tribute album

noun

: a recording of a set of songs that another musician or musical group is known for performing

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Following his death, Saving for a Custom Van, a 31-track tribute album, was released in 2020, featuring covers of Schlesinger’s work from artists such as Nada Surf, Motion City Soundtrack, Rachel Bloom, and Sarah Silverman. —

Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025 Eddie Vedder, Fiona Apple, Mumford & Sons, and Brandi Carlile are among the artists who will cover Neil Young classics for an upcoming tribute album benefitting the Bridge School. —

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025 Kris Kristofferson tribute album 'The Pilgrim' On an August morning in 2004, Kristofferson was surprised with the news that he would be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. —

Juli Thanki, The Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2024 Whitney Houston sang it in his honor at the 1999 Soul Train Awards, whereas Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé won a Grammy for their version from the 2005 tribute album that came after his tragic death. —

Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tribute album

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