Variety's Hitmakers 2021 - Honorees Revealed!

BTS, Lana Del Rey and Olivia Rodrigo are being honored in a big way!

The stars are among several acts being recognized as part of Variety‘s fifth annual Hitmakers.

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The upcoming issue recognizes writers, producers, publishers, managers and executives who helped shape the 25 most popular songs of the year.

Hitmakers includes an invitation-only brunch held on Saturday, December 4.

Amazon Music will host the red carpet pre-show and awards presentation with Variety.

Find out who will be honored…

Record of the Year
BTS, “Butter”

The Future Is Female Award presented by Motown Records
City Girls

Label of the Year
Columbia Records

Producer of the Year
Mike Dean

Decade Award
Lana Del Rey

Film Song of the Year
Billie Eilish & Finneas (“No Time to Die”)

Group of the Year
Glass Animals

A&R Award
Wendy Goldstein

Hitmaker of Tomorrow
Jack Harlow

Sync of the Year
Walker Hayes, “Fancy Like”

Innovator of the Year
Lil Nas X

Executive of the Year
Warner Recorded Music CEO Max Lousada

Collaborator of the Year
Normani

Rising Star Award presented by Amazon Music
Polo G

Songwriter of the Year
Olivia Rodrigo

Manager of the Year
Austin Rosen (Post Malone)

Crossover Award
Kali Uchis

Hitbreaker of the Year
Steven Victor