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Songwriter of the year went to the country music label’s songwriter, Jessie Jo Dillon
Big Machine Music, a label under Hybe America, was named publisher of the year at the 10th AIMP Nashville Awards, the company announced Thursday.
The awards, hosted annually by the Association of Independent Music Publishers, recognize outstanding achievements by independent publishers and songwriters in the American country and pop music scene. Big Machine Music earned the honor for a second time, following its previous win in 2021.
“This is an amazing honor, but being part of Nashville’s vibrant, independent publishing community is the reward in itself,” Big Machine Music President Mike Molinar said in a statement. “Thank you to our incredible writers and staff. This is a reflection of all of their talent and work.”
Jessie Jo Dillon, a songwriter affiliated with Big Machine Music, was named songwriter of the year, marking her second win at the event. Dillon is a highly acclaimed songwriter who also won songwriter of the year at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards and was nominated for the “songwriter of the year — non-classical” category at both the 66th (2024) and 67th (2025) Grammy Awards.
Big Machine Music represents a roster of acclaimed songwriters including Dillon, Laura Veltz and Ryan Hurd. Their works have been featured in releases by global artists such as Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, Carin Leon, The Kid Laroi, Diplo, Demi Lovato and Jessie Murph.
