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Academy of Country Music

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

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, California

California

California is a U.S. state on the West Coast of the United States of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and to the south the Mexico state of Baja California....
as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association

Country Music Association

The Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre....
founded in 1958 was based in Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the Capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County, Tennessee. It is the second most populous city in the state after Memphis, Tennessee....
, the Academy sought to promote country music

Country music

Country music is a blend of popular American music forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It has roots in Traditional music, Celtic music, gospel music, and old-time music and evolved rapidly in the 1920s....
in the western states. As such, its early membership was largely composed of those country performers based in the west. This is evidenced by the early awards shows being dominated by Bakersfield

Bakersfield sound

The Bakersfield sound was a musical genre of country music developed in the mid- to late 1950s in and around Bakersfield, California, California....
artists Buck

Buck Owens

Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens, Jr., was an United States singer and guitarist, who had 21 number-one hits on the Billboard magazine country music charts, with his legendary band, the Buckaroos....
and Bonnie Owens

Bonnie Owens

Bonnie Owens was an Demographics of the United States Country music singer....
and Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard

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The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

California

Country Music Association

Nashville, Tennessee

Country music

Bakersfield sound

The Bakersfield sound was a musical genre of country music developed in the mid- to late 1950s in and around Bakersfield, California, California....
artists Buck

Buck Owens

Bonnie Owens

Bonnie Owens was an Demographics of the United States Country music singer....
and Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard

Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
. At the first ceremony held in 1966, Buck Owens won for Top Male Vocalist and Bonnie Owens won for Top Female Vocalist. Haggard was named Top New Male Vocalist and Kaye Adams

Kaye Adams

Kay Adams is an United States Country music singer.In the 1960s, Adams arrived on the country scene with the songs "Six Days A Waiting," "Old Heart Get Ready," "Anymore," "Don't Talk Trouble To Me," "Trapped," "Roll Out The Red Carpet," "I Cried At Your Wedding," "Honky Tonk Heartache" and "She Didn't Color Daddy." She appeared as a regul...
was named Top New Female Vocalist.

Awards

The most prestigious awards are for Artist of the Decade and Entertainer of the Year. There are a number of other awards to recognize male and female vocalists, albums, videos, songs and musicians. The awards are typically presented in May and recognize achievement for the previous year. An award presented in 1999 is for achievement in 1998, i.e., the "1998" award.

Artists of the Decade

2000s George Strait

George Strait

George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
(announced October 2008, to be presented April 2009)

1990s Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
(presented 1999)

1980s Alabama

Alabama (band)

Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
(presented 1989)

1970s Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
(presented 1979)

1960s Marty Robbins

Marty Robbins

Martin David Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.One of the most popular and successful United States Country music singers of his era, Robbins' songs were often eclectic, touching notably on an array of world music....
(presented 1969)

