Brian Kennedy is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri. In 2006 he was credited with featured production on singer Ciara's album . He has worked with Brandy, Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Jessica Mauboy, Natasha Bedingfield, BoA, Cheryl Cole, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Westlife. Kennedy has also worked with and learned from popular producers including David Foster, Polow da Don, Clive Davis, Timbaland, the Underdogs, and Diane Warren.