Natalie Oganesyan editorHarry Styles has been named Variety’s Hitmaker of the Year for his critically acclaimed second studio album “Fine Line.” The British breakout will be featured in the fourth annual Hitmakers issue, with an extensive interview alongside original photography from Parker Woods, to be released Dec.
2. This year’s Hitmakers event will be held virtually Dec. 3.Variety will also honor artists Roddy Ricch as breakthrough artist of the year, Lewis Capaldi as songwriter of the year, Maren Morris with the crossover award and Mustard as producer of the year.The Hitmakers franchise recognizes the writers, producers, publishers, managers and executives who help make — and break — the 25 most-consumed songs of the year, as compiled.
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