Major awards

Year	Entertainer of the Year	Male Vocalist of the Year	Female Vocalist of the Year	Song of the Year
2007	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as the winner of the American Idol of American Idol, and has become a Music recording sales certification#List of international sales certification thresholds recording artist and a multiple Grammy Award winner....	Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles is an American Grammy-winning country music artist. She is known primarily for her role as lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland alongside Kristian Bush.... – "Stay Stay (Sugarland song) "Stay" is a Grammy-winning song recorded by American country music duo Sugarland. Released in September 2007, it is the fourth and final single from their 2006 album Enjoy the Ride .... "
2006	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as the winner of the American Idol of American Idol, and has become a Music recording sales certification#List of international sales certification thresholds recording artist and a multiple Grammy Award winner....	Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon Buddy Cannon Buddy Cannon is an American country music songwriter and record producer. Active since the late 1970s, he is known primarily for his work as Kenny Chesney's record producer, for which he won the Academy of Country Music's Producer of the Year award in 2006.... , Jamey Johnson Jamey Johnson Jamey Johnson is an American country music artist. Signed to BNA Records in 2005, Johnson made his debut with his single "The Dollar", the title track to his 2006 album The Dollar.... – "Give It Away Give It Away (George Strait song) "Give It Away" is a 2006 song by American country music artist George Strait.The song became George's 41st No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, setting a new record for most No.... "
2005	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Keith Urban Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban is an Australian Grammy Award- and ARIA Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States....	Sara Evans Sara Evans Sara Lynn Evans is an American country music singer-songwriter who has had numerous top 10 hits.Sara Evans was one of the few traditional-styled singers to emerge from Nashville in the late 1990s, according to Allmusic....	Craig Wiseman Craig Wiseman Craig Michael Wiseman is a Grammy Award-winning American country music songwriter. Active since the late 1980s as a songwriter, he has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts.... , Ronnie Dunn Ronnie Dunn Ronnie Dunn is an United States country music singer-songwriter. He is currently one half of the multi-award winning, American country music duo Brooks & Dunn.... – "Believe Believe (Brooks & Dunn song) "Believe" is a single by United States country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was the second single from their album Hillbilly Deluxe , and it won the Country Music Association's 2006 awards for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year.... "
2004	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Keith Urban Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban is an Australian Grammy Award- and ARIA Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States....	Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Frances Wilson is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts....	Craig Wiseman Craig Wiseman Craig Michael Wiseman is a Grammy Award-winning American country music songwriter. Active since the late 1980s as a songwriter, he has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts.... , Tim Nichols Tim Nichols Tim Nichols... – "Live Like You Were Dying Live Like You Were Dying (song) "Live Like You Were Dying" is a song by American country music artist Tim McGraw which appears on his Live Like You Were Dying album. It reached #1 on the U.S.... "
2003	Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...	Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...	Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina Mariea Schiff is an American country music singer and songwriter who records as Martina McBride. She is best-known for her Inspirational music-styled ballads about women and children....	Doug Johnson, Kim Williams – "Three Wooden Crosses Three Wooden Crosses "Three Wooden Crosses" is a single by United States country music singer-songwriter Randy Travis. The first single from his 2002 album, Rise and Shine , it became Travis' sixteenth Number One single, and his first since "Whisper My Name" in 1994.... "
2002	Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....	Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina Mariea Schiff is an American country music singer and songwriter who records as Martina McBride. She is best-known for her Inspirational music-styled ballads about women and children....	Phillip Brian White, David Vincent Williams – "I'm Movin' On I'm Movin' On (Rascal Flatts song) "I'm Movin' On" is the title of a song written by Phillip White and D. Vincent Williams, and recorded by the country music group Rascal Flatts on their Rascal Flatts .... "
2001	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....	Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina Mariea Schiff is an American country music singer and songwriter who records as Martina McBride. She is best-known for her Inspirational music-styled ballads about women and children....	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits.... – "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) "Where Were You " is a country music song composed by Alan Jackson. Written in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks and introduced at the Country Music Association's annual awards show on November 7, 2001, it reached the top of the Billboard country charts.... "
2000	Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009....	Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....	Mark D. Sanders, Tia Sillers – "I Hope You Dance I Hope You Dance (song) "I Hope You Dance" is a crossover country pop song recorded by country singer Lee Ann Womack along with Sons of the Desert . The song, which was featured on Womack's 2000 I Hope You Dance, reached Number One on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts, and also reached #14 on the Billboard... "
1999	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain Order of Canada is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country music and popular music genres. Her third album Come on Over is the List of best-selling albums worldwide of all time by a female musician and the best-selling album in the history of country music....	Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units....	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....	Marv Green, Aimee Mayo – "Amazed Amazed "Amazed" is a country music song written by Marv Green, Chris Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo. It was first recorded by Lonestar, released as a single from the band's third album, 1999 in country music's Lonely Grill.... "
