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.
Stacy Barthe Stacy Barthe (born July 19, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York City, New York. She is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and signed a publishing deal to Universal Music Publishing Group by Ethiopia Habtermariam, in 2007. Soon after, Barthe would land her first placement, "Blur", on Britney Spears "Circus" album. Barthe has worked with artists such as Akon, Melanie Fiona, Estelle, Brandy and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Penning album tracks for Katy Perry ("Hummingbird Heartbeat"), Kelly Rowland ("Everywhere You Go") and Rihanna ("Cheers (Drink to That)"), the latter of which hit number seven on "Billboard"'s Hot 100. She has also worked with high-profile producers Hit-Boy, Cool and Dre, The Runners, Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, Supa Dups, Danja (producer), Dapo Torimiro and Tricky Stewart, among others.