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Highlights from the 2017 line-up include the British crooner Sampha, throwback ‘
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In a treat to their respective fans, the two crooners came together to let off some steam on their joint mixtape, Burn My Name.
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Twangy crooners, soulful pop and sunny, psychedelic surf were all part of the band’s debut EP.
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As its name suggested, Swift’s last album saw the one-time country crooner adopting sounds of the late Cold War era, specifically with synth-pop and a hint of Springsteen.
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The indie-rock band Pavement came from here, as did the alt-country crooner Chris Isaak.
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The R&B crooner transcended to pop star status on the first night of back-to-back shows at the Greek Theatre.
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The crowd was utterly enamored with Hadreas, who is an extraordinary performer, slipping between angelic vulnerability, affirmative sadism, and a type of fifties-crooner cabaret.
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The opening act features Nestor Torres accompanied by Antonia Bennett, who just happens to be crooner Tony Bennett’s daughter.
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First Known Use of crooner
1888
CROONER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of crooner for English Language Learners
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: a male singer who sings slow, romantic songs in a soft, smooth voice
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