Felice Bryant, born Matilda Genevieve Scaduto on August 7, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was an influential American songwriter. She was part of a legendary husband-and-wife songwriting team with her husband, Diadorius Boudleaux Bryant. Felice, who came from an ethnic Sicilian family, had a passion for poetry and began writing lyrics set to traditional Italian tunes. During World War II, she sang and directed shows at the local USO.

Felice met Boudleaux Bryant in 1945 while working as an elevator operator at the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee. The couple eloped just five days after meeting, a union Felice believed was destined, as she claimed to have recognized Boudleaux from a dream she had when she was eight years old.

The Bryants initially struggled financially, living in a mobile home where they composed over 80 songs. Their big break came when Little Jimmy Dickens recorded their song "Country Boy," which reached No. 7 on the country chart in 1948. This success led them to move to Nashville in 1950 to pursue songwriting full-time.

Felice and Boudleaux Bryant became one of the most successful songwriting teams in Nashville, contributing over 6,000 songs and more than 1,000 recordings. They wrote hits for a wide range of artists, including the Everly Brothers, for whom they penned classics like "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," and "All I Have to Do Is Dream." Their work also included songs recorded by Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and many others.

Felice continued to write songs after Boudleaux's death in 1987, including musical numbers for plays. She was honored with the "Living Legend Award" by the Nashville Arts Foundation. Felice Bryant passed away on April 22, 2003, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most prolific and successful songwriters in the history of country and pop music.