Amy Powers (born 1960) is a lyricist, songwriter and producer who writes songs for film, television, and theater.
[2] She wrote the lyrics and book for the stage musical Lizzie Borden with composer Christopher McGovern.
[5] The show was revised after its preview run at the La Jolla Playhouse, and premiered at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney in February 2011.
[11] She has also written songs for the films Sweet Home Alabama, Ella Enchanted and Aquamarine[12] as well as television shows including Guiding Light, All My Children, Laguna Beach, Castle and America's Next Top Model.
Powers was nominated for an Outstanding Original Song Daytime Emmy in the Children's/Animated category for "Shine" in Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses in 2007, [14] and an Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production for her work in Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams in 2007.