Home / Arts and Entertainment / Laura Veltz: From Hardship to Hitmaker
Laura Veltz: From Hardship to Hitmaker
26 Jan
Summary
- Laura Veltz earned a second Grammy nomination for songwriter of the year.
- Her song 'High Road' topped Billboard's Country Airplay year-end chart for 2025.
- Veltz finds connection writing with younger women, drawing from her past.
Laura Veltz has experienced a landmark year, securing her second Grammy nomination for songwriter of the year. Her prolific work includes co-writing "High Road," the top song on Billboard's Country Airplay year-end chart for 2025. Veltz's songwriting transcends genres, with cuts from artists like BigXthaPlug and Demi Lovato.
Drawing from her personal history, including past homelessness, Veltz finds a unique connection writing with younger female artists. She offers a sense of safety and shares wisdom, fostering collaborations that result in deeply resonant music. This approach has led to significant artistic achievements.
Looking ahead, Veltz is set to receive the National Music Publisher Assn.'s songwriter of the year award on January 28 in Los Angeles. Her career, which began in a family band before moving to Nashville over 15 years ago, continues to evolve, with a focus on meaningful storytelling.
Veltz's notable songs include "The Bones," which had a profound impact on her career, and "Just Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Vassar, a track that influenced her desire for normalcy and a move to Nashville.
She collaborates on numerous songs, including "Blue Strips" with Jessie Murph, "About You" with BigXthaPlug, "What Tomorrow's For" with Blessing Offor, "Grand Bouquet" with Maren Morris, and "Leave Me Too" with her sister Allison Veltz Cruz. Veltz embraces AI tools cautiously, preferring genuine human creativity.
