as in singers
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalists
Over the decades, jazz has been a unifying force — with Black and white musicians sharing stages, and female vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald becoming icons of independence.
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Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In My Voice delves into Wilson’s story, from her childhood in Seattle to her evolution as one of the greatest vocalists and songwriters in rock history.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
One of the most recognizable and distinctive vocalists of the classic rock era, Clayton-Thomas left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of the 1960s and ’70s.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
For more than three decades now, Andrea Bocelli has been regarded as one of the greatest vocalists alive.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This week, led by conductor James Gaffigan, the Symphony performs a program dedicated to the beloved conductor, in a performance featuring Beethoven’s glorious Ninth Symphony, with vocalists soprano Jessica Faselt, mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, tenor Thomas Cooley, and bass Peixin Chen.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
On Saturday there were nearly 400 student instrumentalists and vocalists one time or another on stage at Disney, members of a large symphony orchestra, a concert orchestra, a big band, a mariachi ensemble and the Titan Banda Oaxaquena.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
But which former child star is appearing in our backyard in the long line of Lucy vocalists?
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
And despite Morvan’s commitment to the performance, Milli Vanilli in a statement said the band’s original vocalists — including Jodie Rocco, Linda Rocco, Brad Howell, John Davis and Charles Shaw — would not attend.
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Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In My Voice delves into Wilson’s story, from her childhood in Seattle to her evolution as one of the greatest vocalists and songwriters in rock history.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
One of the most recognizable and distinctive vocalists of the classic rock era, Clayton-Thomas left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of the 1960s and ’70s.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
For more than three decades now, Andrea Bocelli has been regarded as one of the greatest vocalists alive.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This week, led by conductor James Gaffigan, the Symphony performs a program dedicated to the beloved conductor, in a performance featuring Beethoven’s glorious Ninth Symphony, with vocalists soprano Jessica Faselt, mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, tenor Thomas Cooley, and bass Peixin Chen.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
On Saturday there were nearly 400 student instrumentalists and vocalists one time or another on stage at Disney, members of a large symphony orchestra, a concert orchestra, a big band, a mariachi ensemble and the Titan Banda Oaxaquena.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
But which former child star is appearing in our backyard in the long line of Lucy vocalists?
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
And despite Morvan’s commitment to the performance, Milli Vanilli in a statement said the band’s original vocalists — including Jodie Rocco, Linda Rocco, Brad Howell, John Davis and Charles Shaw — would not attend.
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Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalists
singers
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Featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music is based on the real-life story of the von Trapp family singers.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Davis’ legacy is tied to one of the most popular singers of the past half-century.
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“Vocalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalists. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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