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Variety Honors Music Icons at Annual Hitmakers Celebration

11/19/2025

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Variety announced eight honorees for its ninth annual Hitmakers celebration recognizing breakthrough success in music.
Tate McRae is honored as Powerhouse of the Year, Buddy Guy is Living Legend, Republic Records is Label of the Year, and Riot Games will receive the Interactive Music in Media Award.
The event will take place on December 6 in Los Angeles, featuring Sabrina Carpenter as Hitmaker of the Year.

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Variety announced eight honorees for its ninth annual Hitmakers celebration recognizing breakthrough success in music.
Tate McRae is honored as Powerhouse of the Year, Buddy Guy is Living Legend, Republic Records is Label of the Year, and Riot Games will receive the Interactive Music in Media Award.
The event will take place on December 6 in Los Angeles, featuring Sabrina Carpenter as Hitmaker of the Year.