singer-songwriter

noun

: a performer who writes songs and sings them

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The singer-songwriter was born on July 6, 1940, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, and was raised on a farm outside of nearby Townville. Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Backed by violin, mandolin, upright bass, and drums, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter kneaded Americana and bluegrass into her own style. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025 Fans of the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter are already familiar with the tune, but the rest of the world is just now waking up to the latest single from the current holder of the Best New Artist Grammy. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Since moving back to his native Tennessee after stints in L.A. and New York City, the singer-songwriter has returned with his most personal collection of songs to date. Jeff Nelson, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singer-songwriter

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