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vocalist

[voh-kuh-list] / ˈvoʊ kə lɪst /


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But Parton — the songwriter, the vocalist, the instrumentalist, the collaborator — only ever wanted to invite a listener in, wherever they arrive from.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Maurice “Moe” Mitchell, vocalist for hardcore band Cipher and national director of the Working Families Party, was featured in the documentary and performed at several Afropunk shows and festivals.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Morrissey speaks of visiting New York punk club CBGB's and attempting to join The Clash, and becoming the vocalist with Manchester punk band The Nosebleeds - his first experience fronting a band.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

That she was a vocalist with great lung power had never been missed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

There’s nothing in her training as a vocalist that could account for such a high pitch.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Bey, one of jazz’s great male vocalists, made it sound both searing and soothing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

"The original/real vocalists of Milli Vanilli…will NOT be performing their hits live at the Great American State Fair. Others using the name Milli Vanilli should be considered a tribute band," the group said.

From BBC May 30, 2026

One of his first successes was writing "Stupid Cupid" for one of the era's most popular US female vocalists, Connie Francis.

From Barron's Feb. 28, 2026

The real singing was done by paid session vocalists John Davis, Brad Howell and Charles Shaw while Rob and Fab captivated with their charisma, athletic dance moves and eye for style.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2026

This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce, and reflect on music, as demonstrated by composers, conductors, musicians, vocalists, and sensitive listeners.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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