The song "Masterpiece" is by this American singer and songwriter who is  widely cited as an influence by other artists and often referred to as what?
Masterpiece (Madonna song) "Masterpiece" is a song by American singer Madonna for the soundtrack of the 2011 film "W.E." The song was later included on her twelfth studio album "MDNA" (2012). It served official radio release in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2012, to promote the album. Madonna composed the song alongside Julie Frost and Jimmy Harry, and produced it with William Orbit. "Masterpiece" is a midtempo pop ballad which is reminiscent of her works from the 1990s. The song garnered positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its lyrical content and Madonna's vocal performance.
Danny Flowers Daniel W. "Danny" Flowers (born 1948, Henderson, North Carolina) is an American songwriter, recording artist, and guitarist who is best known for his own songs that have been hits for other musicians. These included "Tulsa Time" for Don Williams and Eric Clapton; "Back in My Younger Days" for Don Williams; "Gulf Coast Highway" for Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Nanci Griffith (co-written with Griffith and James Hooker); and "Before Believing" from Harris' "Pieces of the Sky". Flowers has also enjoyed a solo recording career including the 2007 album, "Tools for the Soul". From that album, "I Was a Burden" was recorded by the Blind Boys of Alabama featuring Lee Ann Womack.