singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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The singer-songwriter, 35, and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36 — whose garden proposal took place over the summer after recording their New Heights podcast episode — are still settling into their new engagement status. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Carmen María González, representing the central region of the country, took the top prize in the best composition category. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025 Bank Of Dave star Kinnear’s reading will focus on ‘The Rest Of Our Lives’ by Ben Markovits, while an excerpt from ‘The Land In Winter’ will be read by singer-songwriter Arlo Parks. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025 The singer-songwriter has also announced a huge European tour. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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