Have you ever wondered how the world's biggest hits are born? What sparks the first lyric, the first chord, the moment a chart-topper takes shape? This August, TikTok LIVE is giving fans a rare front-row seat to the magic of hitmaking, inviting them into the writing room with one of Ireland’s finest songwriters - RuthAnne (@thisisruthanne) - the powerhouse behind smash hits for Britney Spears, One Direction, Martin Garrix, Niall Horan, JoJo, and many more.

As part of TikTok's #SummerSkills programme, TikTok is turning up the volume with a one-off, interactive TikTok LIVE songwriting session, where RuthAnne will join forces with rising pop sensation KiD RAiN (@iamkidrain) to create a brand-new song from scratch. On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, from 5–6pm, the multi-platinum & Grammy nominated songwriter will go LIVE to create a brand-new song from scratch in front of a global audience.

Streaming directly via RuthAnne’s TikTok (@thisisruthanne), the session will invite viewers inside the creative process as the duo brainstorm melodies, craft lyrics, and bring a completely original track to life in real time. Fans will also be able to engage through live chat, asking questions and sharing ideas as the song takes shape.

RuthAnne's career spans chart-topping hits for global icons including Britney Spears (Work Bitch), One Direction (No Control), Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha (In the Name of Love), Niall Horan (Slow Hands), and JoJo (Too Little Too Late). Originally from Donaghmede in Dublin, she broke into the music industry at 17 after travelling to Los Angeles and, within days of meeting Grammy-winning songwriter Billy Steinberg, co-wrote JoJo’s Too Little Too Late—which shot to No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. As an artist she has built her own following with heartfelt ballads like The Vow and a dedicated TikTok audience that love her behind-the-scenes songwriting insights with personal storytelling.

KiD RAiN, whose catchy hooks and relatable lyrics have earned him millions of streams and a 408,000 strong TikTok following, brings fresh pop sensibility and infectious energy to the collaboration. An artist, songwriter, and producer from the north of England, he is rapidly making waves as one of the UK's most exciting new pop talents, with breakout hits like Accidentally in Love proving a TikTok favourite having been used in over 75,000 posts.

The session comes as TikTok expands the ways it supports musicians, including through TikTok for Artists — a new platform giving artists and their teams access to insights on how their music is performing and being discovered on the platform. How to join: On 20 August at 5pm IST, open TikTok, search for “RuthAnne” and enter the live room to watch—and participate in—the songwriting session.

About RuthAnne RuthAnne Cunningham is an award-winning Irish singer, songwriter, and producer from Donaghmede, Dublin. Since her breakout at 17 with JoJo’s Too Little Too Late, she has penned multi-platinum hits for artists including Britney Spears, One Direction, Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha, and Niall Horan, earning accolades such as ASCAP and BMI Pop Awards. As a solo artist, RuthAnne blends her pop craftsmanship with heartfelt storytelling, showcased in songs like The Vow and her debut album Matters of the Heart. She is also the founder of Irish Women in Harmony, a collective championing female talent in Ireland.