Wendy Waldman, born Wendy Steiner on November 29, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She was raised in a musical family; her father, Fred Steiner, was a composer known for his work on Perry Mason and The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, while her mother was a professional violinist. In 1969, she married Ken Waldman and adopted the name Wendy Waldman.

Waldman began her music career in 1970 as a member of the band Bryndle, alongside Karla Bonoff, Andrew Gold, and Kenny Edwards. After the group disbanded, she embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut album, "Love Has Got Me," in 1973, which was named "singer-songwriter debut of the year" by Rolling Stone. She continued to release albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Gypsy Symphony," "Wendy Waldman," "The Main Refrain," "Strange Company," and "Which Way to Main Street."

In the 1980s, Waldman shifted her focus to songwriting, moving to Nashville and co-writing hits like "Save the Best for Last" for Vanessa Williams and "Fishin' in the Dark" for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. She has also produced records for various artists, becoming one of the first prominent female producers in the industry.

In 2007, Waldman formed the group The Refugees with Cidny Bullens and Deborah Holland. She remains active in the music scene, working on new projects and collaborations.