songwriters

noun

plural of songwriter
as in composers
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice he's both a singer and a songwriter

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Recent Examples of songwriters Typically, interpolations are cleared through publishers and songwriters rather than the original label, giving the new artist more creative freedom to play with the melody. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry as dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paid homage to the famed record executive. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 That law gives recording artists, songwriters and other music copyright holders the ability — after 35 years has elapsed — to reacquire and administer their works and the licensing rights themselves. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 In My Voice delves into Wilson’s story, from her childhood in Seattle to her evolution as one of the greatest vocalists and songwriters in rock history. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 Over the course of 12 original studio albums, the 14-time Grammy winner has chronicled heartbreaks and happily-ever-afters that have made her one of the most celebrated songwriters of her generation. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 In My Own Words, Ne-Yo In 2006, there was a pretty firmly entrenched division of labor between the pro songwriters who wrote R&B hits and the stars who sang them. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026 In a related move that extends recognition for songwriters, contributors to winning albums in most genre album categories will now receive Grammy statuettes and Achievement Certificates, which producers and engineers already receive. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026 Murray is the founder and Co-CEO of Title 9, a management, production, and intellectual property company repping artists, producers, songwriters, and other creatives. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songwriters
  1. composers
  2. musicians
  3. lyricists
  4. songsmiths
Noun
  • Even odder is that many of the composers did not necessarily feel compelled to explore nationalist themes.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Twentieth-century composers like Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein shaped this art form, built on the comic opera and vaudeville, into something special.
    — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of composers
Noun
  • Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of musicians
Noun
  • The distinction is further underscored by the involvement of The Roots, whose co-founder and lead MC, Black Thought, is widely regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest lyricists.
    — Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • The film features original songs and score by composers/lyricists Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who are also collaborating on an upcoming stage musical produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door/The Carlson Company.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Definition of lyricists
Noun
  • That maybe this show would suggest that a link between how these masterful songsmiths stand as Exhibit A for how immigration enriches our country.
    — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
  • Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of songsmiths

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