as in singers
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalists
In January, the platform released an album touting its music possibilities, populating the tracklist with an assortment of cloned vocalists, including Liza Minelli.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
To my band, my crew, my dancers, my background vocalists and every single fan who was part of the most incredible Happy Era, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And yes, Bocelli has even offered the three younger vocalists some advice on what to do both on and off stage.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for his work with jazz, blues and bluegrass vocalists such as Jackie Ryan, Maria Muldaur, and Kathy Kallick, Burr is one of the Bay Area’s most versatile accompanists.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Background vocalists are Sara Gallo, Polanco Jones and Kristina Leopold, with Tess Marshall, Brad Greer and Kyle Ramar Freeman as understudies.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the vocalists, John Pagano, toured with Bacharach for many years.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
To my band, my crew, my dancers, my background vocalists and every single fan who was part of the most incredible Happy Era, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And yes, Bocelli has even offered the three younger vocalists some advice on what to do both on and off stage.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for his work with jazz, blues and bluegrass vocalists such as Jackie Ryan, Maria Muldaur, and Kathy Kallick, Burr is one of the Bay Area’s most versatile accompanists.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Background vocalists are Sara Gallo, Polanco Jones and Kristina Leopold, with Tess Marshall, Brad Greer and Kyle Ramar Freeman as understudies.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the vocalists, John Pagano, toured with Bacharach for many years.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalists
singers
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Three Texas mariachi brothers — who were recently detained and released by ICE — are set to open for one of the biggest country singers at her shows in the Lone Star state.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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McAnally is friends with both singers and became the sounding board for their writing session.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Vocalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalists. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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