1998	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units....	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....	Steve Wariner Steve Wariner Steven Noel Wariner is an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. In his career, he has released eighteen studio albums, including six on MCA Records, and three each on RCA Records, Arista Records and Capitol Records.... , Billy Kirsch – "Holes in the Floor of Heaven"
1997	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....	Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood is an American country music artist, best known for her series of major hits throughout the 1990s decade and into the new millennium....	Stephony Smith – "It's Your Love It's Your Love "It's Your Love" is a song by Tim McGraw, released as the first single from his album Everywhere . The song, featuring wife Faith Hill, was a massive hit in the United States, reaching number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in its fifth week.... "
1996	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....	Patty Loveless Patty Loveless Patty Loveless is an United States country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in 1987 with her first, self-titled album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and Bluegrass music genres....	Bill Mack Bill Mack Bill Mack, born Bill Mack Smith II in Shamrock, Texas, and known by the nickname "The Satellite Cowboy" is an United States radio personality and country music songwriter, based in Fort Worth, Texas.... – "Blue Blue (LeAnn Rimes song) "Blue" is the name of the debut single released by United States country music singer, LeAnn Rimes, released in 1996. The song propelled Rimes to fame in 1996 at 13 years old.... "
1995	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....	Patty Loveless Patty Loveless Patty Loveless is an United States country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in 1987 with her first, self-titled album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and Bluegrass music genres....	Dickey Lee Dickey Lee Royden Dickey Lipscomb , known professionally as Dickey Lee , is an United States pop music/country music singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs "Patches" and "Laurie ."... , Karen Staley, Danny Mayo – "The Keeper of the Stars The Keeper of the Stars "The Keeper of the Stars" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd. Released in early 1995 as the fourth single from his 1994 album No Ordinary Man, it went on to reach a peak of #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.... "
1994	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Gary Baker, Frank Myers Baker & Myers Baker & Myers was an American country music duo composed of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters Gary Baker and Frank J. Myers, who first worked as songwriters for other country music artists; one of their most notable compositions is John Michael Montgomery's 1994 crossover hit "I Swear", which won the Grammy Award for Best Co... – "I Swear I Swear "I Swear" is a ballad written by Baker & Myers that became a hit for two acts in 1994. Initially it was a number one song on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart for John Michael Montgomery at the beginning of the year.... "
1993	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig...	Wynonna Judd Wynonna Judd Wynonna Judd is an American country music singer. Born Christina Claire Ciminella, she was renamed Wynonna Ellen Judd, a name adapted from the line "Don't forget Winona, Arizona" in the pop song "Route 66 "....	Victoria Shaw Victoria Shaw (singer) Victoria Lynn Shaw is an American country music artist. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.... , Chuck Cannon – "I Love the Way You Love Me I Love the Way You Love Me "I Love The Way You Love Me" is a single by United States country music singer John Michael Montgomery that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.... "
1992	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig...	Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer....	Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig... , John Barlow Jarvis – "I Still Believe in You I Still Believe in You (song) "I Still Believe in You" is a single by United States country music singer Vince Gill that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.... "
1991	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Billy Dean Billy Dean William Harold Dean, Jr. is an American country music singer and songwriter who first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search.... , Richard Leigh Richard Leigh (songwriter) Richard Leigh is an United States country music songwriter and singer. He is best known for penning "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" . In 1978 he received a Grammy Award for "Best Country Song" for the popular song.... – "Somewhere in My Broken Heart"
1990	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Tony Arata – "The Dance"
1989	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....	Clint Black Clint Black Clint Patrick Black is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight Number One singles on the U.S....	Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea Kathleen Alice Mattea is an American female country music and Bluegrass music performer who often brings Celtic music sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a singer, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts....	Jon Vezner, Don Henry – "Where've You Been"
1988	Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....	K. T. Oslin K. T. Oslin K. T. Oslin is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter. Between 1981 and the present, she has released seven studio albums, and has charted more than fifteen singles on the Billboard country charts....	Charles Nelson, Paul Nelson – "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" is a country music by Kathy Mattea from her 1987 album, Untasted Honey. The song was released as a single and hit number one on both the US Hot Country Charts and Canadian Country charts in 1988.... "
1987	Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....	Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance- and Dove Award-winning United States country music singer. Active since 1985, he has recorded more than a dozen studio albums to date, in addition to charting more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which sixteen have reached Number On...	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet is a country music singer and songwriter. He recorded ten studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted sixteen singles on the Billboard country charts, including two Number One hits.... , Don Schlitz Don Schlitz Don Schlitz is an award-winning country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards.... – "Forever and Ever, Amen Forever and Ever, Amen "Forever and Ever, Amen" is a single, released in 1987, by country music artist Randy Travis. It is his third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts.... "
