The lyricist (writer of the words) and the score-composer (writer of the musical notes) are the song co-authors. The singer does not get credit for being the author of the song unless he has contributed words or music to the composition.
Burno Mars sings the song. And the song is called "Count on Me"
A Librettist
RIAM
Alabama
I believe Sum 41 sings a song called motivation
Singer performs; author writes the lyrics and/or the sheet music.
Janet Jackson sings a song with the lyrics "When I Think Of You" in it. Delimomma
Burno Mars sings the song. And the song is called "Count on Me"
Rhianna sings this song
A Librettist
Alabama
RIAM
Unless the song was written as part of a "work-for-hire" contract the copyright for the lyrics would go to the author.
Poison sings a song called "Something to Believe In"
I believe Sum 41 sings a song called motivation
It is the You and Me song, by the Wannadies.
Howie Day.