songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
Examples of songwriter in a Sentence
an award-winning singer and songwriter
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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Milk & Honey was founded a decade ago by Keller and GM and business partner Nic Warner as a boutique management company catering to songwriters, producers and artists.
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Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
The iconic singer, songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige has been listed for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
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Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
The iconic singer, songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige has been listed for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songwriter. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
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