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Variety Celebrates Music's Finest at 2025 Hitmakers Awards

12/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Variety announced honorees for its ninth annual Hitmakers celebration, recognizing contributions in music for 2025.
Megan Moroney received the Storyteller of the Year award, while Rosé was named Global Hitmaker of the Year.
The Future Is Female Award went to Addison Rae, Elvira Anderfjärd, and Luka Kloser for their work on Rae's debut album.
Big Loud was honored for a decade of success, and Elliot Grainge was recognized as Executive of the Year.
The event will conclude with a brunch on December 6, 2025, in Los Angeles, with additional recognition on Variety's website and magazine.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, Big Loud received the Platinum Decade Award, celebrating its influence on artists like Morgan Wallen, whose album "Dangerous" sold over 3 million copies. This recognition reflects a broader trend in the music industry towards diverse voices, as seen with emerging artists like Megan Moroney and Addison Rae, highlighting the evolving landscape of contemporary music and the importance of collaboration.

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Story summary

Variety announced honorees for its ninth annual Hitmakers celebration, recognizing contributions in music for 2025.
Megan Moroney received the Storyteller of the Year award, while Rosé was named Global Hitmaker of the Year.
The Future Is Female Award went to Addison Rae, Elvira Anderfjärd, and Luka Kloser for their work on Rae's debut album.
Big Loud was honored for a decade of success, and Elliot Grainge was recognized as Executive of the Year.
The event will conclude with a brunch on December 6, 2025, in Los Angeles, with additional recognition on Variety's website and magazine.

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