady Antebellum

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Lady Antebellum and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to record and release for a global audience.

John Legend
star
7.90
86 votes

#4 - John Legend

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2019

Unknown songwriters each pitch an original song 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 and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

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Florida Georgia Line
star
7.89
27 votes

#5 - Florida Georgia Line

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Country duo, Florida Georgia Line and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to be recorded and released for a global audience.

Macklemore
star
7.88
49 votes

#6 - Macklemore

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2019

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Macklemore, who is looking for his next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star.

Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
star
7.86
59 votes

#7 - Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2019

Unknown songwriters each pitch an original song to Aloe Blacc and David Leitch, who are looking for a song for the film “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.” One song is chosen to be recorded by Blacc and featured in the film.

Jonas Brothers
star
7.85
62 votes

#8 - Jonas Brothers

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/18/2019

Unknown songwriters each pitch an original song 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 and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

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Boyz II Men
star
7.85
34 votes

#9 - Boyz II Men

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Boyz II Men and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to be recorded and released for a global audience.

OneRepublic
star
7.84
44 votes

#10 - OneRepublic

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/11/2019

Ryan Tedder switches from the panel to the guest spot when undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to OneRepublic. Three of the songs are adapted in collaboration with a panel of top music producers, including guest panelist Jason Evigan. One song is choosen to record and release.

Charlie Puth
star
7.84
44 votes

#11 - Charlie Puth

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2019

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Charlie Puth. Three of the songs are adapted in collaboration with a panel of top music producers. One song is chosen to record and release.

Kelsea Ballerini
star
7.83
58 votes

#12 - Kelsea Ballerini

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2019

Unknown songwriters each pitch an original song to Kelsea Ballerini and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit Kelsea’s style. One song is chosen to be recorded and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

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Julia Michaels
star
7.79
28 votes

#13 - Julia Michaels

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Julia Michaels and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to record and release for a global audience.

H.E.R.
star
7.69
36 votes

#14 - H.E.R.

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to H.E.R. and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to record and release for a global audience.

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Luis Fonsi
star
7.66
32 votes

#15 - Luis Fonsi

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Luis Fonsi and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to record and release for a global audience.

Leona Lewis
star
7.65
40 votes

#16 - Leona Lewis

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2019

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Leona Lewis. Three of the songs are adapted in collaboration with a panel of top music producers. One song is chosen to record and release.

Ben Platt
star
7.60
35 votes

#17 - Ben Platt

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Ben Platt and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to be recorded and released for a global audience.

Usher
star
7.59
27 votes

#18 - Usher

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Usher and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to be recorded and released for a global audience.

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Meghan Trainor
star
7.49
53 votes

#19 - Meghan Trainor

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2019

Unknown songwriters each pitch an original song to Meghan Trainor and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit Meghan’s style. One song is chosen to be recorded and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

Old Dominion/Jeep
star
7.30
40 votes

#20 - Old Dominion/Jeep

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2019

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Old Dominion, who are looking for original material to be featured in an upcoming Jeep commercial. After 3 songs are adapted with the help of the panel of music producers, one song is chosen to be recorded, released, and featured in the commercial.

Bebe Rexha
star
7.27
33 votes

#21 - Bebe Rexha

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2020

Undiscovered songwriters each pitch an original song to Bebe Rexha and a panel of top music producers who choose 3 songs to adapt for the final round. One song is chosen to be recorded and released for a global audience.

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