Scott Michael Cutler is an American songwriter , musician , record producer , and music executive . As a member of the alternative rock band Ednaswap , he co-wrote " Torn " which was covered in 1997 by Natalie Imbruglia . Her recording became the worldwide number one airplay song , and spent 14 weeks on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 Airplay Chart in the US . " Torn " has sold an estimated four million copies , it is certified Platinum in 3 countries , and was declared the " number one radio single of the 1990s " by radio personality Rick Dees . Ednaswap released three albums between 1995 and 1998 and toured with No Doubt , Weezer , and Better Than Ezra As a songwriter and producer , he has collaborated with some of the music industry 's top female artists including Madonna , Beyoncé , Katy Perry , Sinéad O'Connor , Miley Cyrus , Kelly Clarkson , Demi Lovato , and Jordin Sparks . He co-wrote " Piano in the Dark " with singer/songwriter Brenda Russell which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards . In 2007 , he won the Critic 's Choice Award for Best Song for " Listen " from the motion picture adaption of Dreamgirls . The song was also nominated for Best Original Song at the 2007 Academy Awards and the 2007 Golden Globe Awards
2007 Golden Globe Awards
64th Golden Globe Awards
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