recording artist

noun

: a person who performs music for recordings
famous recording artists

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LiAngelo, meanwhile, is a recording artist. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Billy Joel was floundering as a recording artist when Davis signed him in 1973. Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 The event kicked off with a March of Black Excellence that included more than 100 Black young people ranging from middle school through college age before the flag-raising and a performance of the Black National Anthem sung by Chicago recording artist Nialand. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 Roll is a Grammy-winning recording artist, while Xo is a successful podcast host. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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