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Allan Rich

Rich, Allan
Music Business

Allan Rich is a two-time Oscar-, Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter. His songwriting credits include hits for Natalie Cole (“I Live For Your Love”), James Ingram (“I Don’t Have The Heart”), Whitney Houston (“Run to You” from The Bodyguard Soundtrack), Kenny Loggins (“For the First Time” from the movie One Fine Day) and N’SYNC (“I Drive Myself Crazy”) as well as “Before I Fall in Love” from the hit movie Runaway Bride and dance hits for Kristine W. (“Stronger,” “Walk Away”). Allan’s songs have also been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Luther Vandross, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow, Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Chante Moore and many others, representing over 65 million total CD sales. Allan’s recent and upcoming releases include songs for Toni Braxton, David Foster’s new artist Charice, Keb’ Mo’, Rodney Carrington and the soundtrack for the film Mama, I Wanna Sing. At MI, Allan teaches Artist Development and Songwriters as well as providing personal career counseling to students.

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