singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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As well as Feig, other new signatories include Rosanne Cash, the singer-songwriter and daughter of Johnny Cash, and the band Cake. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026 Across from the San Francisco Giants’ home base of Oracle Park, the audience swayed to British singer-songwriter Oliva Dean’s R&B-infused serenades at The One Party by Uber at Pier 48. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026 Internationally renowned singer-songwriter Laura Pausini, the first Italian female artist to win a Grammy Award in 2006, performed the national anthem wearing an Armani Privé gown. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026 The singer-songwriter's performance will mark the first of several musical acts during the 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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