The song, "What the World Needs," was written by American singer, songwriter, and producer, Brett James, and cowritten by who else?
What the World Needs "What the World Needs" is a song recorded by American country music artist Wynonna Judd. It was released in May 2003 as the first single from her album "What the World Needs Now Is Love". The song was written by Brett James and Holly Lamar.
Lionel Richie Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the funk and soul band the Commodores and then launched a solo career in 1982. He also co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. Richie has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He is also a five-time Grammy Award winner. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.