singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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Barry Manilow Announced a Lung Cancer Diagnosis The singer-songwriter Barry Manilow revealed in December that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer after doctors discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Dec. 2025 In September, the singer-songwriter took her kids on yet another adventure and shared a few snapshots of the trio posing together on the Great Wall of China in Beijing. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 The event will include singer-songwriter Rutshelle Guillaume; Alan Cava, Haitian-American lead singer of the konpa group Zin; and up-and-coming Haitian artist and producer Andy Beatz, who has building a fan base with his blend of konpa, rabòday and other Haitian musical styles. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025 The British singer-songwriter leads with her first entry on the survey, marking the latest rookie reign. Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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“Singer-songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer-songwriter. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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