recording artist

noun

: a person who performs music for recordings
famous recording artists

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Famous actors, actresses and recording artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including WNBA fans Jason Sudeikis, Aubrey Plaza, Ciara and Russell Wilson, Alicia Keys, Spike Lee and others. — Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026 That show ran for seven seasons, from 2010-2017, and coincided with the rise and peak of Hale’s parallel career as a recording artist. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026 The beloved songwriter, recording artist, actor and businesswoman was an honored musician, earning 10 Grammy Awards and 10 Country Music Assn. — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 From her experience as a songwriter, recording artist, producer and engineer, Winston has helped train and mentor more than 30,000 people for careers in music and audio production. — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 17 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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