RAYE Named Variety's 2026 Hitmaker of the Year — a First for Independents
Variety names RAYE its 2026 Hitmaker of the Year — the first independent artist to win it — honoring her December 5 in Los Angeles alongside Olivia Rodrigo and Katseye.
Topic
Songwriting
Topic
Songwriting
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Taylor Swift Becomes Youngest Member of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift Becomes Youngest Member of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