1986	Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....	Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance- and Dove Award-winning United States country music singer. Active since 1985, he has recorded more than a dozen studio albums to date, in addition to charting more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which sixteen have reached Number On...	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet is a country music singer and songwriter. He recorded ten studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted sixteen singles on the Billboard country charts, including two Number One hits.... , Don Schlitz Don Schlitz Don Schlitz is an award-winning country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards.... – "On the Other Hand"
1985	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Fred Parris, Mike Reid, Troy Seals Troy Seals Troy Seals is an United States singer, songwriter, and guitarist.He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes, Jim Seals and Dan Seals and Brady Seals .... – "Lost in the Fifties Tonight Lost in the Fifties Tonight "Lost in The Fifties Tonight ", also known simply as "Lost in The Fiftes Tonight", is a song made famous by country music singer Ronnie Milsap.... "
1984	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....	Harlan Howard Harlan Howard Harlan Perry Howard was a prolific United States songwriter, principally in the field of country music. In a career spanning six decades Harlan Howard wrote a large number of popular and enduring songs, recorded by a variety of different artists.... , Brent Maher, Sonny Throckmorton Sonny Throckmorton James Fron Throckmorton is an American country music singer and songwriter. Known primarily for his songwriting, Throckmorton has had more than 1000 of his songs recorded by various country singers.... – "Why Not Me"
1983	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....	Lee Greenwood Lee Greenwood Lee Greenwood is an American country music artist. Active since the early 1980s, he has released more than twenty major-label albums and has charted more than thirty-five singles on the Billboard country music charts....	Janie Fricke Janie Fricke Janie Fricke is an American country music singer, best remembered for a series of country music hits in the early to mid 1980s.Janie Fricke was one of the most popular female country singers of the '80s, racking a string of hits and proving herself a versatile vocalist with a particular flair for ballads....	Larry Henley Larry Henley Larry Henley is an United States singing and songwriter, born June 30, 1941 in Arp, Texas, Texas. He is perhaps best known for co-writing the 1989 hit record, "Wind Beneath My Wings".... , Jeff Silbar – "Wind Beneath My Wings Wind Beneath My Wings "Wind Beneath My Wings" is a U.S. number-one single by Bette Midler from the soundtrack of the film Beaches . It was named Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards of 1990.... "
1982	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....	Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and musician. He was one of country?s most popular and influential artists in the List of years in country music....	Sylvia	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist.... – "Are the Good Times Really Over"
1981	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....	Felice Bryant, Boudleaux Bryant Felice and Boudleaux Bryant Felice Bryant and Boudleaux Bryant were an United States wife and husband country music songwriting team who were also at the forefront of the evolution of pop music.... , Larry Collins, Sandy Pinkard – "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma"
1980	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....	George Jones George Jones George Glenn Jones , is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....	Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music....	Bobby Braddock Bobby Braddock Robert Valentine Braddock is an American country music songwriter and record producer. A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Braddock has contributed numerous hit songs during more than 40 years in the industry, including 13 number-one hit singles.... , Curly Putman Curly Putman Claude "Curly" Putman Jr. is an American songwriter, based in Nashville. His biggest success was "Green Green Grass of Home" , which was covered by Elvis Presley, Johnny Darrell, Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roberto Leal, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Joe Tex and Tom Jones .... – "He Stopped Loving Her Today He Stopped Loving Her Today "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a song by country music artist George Jones that has been named in some surveys as the greatest country song of all time.... "
1979	Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an United States country music singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains Cultural icon, especially in American popular culture....	Larry Gatlin Larry Gatlin Larry Gatlin is an United States. He is best-known for teaming up with his brothers in the late 1970s, where they became one of country music's most successful acts of the 1970s and 1980s....	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....	Sonny Throckmorton Sonny Throckmorton James Fron Throckmorton is an American country music singer and songwriter. Known primarily for his songwriting, Throckmorton has had more than 1000 of his songs recorded by various country singers.... , Curly Putman Curly Putman Claude "Curly" Putman Jr. is an American songwriter, based in Nashville. His biggest success was "Green Green Grass of Home" , which was covered by Elvis Presley, Johnny Darrell, Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roberto Leal, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Joe Tex and Tom Jones .... – "It's a Cheatin' Situation"
1978	Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone....	Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone....	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....	Randy Goodrum Randy Goodrum Randy Goodrum is an United States songwriter. Goodrum has written numerous popular songs, including Anne Murray's #1 hit "You Needed Me" and "Broken Hearted Me" , Michael Johnson 's "Bluer Than Blue" , England Dan & John Ford Coley's "It's Sad To Belong" , Steve Perry 's "Oh Sherrie" , DeBarge's "Who's Holding Donna Now", cowritten with Da... – "You Needed Me You Needed Me "You Needed Me" is a popular song written by Randy Goodrum, who describes it as being about "unconditional undeserved love." It was a number one single in the United States during 1978 for Canadian singer Anne Murray.... "
