I was wondering if John Prine might get a mention. The really cool musical nerds at school used to claim he was a really good songwriter.
I've heard very few of his songs, but Angel From Montgomery, as performed by Bonnie Raitt, is wonderful.
I'm surprised the lead singer of Fountains of Wayne hasn't been noted. Sadly, Covid 19 claimed him, also. Stacey's Mom will be devastated.