singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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In December 2025, the English singer-songwriter released a nine-minute extended edition of a performance during the final night of his Love on Tour run in 2023. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 Led by Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Elena Rose and fellow countrymen Danny Ocean and Jerry Di, the song functions as a snapshot of their home pre-crisis. Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026 After opening up about not making it as a K-pop artist, the singer-songwriter Ejae delivered an acceptance speech that resonated with fans at home. Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026 The singer-songwriter and actress, 35, had her audio temporarily cut while accepting the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her performance in One Battle After Another. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 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 18 Jan. 2026.

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