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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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Scotland's first edition was due to include London-based reggae vocalist and songwriter Hollie Cook, Pakistani instrumentalist Ustad Noor Bakhsh and Stornoway folk-rock trio Peat and Diesel.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Moorer says that “he excels as a singer, songwriter, player, harmony singer and producer.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The song blends delicate piano with impressive vocal crescendos, which Goodrem -- a songwriter, musician, film star and a coach on The Voice Australia -- has brought to perfection.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They were sitting by a piano on stage — after Cole’s last set of the night at the Trocadero on Sunset Strip — when the nervous young songwriter decided to share his unfinished road song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Roberta Flack, the legendary singer and songwriter, agreed to perform.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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