recording artist

noun

: a person who performs music for recordings
famous recording artists

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Roll is a Grammy-winning recording artist, while Xo is a successful podcast host. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 This sort of recognition is no rarity for the former Beatle, who has seen the world of album charts evolve greatly in his five-plus decades as a recording artist. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026 The recording artist and performer Pink has been tapped to host this year’s telecast. Vogue, 7 June 2026 One of the largest productions for the recording artist to date, the musician has already headlined dates across North America. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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