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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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Artists including actor Matt Damon, songwriter Maggie Rogers and singer Sheryl Crow weighed in.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

According to the Latin Grammy-winning producer and songwriter, the lawsuit began a “few months ago,” but he shared that the circumstances surrounding the case have been simmering for years.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

“Every now and then as a songwriter, you’ll get lucky and you’ll write a song that is a hit,” Parton said during a performance that year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Sir Rod Stewart said he was "absolutely floored" and Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger called her a "wonderful songwriter and singer" who "brought so many people together".

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

I’m thinking it can’t hurt to share them, even if there’s no chance I’ll ever get to be a songwriter.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes

You’ve interpreted the music of so many great songwriters: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Last year, Warner settled claims against Suno and agreed to move forward with AI-powered products based on licensed songs, while saying artists and songwriters would have the choice to opt in.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

"So overlooked but so accomplished as musicians and songwriters, and with an exceptional frontman in Marti Pellow," she said.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

I’m sure you saw the New York Times’ list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Talent contests and megalomaniac record producers have always paired ingenue wannabes with experienced songwriters, for instance, cashing in quickly on success before the public's appetite for novelty fades.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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