The BEST episodes of Songland season 1

Every episode of Songland season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Songland season 1!

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: 11/16/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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.

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Macklemore
star
7.88
49 votes

#2 - 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.

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John Legend
star
7.87
87 votes

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

#4 - 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.

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Jonas Brothers
star
7.84
63 votes

#5 - 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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Charlie Puth
star
7.84
44 votes

#6 - 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.

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Kelsea Ballerini
star
7.83
58 votes

#7 - 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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OneRepublic
star
7.82
45 votes

#8 - 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.

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Leona Lewis
star
7.65
40 votes

#9 - 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.

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Meghan Trainor
star
7.49
53 votes

#10 - 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.

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Old Dominion/Jeep
star
7.30
40 votes

#11 - 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.

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