Justin Tranter stands among the most influential and in-demand creative forces shaping contemporary music today. A Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter, producer, and activist, Tranter’s work has profoundly influenced global pop culture, blending artistry with advocacy in a way that continues to redefine the modern music landscape.
With more than 75 million singles sold, over 100 billion streams across Spotify and YouTube, and three Diamond-certified hits, Tranter’s creative reach extends across borders, genres, and generations. Their catalog of global hits has earned them a long list of accolades including multiple Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, 16 BMI Pop Awards, two consecutive BMI “Songwriter of the Year” honors, and the 2023 SONA Warrior Award, celebrating their unwavering commitment to songwriters’ rights and equality within the music industry.
In 2025, Tranter’s songwriting excellence was once again recognized on the world stage when they won the BRIT Award for International Song of the Year for Chappell Roan’s worldwide smash “Good Luck, Babe!,” which also garnered a “Song of the Year” nomination at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The achievement followed their Grammy nomination for Songwriter of the Year the previous year, further cementing Tranter’s position as one of the most consistently groundbreaking hitmakers in music today.
Tranter’s songwriting and production credits represent a staggering spectrum of global hits that have defined the sound of the 21st century. Among their signature works are Justin Bieber’s Diamond-certified anthem “Sorry,” Imagine Dragons & JID’s “Enemy,” Selena Gomez’s “Good For You,” DNCE’s “Cake By The Ocean,” and Måneskin’s “Honey! (Are U Coming?).” Their pen and production prowess have also powered hit songs for Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, The Chicks, Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Cardi B, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Reneé Rapp, Saweetie, and countless others.
Beyond the charts, Tranter’s songwriting brilliance and creative vision have expanded into film, television, and theater. They co-created the acclaimed stage musical WILD: A Musical Becoming starring Idina Menzel, and served as Executive Music Producer for Netflix’s Purple Hearts, Billy Porter’s Anything’s Possible, and Hulu’s record-breaking holiday film Happiest Season. In 2023, Tranter also executive produced and wrote more than 30 original songs for Grease: Rise of The Pink Ladies, where they made a memorable appearance as the “Angel of Fashion.”
A tireless advocate for equality and representation in music, Tranter is the founder of Facet House, a creative collective and record label dedicated to empowering artists and songwriters through community, authenticity, and inclusion. Under the Facet umbrella, they have championed a new generation of talent including Jake Wesley Rogers, Shea Diamond, Skyler Stonestreet, Blush, Russ Chell, and Jason Gill.