songsmith

Example Sentences

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In his prime, Salieri was a solid songsmith, popular enough to secure a gig as court composer to Emperor Joseph II in Vienna.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Its famous chorus aside, that song’s tune was lifted directly from “Billy the Kid,” a ballad written by topical songsmith Andrew Jenkins and recorded by Vernon Dalhart in 1927.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Zach Bryan, the blue-collar songsmith and Navy vet who shot to fame while stationed in Washington, is coming back for the holidays in 2024 — in decidedly grand fashion.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Artists from all corners of the musical spectrum also welcomed the band back - from experimental songsmith Jane Weaver to Sister Bliss of dance act Faithless.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2021

So let the songsmith Proffer his rhyme-gift, England my mother,   Maker of men.

From The Poems of William Watson by Watson, William