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singer-songwriter

British  

noun

  1. a performer who writes his or her own songs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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If you’re not familiar with legendary Austin singer-songwriter Blaze Foley, Price’s cover of his song “Oval Room” will make you want to go and listen to the rest of his work.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Also added to the lineup in Wednesday's announcement were Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy and Venezuelan classical conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Actress Niecy Nash posted a video, external of her car journey to Madison Square Gardens alongside her wife, singer-songwriter, Jessica Betts, along with photos of herself in a strapless floor-length blue gown.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

The “Dreamtime” singer-songwriter added that he expects to be “back to normal in a few months” and promised “more music and lots of Daryl’s House shows” in the future.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

A singer-songwriter with a guitar was now at the microphone, and she started to perform a song.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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