Get ready for a musical celebration like no other! The Hitmaker of the Year award goes to the incredible Sabrina Carpenter!
Variety is thrilled to announce that Sabrina Carpenter, the talented singer-songwriter, will be receiving this prestigious honor at the 9th annual Hitmakers event. This event is a musical journey, looking back at the year's biggest hits and recognizing the industry's key players who shaped the music scene.
But here's where it gets controversial... the Hitmakers issue also highlights the 25 most-consumed songs of the year, as measured by Billboard and Luminate charts. And this year, Sabrina Carpenter's impact is undeniable. Her seventh studio album, "Man's Best Friend," released in August, continues her chart dominance, which began with the Grammy-winning "Short & Sweet" in 2024. The album's lead single, "Manchild," topped the charts and debuted at an impressive No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with over 180 million streams in the U.S. within the first week!
Carpenter's success doesn't stop there. She's set to headline the iconic Coachella festival next April and has already made her Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville. Her North American tour, in support of "Man's Best Friend," kicks off in Pittsburgh on October 23rd and includes multiple nights at Madison Square Garden and the Crypto.com Arena in LA. Talk about a boss move!
Jem Aswad, Variety's Executive Music Editor, had this to say: "Sabrina is a force to be reckoned with. She seamlessly blends pop and provocation, and her artistic control is inspiring. We're overjoyed to celebrate her as our 2025 Hitmaker of the Year."
Previous Hitmakers of the Year include Charli XCX, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, and the dynamic duo of Elton John and Dua Lipa. Sabrina Carpenter joins this elite group, solidifying her place in music history.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements and details in the coming weeks! And remember, music is a powerful force, and Sabrina Carpenter is its current queen. What do you think? Is Sabrina Carpenter the Hitmaker of the Year? Let us know in the comments!
