recording artist

noun

: a person who performs music for recordings
famous recording artists

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The superstar pop singer and songwriter this week makes history, by becoming the first artist to twice top the Global Impact List of Australian recording artists. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026 The late Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Run-DMC, and Smashing Pumpkins co-founder Billy Corgan are among the prominent recording artists who appear in the documentary. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026 The View cohost Sunny Hostin has slammed Kid Rock over the recording artist's Bad Bunny criticism ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show — particularly calling out Kid Rock's problematic lyrics about liking underage girls. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026 Ryan Star, Stationhead’s co-founder and a recording artist, will serve as chief creative officer. Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recording artist

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“Recording artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recording%20artist. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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