The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SONGSTER
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What does SONGSTER mean?
SONGSTER noun- A man who sings songs, especially as a profession; a male singer.
- A male songbird.
- One who writes songs.
- A book of songs; songbook.