as in composers
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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Recent Examples of songwriters
In a related move that extends recognition for songwriters, contributors to winning albums in most genre album categories will now receive Grammy statuettes and Achievement Certificates, which producers and engineers already receive.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026
Starting this year, the Academy said, songwriters and composers on new material on albums will get Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, giving them the same treatment as producers and engineers.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The Academy also expanded recognition for songwriters and composers.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Tom Petty is hands down one of the top five greatest songwriters of all time.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Given the scale of a Tonys production and changing availability of certain stars, the three songwriters were rewriting lines up until the ceremony day.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 June 2026
From June 15 through the 26, about 50 participants will engage in in-depth presentations and explorations of a wide variety of essential skills for working songwriters that’ll cost Lottie over $3,000.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
BigXthaPlug is on the bill, as are Black country songwriters like Kashus Culpepper and Angel White.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Legendary producers and songwriters, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, knew from the beginning that Prince was special.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026
Starting this year, the Academy said, songwriters and composers on new material on albums will get Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, giving them the same treatment as producers and engineers.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The Academy also expanded recognition for songwriters and composers.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Tom Petty is hands down one of the top five greatest songwriters of all time.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Given the scale of a Tonys production and changing availability of certain stars, the three songwriters were rewriting lines up until the ceremony day.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 June 2026
From June 15 through the 26, about 50 participants will engage in in-depth presentations and explorations of a wide variety of essential skills for working songwriters that’ll cost Lottie over $3,000.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
BigXthaPlug is on the bill, as are Black country songwriters like Kashus Culpepper and Angel White.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Legendary producers and songwriters, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, knew from the beginning that Prince was special.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songwriters
Noun
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There might be really only a couple of musical numbers, the rest of Bizet’s score is more subtly suggested in clever orchestrations by composers Amine Bouhafa and Isabelle Laudenbach.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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These three individual concerts will include a performance of songs by Bareilles, Miranda, and Pasek & Paul on their respective nights, along with excerpts from the work of the newer composers throughout the year.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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In addition to working at her alma mater, Lauren has continued practicing law as a freelance attorney and has represented various producers, musicians and entertainment companies.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Because of his vision, countless musicians were able to reach hearts across the planet.—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The distinction is further underscored by the involvement of The Roots, whose co-founder and lead MC, Black Thought, is widely regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest lyricists.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The film features original songs and score by composers/lyricists Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who are also collaborating on an upcoming stage musical produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door/The Carlson Company.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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That maybe this show would suggest that a link between how these masterful songsmiths stand as Exhibit A for how immigration enriches our country.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
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Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Songwriters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songwriters. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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