Tobias Jesso Jr. receives his second nomination for Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical, following his historic win as the category's inaugural recipient in 2023. This year, he continued to showcase his cross-genre appeal, contributing to projects for artists such as Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, HAIM, and Olivia Dean.

Commercial success

• He co-wrote Dua Lipa’s “Houdini,” which topped the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for 14 weeks starting in November 2023.

• His co-written track "Man I Need" with Olivia Dean reached the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant breakthrough for Dean.

Cultural impact

• Tobias Jesso Jr. was honored with the SOCAN International Achievement Award in 2024, recognizing his global influence as a songwriter.

• Jesso’s collaborations span major pop and indie artists including Adele, Dijon, ROSALÍA & FKA twigs, reinforcing his reputation as a sought-after songwriter across genres.

Critical response

• Pitchfork praised Jesso’s recent work, noting, "This may be Jesso’s unplugged album, but close listens reveal that his refurbished Steinway isn’t so unadorned... That he lets us see the pieces, instead of filling in the cracks, makes this portrait feel bracing and true." Read full review

• The Guardian highlighted his songwriting approach, stating, "He kept himself behind the scenes, in the process becoming one of the world’s most successful and in-demand pop songwriters – thanks, in no small part, to his focus on simple, emotions-first songwriting." Read full review