1977	Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music....	Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone....	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....	Roger Bowling Roger Bowling Roger Bowling was a Nashville songwriter in the 1970s who specialized in Country music. His best known songs included "Lucille " , and "Coward of the County" , both recorded by Kenny Rogers, and "Blanket on the Ground", "What I've Got In Mind", and "57 Chevrolet", recorded by Billie Jo Spears.... , Hal Bynum Hal Bynum Hal Bynum is an American songwriter most notably associated with the Outlaw country movement in the 1970s. Bynum has written more than 200 songs for popular country artists, including Kenny Rogers Patty Loveless , Johnny Cash , Cash and Waylon Jennings , and Jim Reeves .... – "Lucille Lucille (Kenny Rogers song) "Lucille" is a popular song recorded by Kenny Rogers. Written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum and produced by Larry Butler, it tells the story of an unfaithful wife and mother.... "
1976	Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley is an United States country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop music-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well....	Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley is an United States country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop music-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well....	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....	Baker Knight – "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time"
1975	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....	Conway Twitty Conway Twitty Conway Twitty was one of the United States most successful country music artists during the 20th century. Most commonly thought of as a country music singer, he also enjoyed success in early rock and roll, R&B, and Pop music....	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....	Larry Weiss – "Rhinestone Cowboy"
1974	Mac Davis Mac Davis Morris Mac Davis, known as Mac Davis , is a country music singer and songwriter originally from Lubbock, Texas, Texas who has enjoyed much pop music Crossover success....	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....	Don Wayne – "Country Bumpkin"
1973	Roy Clark Roy Clark Roy Linwood Clark is a versatile and well-known country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, one of the first nationally televised country variety shows in the United States, from 1969?1992....	Charlie Rich Charlie Rich Charlie Rich was an United States. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country music, and gospel music genres....	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....	Kenny O'Dell Kenny O'Dell Kenny O'Dell is an United States country music singer and songwriter.Early in his career he worked with guitar legand,Duane Eddy,and his own band,Guys and Dolls.... – "Behind Closed Doors"
1972	Roy Clark Roy Clark Roy Linwood Clark is a versatile and well-known country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, one of the first nationally televised country variety shows in the United States, from 1969?1992....	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Donna Fargo Donna Fargo Donna Fargo is an United States, who is best-known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. This includes "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became major crossover Pop music hits in 1972 in country music....	Donna Fargo Donna Fargo Donna Fargo is an United States, who is best-known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. This includes "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became major crossover Pop music hits in 1972 in country music.... – "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA" is a country music and pop music song written and recorded by Donna Fargo. It is written in the voice of a newlywed girl, sung to her new husband.... "
1971	Freddie Hart Freddie Hart (musician) Freddie Hart is an United States country musician and songwriter. He is best known for his chart-topper song "Easy Loving," which won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award two years in a row, in 1971 and 1972....	Freddie Hart Freddie Hart (musician) Freddie Hart is an United States country musician and songwriter. He is best known for his chart-topper song "Easy Loving," which won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award two years in a row, in 1971 and 1972....	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....	Freddie Hart Freddie Hart (musician) Freddie Hart is an United States country musician and songwriter. He is best known for his chart-topper song "Easy Loving," which won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award two years in a row, in 1971 and 1972.... – "Easy Loving Easy Loving "Easy Loving" is a song composed by country music singer-songwriter Freddie Hart . Released in the summer of 1971 in country music, it became Hart's breakthrough hit and a country music standard.... "
1970	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Lynn Anderson Lynn Anderson Lynn Anderson is an United States country music singer and jockey, best known for her Grammy Award-winning country crossover hit single, " Rose Garden."...	Kris Kristofferson Kris Kristofferson Kristoffer Kristian Kristofferson is an United States writer, singer-songwriter, actor, and musician. He is best known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night".... – "For the Good Times"
1969	—	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Tammy Wynette Tammy Wynette Virginia Wynette Pugh, known professionally as Tammy Wynette , was an United States and one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female vocalists....	—
1968	—	Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Glen Travis Campbell is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning, and two time nominated Golden Globe Award United States country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor....	Cathie Taylor	—
1967	—	Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Glen Travis Campbell is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning, and two time nominated Golden Globe Award United States country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor....	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....	—
1966	—	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....	Bonnie Guitar Bonnie Guitar Bonnie Guitar is an United States. She is best remembered for her 1957 Country-Pop crossover hit "Dark Moon ". She became one of the first female Country Music singers to have songs crossover from the Country charts to the Pop charts, and have hits on both sides....	—
1965	—	Buck Owens Buck Owens Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens, Jr., was an United States singer and guitarist, who had 21 number-one hits on the Billboard magazine country music charts, with his legendary band, the Buckaroos....	Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens was an Demographics of the United States Country music singer....	—

