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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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At the 2023 Grammys, the Recording Academy introduced a new award, Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, reflecting the importance of the role in the latter-day pop sphere, and Mr. Jesso was its first recipient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Raye has been nominated for two other Grammys, including Songwriter of the Year and Best Engineered Album for her work on Lucky Daye's album "Algorithm."

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

Songwriter JD McPherson worked with Anika Orrock to craft this fun holiday read about gift-list expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

Songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda - who was nominated for an Oscar for the original - has not returned to work on the music for the sequel.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

The south Londoner collected Artist, Album, Song and Songwriter of the year, as well as Best new artist and Best R&B act.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024




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