Diane Warren on AI, the Making of Hit Songs and Her Oscar Nomination

The "For the Record” podcast brings together two legends of the music industry, renowned radio programmer and record executive Dave “Your Duke” Sholin and veteran record executive Rick Bisceglia. On episode one, legendary songwriter Diane Warren joins "For the Record" to talk about the genius behind some of the most iconic songs in music history. With hits recorded by artists like Aerosmith, Celine Dion and Cher to just name a few. Warren reflects on the moments that shaped her career, the persistence required to succeed in the music business, and why great songs still come from emotion, not algorithms. She also shares why she refuses to use AI in her songwriting, the story behind her deeply personal song “Dear Me,” and what keeps her motivated after decades of success and 17 Academy Award nominations. Listen now for an inside look at creativity, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of a great song.