2024 MusicRow Awards Category Profile: Female Songwriter Of The Year

Following the announcement of this year’s nominees for the 36th annual MusicRow Awards, presented by City National Bank, we take a closer look at the Female Songwriter of the Year category.

Female Songwriter of the Year nominees are based on data from MusicRow’s Top Songwriter Chart. Eligible projects were active during the eligibility period of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.

This year’s winners will be announced online on all MusicRow platforms on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Click here to see the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.

Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribers. Voting is now open and closes on Aug. 9 at 5:00 p.m. To receive a ballot to vote in the MusicRow Awards, becoming a MusicRow subscriber here.

Below are a selection of songs that entered the MusicRow Songwriter Chart for the Female Songwriter of the Year nominees:

Jessi Alexander
“5 Leaf Clover” recorded by Luke Combs
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” recorded by Luke Combs
“Chevrolet” recorded by Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll
“Light On In The Kitchen” recorded by Ashley McBryde
“No Caller ID” recorded by Megan Moroney
“You, Me, & Whiskey” recorded by Justin Moore & Priscilla Block

Kat Higgins
“The Painter” recorded by Cody Johnson

Jessie Jo Dillon
“Back Then Right Now” recorded by Tyler Hubbard
“Halfway To Hell” recorded by Jelly Roll
“Memory Lane” recorded by Old Dominion
“Messed Up As Me” recorded by Keith Urban
“No Caller ID” recorded by Megan Moroney

Hillary Lindsey
“Burn It Down” recorded by Parker McCollum
“See You Next Summer” recorded by Brian Kelley

Liz Rose
“Burn It Down” recorded by Parker McCollum

Emily Weisband
“Can’t Breakup Now” recorded by Old Dominion & Megan Moroney
“Glory Days” recorded by Gabby Barrett
“Looking For You” recorded by Chris Young