singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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Beast also serves as a showcase for a new generation of Australian screen talent, most notably singer-songwriter Amy Shark, who makes a striking impression in her acting debut as Sammy’s daughter and successor, Rose. Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 The singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is an unlikely home-town hero. David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta debuted on Saturday Night Live with performances of two songs from her upcoming album, Equilibrium. William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 Whatever else has happened to the singer-songwriter and guitarist during their past half-decade of furious productivity, Eisenberg has very clearly fallen in love. Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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