recording artist

noun

: a person who performs music for recordings
famous recording artists

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Johnny Mathis, a bestselling singer and recording artist known for his distinctive romantic and velvety tenor voice, knew Goodwin for decades. Marianne Love, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026 Bell is known globally as a performer, recording artist and educator. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 Reebok has inked a new multi-year partnership with Grammy-winning global recording artist Karol G as the brand reintroduces its Classics collection for a new era. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026 The Main Stage will host an award-winning recording artist each night after the ProRodeo performance, while the Outdoor Stage will have acts on the fairground throughout the day. Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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