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Diane Warren

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Diane Warren Fast Facts:

Childhood idols included songwriters Carole King, Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller and Burt Bacharach.
Given her first guitar at age 10.
Received her big break in 1983 while working as a staff writer for producer Jack White. He asked her to write English lyrics to a French song by Martine Clémenceau. The result: "Solitaire," which became a Top 10 hit for Laura Branigan.
Has written songs for Aerosmith, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Rod Stewart and Tina Turner.
Wrote "Blame It on the Rain," the No. 1 Milli Vanilli hit that led to the duo's lip-synching scandal.
Has written more than 100 songs that have charted on the Billboard pop charts.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001.
Supports many animal-related charities via the Diane Warren Foundation.

Diane Warren Relationships:
David S. Warren - Father
Diane Warren Awards:
1997 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
2002 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1996 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1999 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1998 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1987 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
2001 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1997 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
2011 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television - Winner
College:
California State University, Northridge, CA (BA in Music, 1978)