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Megan Moroney Performs, Celebrates Jessie Jo Dillon During 19th ACM Honors (Special Look)

Megan Moroney performed “Beautiful Things” during Wednesday’s event.

by Brian Cantor Aug 20, 2026, 1:23 am

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 19: Megan Moroney poses backstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)

One of the biggest names in country music played a big role during one of the biggest nights in country music.

Megan Moroney took the stage during Wednesday’s 19th ACM Honors celebration to honor Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon. Moroney and Dillon have collaborated on past releases, including recent chart-topper “Beautiful Things.”

That is the song Moroney played during the prestigious event, which took place at The Pinnacle in Nashville.

Following the event, the ACM released a collection of press photos from the award presentation, Moroney’s performance, and the backstage area. Those follow.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 19: Megan Moroney performs onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 19: Jessie Jo Dillon (R) accepts the ACM Songwriter of the Year Award presented by Megan Moroney (L) onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 19: (L-R) Megan Moroney and Jessie Jo Dillon are seen backstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 19: Megan Moroney speaks onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 19: Megan Moroney poses backstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)

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Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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