singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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To celebrate 25 years of her career in the music industry, and debut album The Spirit Room, the singer-songwriter has announced Everywhere and Back Again, an EP of some of her biggest hits that have been reimagined by other artists. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026 The America’s Got Talent judges met singer-songwriter Elsie on Tuesday’s episode. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 The South African singer-songwriter embraced the no-pants look for the outing and paired her heels with a neon green windbreaker featuring the Yankees emblem in one corner. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Amazon Music will present a special live performance from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro. William Earl, Variety, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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“Singer-songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer-songwriter. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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