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Recent Examples of vocalist Grammy-award winning vocalist Deniece Williams will host the event on Aug. 30. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025 The band — which also includes lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, and drummer Andy Hurley — has not yet revealed who will be picking up Trohman's mantle in his absence, but the group has a busy slate over the next few months. EW.com, 8 July 2025 The stadium was filled on a steamy summer day with 80,000 fans, with opening acts Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Peter Tosh and Journey, featuring new vocalist Steve Perry. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 Their 1980 effort Back In Black, a tribute to original vocalist Bon Scott, remains the second best selling album in music history, part of a catalog that’s sold in excess of 200 million records worldwide, rendering AC/DC one of the best selling groups ever. Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist
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singer
Noun
  • Swift needs no introduction but the singer has generated mind-bending press coverage over the past few years and has an enormous global fanbase.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 July 2025
  • The singer dressed for the occasion in a green Versace dress from the Italian fashion house's fall 2003 collection.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 July 2025

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalist. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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