Awards by year

2007

Entertainer of the Year:	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Song of the Year:	"Stay Stay (Sugarland song) "Stay" is a Grammy-winning song recorded by American country music duo Sugarland. Released in September 2007, it is the fourth and final single from their 2006 album Enjoy the Ride .... " – Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles is an American Grammy-winning country music artist. She is known primarily for her role as lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland alongside Kristian Bush....
Single of the Year:	"Stay" – Sugarland
Album of the Year:	Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Crazy Ex-Girlfriend *Crazy Ex-Girlfriend* is the second solo album by United States Country music singer Miranda Lambert. The album was released on May 1, 2007 on Columbia Records Nashville.... – Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records....
Top Male Vocalist:	Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Top Female Vocalist:	Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as the winner of the American Idol of American Idol, and has become a Music recording sales certification#List of international sales certification thresholds recording artist and a multiple Grammy Award winner....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jack Ingram Jack Ingram Jack Owen Ingram is an American country music artist. He has recorded seven studio albums, and has released more than a dozen singles to country radio....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an United States country-pop music singer-songwriter. In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw ", which peaked at number six on the Billboard country charts....
Top New Duo or Vocal Group:	Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum is an American country music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. It is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott ....
Video of the Year:	"Online Online (song) "Online" is a single by United States country music artist Brad Paisley. It is the second single from his 2007 album 5th Gear . The single is Brad's ninth overall Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as his fifth consecutive Number One.... " – Brad Paisley
Vocal Event of the Year:	"Find Out Who Your Friends Are Find out Who Your Friends Are "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" is the title of a song written by Casey Beathard and Ed Hill, and by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence.... " – Tracy Lawrence Tracy Lawrence Tracy Lawrence is an American country music artist. Signed to Atlantic Records in 1991, Lawrence debuted that year with the album Sticks and Stones , which produced his first chart single and first Number One hit in its Sticks and Stones .... , Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units.... and Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Crystal Milestone Award:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....

2006

Entertainer of the Year:	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Song of the Year:	"Give It Away Give It Away (George Strait song) "Give It Away" is a 2006 song by American country music artist George Strait.The song became George's 41st No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, setting a new record for most No.... " – George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend.... – Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon Buddy Cannon Buddy Cannon is an American country music songwriter and record producer. Active since the late 1970s, he is known primarily for his work as Kenny Chesney's record producer, for which he won the Academy of Country Music's Producer of the Year award in 2006.... , Jamey Johnson Jamey Johnson Jamey Johnson is an American country music artist. Signed to BNA Records in 2005, Johnson made his debut with his single "The Dollar", the title track to his 2006 album The Dollar....
Single of the Year:	"Give It Away" – George Strait
Album of the Year:	Some Hearts Some Hearts *Some Hearts* is the debut album from American Idol American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, released in the United States on November 15, 2005.... – Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as the winner of the American Idol of American Idol, and has become a Music recording sales certification#List of international sales certification thresholds recording artist and a multiple Grammy Award winner....
Top Male Vocalist:	Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Top Female Vocalist:	Carrie Underwood
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Rodney Atkins Rodney Atkins Rodney Allan Atkins is an American country music artist. Signed to Curb Records since 1997, Atkins charted his first single on the Billboard country charts that year....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records....
Top New Duo or Vocal Group:	Little Big Town Little Big Town Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet....
Video of the Year:	"Before He Cheats Before He Cheats "Before He Cheats" is a song written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and the third wide-release single from Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts.... " – Carrie Underwood
Vocal Event of the Year:	"Building Bridges Building Bridges (Brooks & Dunn song) "Building Bridges" is a song recorded by country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It is the third single released from their 2005 album Hillbilly Deluxe .... " – Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig... and Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow Sheryl Suzanne Crow is an United States singer-songwriter and musician. Her music blends rock music, country music, pop music and folk music, into one mainstream sound, and she has won nine Grammy Awards....

