Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has officially been named Variety’s 2025 Hitmaker of the Year, solidifying her place as one of the biggest forces in the music industry. The “Espresso” singer will receive the prestigious honour at Variety’s ninth annual Hitmakers celebration, taking place on December 6 in Los Angeles.

The annual event recognises artists, producers, and executives behind the 25 most-consumed songs of the year, based on data from Billboard and Luminate charts. Carpenter’s rise to the top of the pop scene has been meteoric, with multiple chart-topping singles and viral hits dominating both, radio and streaming platforms.

Sabrina joins an impressive list of past Hitmaker of the Year recipients, including Charli XCX, SZA, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Elton John, and Dua Lipa.