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crooner

[kroo-ner] / ˈkru nər /




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Tom Jones, beloved Welsh crooner and longtime coach on “The Voice UK,” says he has been fired from the reality singing competition series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Days after Barry Manilow canceled two of his Las Vegas residency dates, the acclaimed crooner says he’s taking a much-needed break on the heels of a busy summer tour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Mexican singer Fernández, who is the son of veteran crooner Vicente Fernández, sang the Mexican national anthem head of the match.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

Billy Idol, chanteuse Sade, metal legends Iron Maiden and Manchester outfits Joy Division and New Order were also honored, along with hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and velvet-voiced crooner Luther Vandross.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

While he attended the races at Tanforan with Bing Crosby, the crooner found himself abandoned as fans and autograph-seekers smothered Howard.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Ms. Willetts devotes nearly an entire chapter—ostensibly on postwar nightlife in Las Vegas and Havana—to Frank Sinatra, head of America’s Rat Pack of lounge crooners and the “kingpin of ‘gentlemanly’ debauchery.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

But Oona and her friends aren't the only ones under the spell of the demon-busting crooners.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026

Springer added that he prefers classic crooners, such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, to Bublé.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 24, 2025

The legendary record label became a bicoastal force in the music industry boasting artists such as late rapper Notorious B.I.G., his widow Faith Evans, R&B crooners 112, the Lox and Mase.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

Our mental list of local legends runs the gamut from old-school crooners to forward-thinking rappers, groundbreaking rock bands to jazz players who became giants.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2023


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