recording artist

noun

: a person who performs music for recordings
famous recording artists

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In footage that circulated on social media after Sunday's telecast, the 35-year-old Best Supporting Actress nominee and recording artist was shown reprimanding someone off camera while others stepped between them. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 State Fair organizers announced Monday that 13-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter and producer Babyface will headline the fair. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026 In the coming decades, Sedaka remained busy as both a live performer and recording artist. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026 The year 1959 saw the release of Rock With Sedaka, his first solo album as a recording artist. Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 27 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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