singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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On his first new music since getting sober, the prolific 30-year-old singer-songwriter offers a sense of adult clarity—and some welcome self-editing. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026 However, as critic Robert Christagu recently argued in his newsletter, a lingering doubt persists that any singer-songwriter can repeat Dylan’s Nobel win. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 Led by singer-songwriter Erika Vidrio, the camp began at the Fender offices before moving to a Bel Air house, where the participants spent several days developing new music together. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2026 John Fogerty, rising singer-songwriter Emma Ogier, and others are slated to open on select dates. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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