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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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US rapper and songwriter Will.i.am, who has also appeared as a coach on The Voice alongside Sir Tom, collaborated on a Change.org Instagram post on 15 September which shared Howlett's petition.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

She won in all seven categories in which she was nominated, including female artist of the year, artist songwriter of the year, and both single and song of the year, for Choosin' Texas.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Nate Amos’s solo project returns with a record that spotlights his considerable craft as a songwriter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 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

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

Kiwanuka first made his mark 15 years ago, being named the BBC's Sound of 2012, and has established himself as one of Britain's most acclaimed singers and songwriters.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Songs typically carry two copyrights — one for the composition, usually held by songwriters and their publishers, and one for the sound recording, usually owned by the label.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

In the tradition of songwriters like Matthew Sweet, Neil Finn and Andy Partridge of XTC, Nate Amos of This Is Lorelei is a master of musical structure who writes with mathematical precision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

He said the multiple award-winning artist had "opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life."

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 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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