singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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Its partnerships have increasingly put the brand alongside people whose lives are defined by movement, from McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris and footballer Son Heung-min to singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Levon Helm’s daughter, singer-songwriter Amy Helm, is accused of causing at least $2 million in damages to Levon Helm Studios in a new lawsuit tied to the ongoing dispute over the Woodstock venue. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 Now 27, the R&B and pop singer-songwriter began releasing music at 16 and tirelessly worked her way up from Chicago’s Southside to touring with SZA and Sabrina Carpenter. Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Jones also helped finance Jennings’ first recorded live album, playing a meaningful role in the singer-songwriter’s career. Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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