as in singers
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalists
The lush harmonies of the arrangement, featuring Puth’s voice stacked with those of his three backing vocalists, closed out that number.
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In January, the platform released an album touting its music possibilities, populating the tracklist with an assortment of cloned vocalists, including Liza Minelli.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
To my band, my crew, my dancers, my background vocalists and every single fan who was part of the most incredible Happy Era, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And yes, Bocelli has even offered the three younger vocalists some advice on what to do both on and off stage.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for his work with jazz, blues and bluegrass vocalists such as Jackie Ryan, Maria Muldaur, and Kathy Kallick, Burr is one of the Bay Area’s most versatile accompanists.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the vocalists, John Pagano, toured with Bacharach for many years.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In January, the platform released an album touting its music possibilities, populating the tracklist with an assortment of cloned vocalists, including Liza Minelli.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
To my band, my crew, my dancers, my background vocalists and every single fan who was part of the most incredible Happy Era, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And yes, Bocelli has even offered the three younger vocalists some advice on what to do both on and off stage.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for his work with jazz, blues and bluegrass vocalists such as Jackie Ryan, Maria Muldaur, and Kathy Kallick, Burr is one of the Bay Area’s most versatile accompanists.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the vocalists, John Pagano, toured with Bacharach for many years.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalists
singers
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Raitt recently named Carlile as one of the greatest living American songwriters, in a New York Times piece where notable singers and writers were asked to add their own picks for that honor, as a sidebar to an official Times critics’ list.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Held at Nubeluz by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, the rooftop cocktail bar, known for its 270-degree views of the New York City skyline, was filled with actors, singers, supermodels, stylists and more sipping spirits and celebrating Monday’s forthcoming Met Gala.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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