Kasia Livingston | |
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Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter |
Years active | 2000–present |
Kasia Livingston is an American songwriter who has written for Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Jessica Simpson, the Pussycat Dolls and other artists, and has been nominated for Grammy and Soul Train Awards.
Livingston began writing songs at age 10. She was discovered by the record producer David Foster, and went on to work with artists including Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, the Pussycat Dolls, New Kids on the Block, Flo Rida, The Wanted, Jessie J, Big Time Rush, Jordin Sparks, Jessica Simpson and Toni Braxton, as a songwriter and background vocalist. [1]
Livingston joined the Los Angeles College of Music faculty in 2010 as a songwriting instructor.
Livingston is a credited contributor on the following songs and albums:
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