Variety has annually recognized writers, producers, publishers, managers and executives who were instrumental in making the 25 most-consumed songs of the year.
On their seventh annual gathering, the publication released its honorees this year - which includes big names in the industry today.
2023 Variety Hitmakers Celebration Honorees
The celebration for the Variety Hitmakers Celebration Winners will cap off with an invitation-only brunch on Dec. 2, 2023, organized by Sony Audio and the "For The Music" campaign.
Among this year's top honorees is SZA, who was named Variety's hitmaker of the year, with her smash song "Kill Bill."
"The goal of Hitmakers always has been to honor the top artists and songs of the year, and especially the people behind them," said Variety Executive Music Editor Jem Aswad. "SZA, her 'SOS' album and tour, and her hits this year are not only a creative and commercial triumph, but one with a reach that stretches far beyond the music world. We are so proud to honor her as our Hitmaker of the Year, and to honor Olivia Rodrigo, Metro Boomin, Maren Morris and more."
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Here are the other honorees for the 2023 Variety Hitmakers Celebration:
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SZA - Hitmaker of the Year
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Olivia Rodrigo - Storyteller of the Year
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Boygenius - Group of the Year
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Metro Boomin - Producer of the Year
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Mark Ronson - Soundtrack of the Year
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Maren Morris - Changemaker of the Year
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Republic Records - Label of the Year
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Billie Eilish and FINNEAS - Film Song of the Year: "What Was I Made For"
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Grammy Museum President and CEO Michael Sticka - Music Education and Advocacy Leadership Award presented by City National Bank
Rodrigo released one of the most highly-anticipated albums of the year, "Guts," a follow-up on her wildly successful Grammy-winning debut album, "Sour."
Boygenius, on the other hand, made their mark this year with their debut album release, "The Record."
Meanwhile, Metro Boomin's prowess in production has been exemplified by producing multiple Hip-Hop hits, especially the "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" soundtrack.
However, it was Mark Ronson's highly-acclaimed "Barbie" soundtrack that takes Soundtrack of the Year, along with Billie Eilish and FINNEAS' "What Was I Made For."
After her controversial departure from the country music genre, Maren Morris is being honored as the Changemaker of the Year.
Lastly, Republic Records has been honored Label of the Year while Grammy Museum President and CEO Michael Sticka received the Music Education and Advocacy Leadership Award.
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