Jessie Jo Dillon Makes History With ACM Songwriter Of The Year Win

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Jessie Jo Dillon. Photo: Lily Nelson

Jessie Jo Dillon has been crowned this year’s ACM Songwriter of the Year, becoming the first to win the award three times, as well as the first to do so in three consecutive years. She also remains one of only three women to ever win.

Frequent collaborator Megan Moroney called Dillon while Dillon was in a recording session at RCA Studio A with Carter Faith via FaceTime to deliver the news, “We have to celebrate because for the third year in a row, you are the ACM Songwriter of the Year!”

“I’m beside myself to have won this coveted award once, let alone three times,” shares Dillon. “I’m honored to be recognized by this community that I love so dearly. Thank you all, especially my publishers, and long live country music!”

The award adds to a momentous year for Dillon, where she has already been recognized at the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards for penning three No. 1 songs in a calendar year (“Lies, Lies, Lies,” “Happen To Me,” “Am I Okay?). “Am I Okay?” is also up for an ACM this year for Song of the Year, while “Happen To Me” is nominated for Best Country Song at the American Music Awards. Dillon also co-wrote “Lighter” by Carin León and Jelly Roll, which will serve as the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Dillon is a three time GRAMMY nominee for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical (2024–2026), and a four time GRAMMY nominee for Best Country Song. Her recent hits include “Beautiful Things” and “Medicine” by Moroney, “Wish You Well” by Vincent Mason, “Baggage” by Kelsea Ballerini, and “Friday Night Heartbreaker” by Jon Pardi.

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