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Raye Named Variety’s 2026 Hitmaker of the Year

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Variety has announced that artist, songwriter and producer RAYE is the 2026 Hitmaker of the Year and will be honored at the 10th annual Hitmakers event in Los Angeles on December 5. Other honorees include Olivia Rodrigo (Songwriter of the Year), Katseye (Group of the Year), and Sienna Spiro (Visionary Voice), with many more to […]

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