singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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Following the debut of Paul McCartney‘s deeply nostalgic new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, fellow singer-songwriter Taylor Swift had high praise to share. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026 In between, Tribeca will pulse with documentaries on Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, guitarist Peter Frampton, Israeli singer Noga Erez, rap trio The Lox, drummer Travis Barker, and concert docs with Katy Perry and Mumford & Sons. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026 The American singer-songwriter famously swapped from acoustic to electric guitars in 1965, changing the course of folk and rock music. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 The singer-songwriter's breakout smash has now ruled for an even 30 frames. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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