NBC’s songwriting competition is back!

Watch an exclusive preview.

What makes a great song?

Songland

NBC

Something thats unforgettable.Songlandis the place to find those records, musician H.E.R.

says in the first look video (above) for season 2 of the songwriting competition.

Back for a second season, the producers are excited about the opportunity the competition series provides.

Ive been writing for 20 years.

This is actually my real life.

We got to share what we do, our creative side, with the world, Dean shares.

What are these superstars looking for?

Im hoping to hear something honest.

Im hoping to hear something that surprises me, HER.

Several of those collaborations went on to make their way up the charts.

From the sounds of the songs in this first look,Songlandis back to make musical magic yet again.

Songlandreturns April 13 at 10 p.m.