songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
Examples of songwriter in a Sentence
an award-winning singer and songwriter
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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Blumberg, 35, is an English artist, musician, songwriter and composer.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
Born David Goldstein on February 24, 1947, Holmes worked in the early stages of his career as a session musician, songwriter and composer, writing and arranging songs for artists such as Gene Pitney, the Platters, the Drifters, Wayne Newton, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow, and the Partridge Family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025
The singer, songwriter and burgeoning model posed for photos upon her arrival at the event, standing alongside musician Joan Jett.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
Born David Goldstein on February 24, 1947, Holmes worked in the early stages of his career as a session musician, songwriter and composer, writing and arranging songs for artists such as Gene Pitney, the Platters, the Drifters, Wayne Newton, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow, and the Partridge Family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025
The singer, songwriter and burgeoning model posed for photos upon her arrival at the event, standing alongside musician Joan Jett.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
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songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
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