Mama Spotlight: Amy Ward

We Are MamasinMusic
May 28
2 min read

Amy Ward, an American songwriter based in Kansas City, brings her music to global audiences with performances at renowned venues like Madison Square Garden, Kauffman Stadium, and T Mobile Center, as well as recognition on Fox 25 Boston and ABC’s KMBC Kansas City. In films and television, she contributes as a songwriter, singer, and producer, including A California Christmas City Lights: Netflix, The Wedding Date, Say Yes to the Dress, NCIS, General Hospital, Young & the Restless, to name a few.

As an accomplished musician, she often prepares songs for Sync Licensing, achieving hundreds of song placements on prime TV, Day Time TV, Major Motions Pictures and

Independent Films. Beyond her musical pursuits, she holds leadership roles as members of Berklee Alumni, NSAI, and SESAC. With a degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Amy has received accolades from the New York Songwriters Circle Awards, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and NJPAC. On the horizon, Amy lands two songs in the upcoming film, Viral - directed by Blair Underwood and her first song in an animated film, A Tooth Fairy Tale - which comes to theaters May 2, 2025.

Q&A

What’s the best thing about being a mama in this industry?

The best thing: I have new found love of writing songs about my kids or through their eyes.

What’s your greatest challenge?

Convincing my kids I have a real job, especially during summer break:)

What piece of advice do you have for mothers + future mothers trying to navigate a career in the music industry?

When I moved from NYC to Kansas City, I took a break from the music biz to be a mom. My kids were 2 and 5 at the time, and it was the best thing for our family. I feel blessed to have those younger years with them. Once both of my girls were in school and Covid was over, I went back to work full force. The best piece of advice I can offer is to never give up and network daily. Also, travel as much as you can to LA and Nashville.

Share your favorite inspirational quote or song lyric here.

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do, than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain