songwriters

plural of songwriter
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 Berg says his goal as a record maker is to create things that endure — and indeed among his other recent projects are LPs by veteran songwriters Bruce Hornsby and Sarah McLachlan. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Now, Justice is focused on making new music and is in the midst of several different sessions with producers and songwriters. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 The industry- and lifestyle-focused podcast serves as an audio handbook for songwriters, sharing best practices and insider pro tips for surviving and thriving in this difficult-to-navigate creative space. — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 Representing more than 30,000 composers and songwriters across 57 member organizations, ECSA had a strong presence in Ghent, hosting a roundtable before receiving this year’s WSA Industry Award. — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Over the decades, Mitchell built a catalog that would influence generations of artists, earning her a place among the most celebrated and recognized songwriters in popular music. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 On the previous episode of Lipps Service, Andrew Watt talked about growing up on Long Island and hustling around New York before becoming one of the most in-demand producers, songwriters and musicians in the world. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songwriters
Noun
  • Representing more than 30,000 composers and songwriters across 57 member organizations, ECSA had a strong presence in Ghent, hosting a roundtable before receiving this year’s WSA Industry Award.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kwapis consulted with composers, musicologists, record producers, and culture writers to provide commentary for the film.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news Gillies announced the project on social media alongside an auction benefiting Support Act, the Australian charity that provides crisis relief and mental health support to musicians and crew.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
  • SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series is an event held to bring musicians and comedians to the forefront, held at intimate venues for an exclusive experience.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • After more than four decades of supporting Stateside composers and lyricists working across visual media, the Society of Composers & Lyricists has opened its first permanent international chapter in London.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The remaining 11 were co-writes with some of Nashville’s brightest lyricists.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 29 Oct. 2026.

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