singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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On New Year's Eve, the singer-songwriter shared a message of gratitude with her fans. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 There's also civil rights activist Franklin McCain and singer-songwriter Edwin McCain. Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026 Alongside Latin Grammy winners singer-songwriter Elena Rose and rapper Akapellah, these artists have leveraged their international platforms to denounce and campaign for democratic change. Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026 In her new role, the American singer-songwriter, who was nominated as best new artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards and collaborated with Taylor Swift, joins Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, who has been the face of Coco Crush since 2019. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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