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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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“I remember it was May 16, 1996 — maybe three weeks after I graduated from Syracuse,” says the singer and songwriter known for his smart, tender folk-rock stylings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Whatever else he was, Michael Jackson was a musical genius as a songwriter, singer and dancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The songwriter shared on Instagram that she is “so excited” to hit the road.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The new stage adaptation is being masterminded by Tilted Musicals, the production company run by Girls Aloud songwriter Miranda Cooper and producer Sam Hodges.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson