Diane Warren Performs Best Original Song Nominee 'Grateful' From 'Beyond the Lights'

Songwriter surprised guests at TheWrap's 6th Annual Pre-Oscar Event

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[simonsmatthew]

One of the most successful songwriters ever, but full of humility.

[marytylahmohawk]

Wow such an inspiring song. I am grateful for Diane Warren.

[peterwood-jenkins]

You have to be a song writer to appreciate her Just think the average audience
would ignore her in the Average Bar or Pub She writes with great singer in mind and wonderful arrangements the room here gives the impression she is singing flat at times

But she is one of my favourite Composers of all time

[DjembeSauce]

I was amazed that a Grammy nominated songwriter literally needed help to put a microphone back onto the stand. Like, how does a person who's been Grammy nominated not able to do that on their own? I guess it goes to show that being a master songwriter and being a master performer are 2 different things. I was impressed with her song after such a rough start to the video though. I'm grateful for this performance and this song!

[eightstreams]

Yo she's a genius. She has made so many people stars. I'm grateful for her because she has written so many of the songs that I love.

[dobazajr]

Diane has a raspy vocals that fits for rock music.

[patrickhicks]

i love her she's better than the famous people that have done her songs

[cbfall]

Very cool!! Diane Warren is a great songwriter!

[jacepawlak]

The most successful anonymous person who has ever lived.

[burpo]

Is that Callie Khouri introducing the performers?

Just love to hear songwriters sing their songs, stripped-down.
She reminds me of Lucinda Williams.

[noworries]

What a horrible atmosphere to perform. A song! Poor diane!

[glennweeks]

Not a great singer but she writes incredible songs....

[jinaedinisci]

Stick to just writing Diane. You're a fantastic songwriter