A Conversation with DWAYNA LITZ

A Conversation with DWAYNA LITZ

From The Xtreme BPM by The Xtreme BPM

January 20, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

Dwayna Litz discusses her diverse musical career, songwriting achievements, and humanitarian efforts.

Dwayna Litz is an American singer, songwriter, author, speaker, and nonprofit founder whose music blends pop, country, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and gospel into a sound uniquely her own. Spin Magazine named her an “Artist to Watch” in 2025. Her songs are published by Universal Music, Spirit Music, and her own ASCAP company, Litz Music, and are available worldwide on all major platforms. Dwayna earned her first major songwriting cut on Patti LaBelle’s Grammy-nominated Flame album with “Let Me Be There for You.” She has recorded with award-winning musicians and producers on Music Row and beyond, releasing projects across multiple genres. Her album Counting Your Blessings was recorded with a full orchestra at Tony Bennett’s historic studio, with Jazz Lives declaring, “Dwayna Litz can sing…” Her recent singles “Stayin’ Gone” and “My Mind’s On You” have received international radio play and were featured by Spin. Alongside her music, Dwayna is completing several new projects, including classical recordings and a Christmas release. Beyond music, Dwayna is the author of Happiness No Man Required and hosts inspirational podcasts heard worldwide. She is also the founder of the nonprofit…

People in this episode

Host: The Xtreme BPM

Guest: Dwayna Litz

Topics covered

  • music
  • songwriting
  • nonprofit work
  • inspiration
  • artist development

Keywords

  • Dwayna Litz
  • music
  • songwriter
  • nonprofit
  • inspiration
  • pop
  • country
  • jazz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Universal Music, Spirit Music, ASCAP, Litz Music, Tony Bennett’s historic studio, Jazz Lives, Lighting the Way

Books & works: Happiness No Man Required, Counting Your Blessings, Flame

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