singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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Fiona Chernavskaya, Oliver Tree‘s girlfriend, is mourning the loss of the singer-songwriter following the fatal helicopter crash. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026 On Tuesday, June 16, the iconic singer-songwriter, 81, marked his 19th anniversary by sharing a throwback wedding photo on his Instagram Stories. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 In May 2024, singer-songwriter and bass guitarist Paul McCartney responded to a woman from Brooklyn named Adrienne, who proclaimed her love for him in a video street interview from 60 years prior. Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 The singer-songwriter went with a shiny brown tortoiseshell-esque version, which served as a warm and neutral complement to her outfit. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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