2005

Entertainer of the Year:	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Song of the Year:	"Believe Believe (Brooks & Dunn song) "Believe" is a single by United States country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was the second single from their album Hillbilly Deluxe , and it won the Country Music Association's 2006 awards for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year.... " – Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s.... – Craig Wiseman Craig Wiseman Craig Michael Wiseman is a Grammy Award-winning American country music songwriter. Active since the late 1980s as a songwriter, he has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts.... , Ronnie Dunn Ronnie Dunn Ronnie Dunn is an United States country music singer-songwriter. He is currently one half of the multi-award winning, American country music duo Brooks & Dunn....
Single of the Year:	"Jesus, Take the Wheel Jesus, Take the Wheel "Jesus, Take the Wheel" is a Grammy Award-winning song written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. It is the first single from Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts.... " – Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as the winner of the American Idol of American Idol, and has become a Music recording sales certification#List of international sales certification thresholds recording artist and a multiple Grammy Award winner....
Album of the Year:	Time Well Wasted Time Well Wasted *Time Well Wasted* is the title of the fourth studio album released by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released on August 16, 2005 on Arista Nashville.... – Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Top Male Vocalist:	Keith Urban Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban is an Australian Grammy Award- and ARIA Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States....
Top Female Vocalist:	Sara Evans Sara Evans Sara Lynn Evans is an American country music singer-songwriter who has had numerous top 10 hits.Sara Evans was one of the few traditional-styled singers to emerge from Nashville in the late 1990s, according to Allmusic....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jason Aldean Jason Aldean Jason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. He has recorded two albums on the independent Broken Bow Records label: 2005's Jason Aldean and 2007's Relentless , which have been certified platinum and gold, respectively, by the RIAA....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Carrie Underwood
Top New Duo or Vocal Group:	Sugarland
Video of the Year:	"When I Get Where I'm Going" – Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music....
Vocal Event of the Year:	"When I Get Where I'm Going" – Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton

2004

Entertainer of the Year:	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Song of the Year:	"Live Like You Were Dying Live Like You Were Dying (song) "Live Like You Were Dying" is a song by American country music artist Tim McGraw which appears on his Live Like You Were Dying album. It reached #1 on the U.S.... " – Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units.... – Craig Wiseman Craig Wiseman Craig Michael Wiseman is a Grammy Award-winning American country music songwriter. Active since the late 1980s as a songwriter, he has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts.... , Tim Nichols Tim Nichols Tim Nichols...
Single of the Year:	"Live Like You Were Dying" – Tim McGraw
Album of the Year:	Be Here Be Here *Be Here* is the fourth solo album by New Zealand-born Australian Country music singer Keith Urban.The album produced three #1 singles on the Hot Country Songs charts: "Days Go By", "Making Memories of Us" and "Better Life", as well as the #2 hits "You're My Better Half" and "Tonight I Wanna Cry"; "Live to Love Another Day" also peaked at... – Keith Urban Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban is an Australian Grammy Award- and ARIA Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States....
Top Male Vocalist:	Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist:	Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Frances Wilson is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney ....
Top New Artist:	Gretchen Wilson
Video of the Year:	"Whiskey Lullaby Whiskey Lullaby "Whiskey Lullaby" is the title of a country song composed by Bill Anderson and Jon Randall. It was first recorded by Brad Paisley as a duet with Allison Krauss on Paisley's 2003 album Mud on the Tires, and released in mid-2004 as that album's third single, and the eleventh chart single of Paisley's career.... " – Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA.... and Alison Krauss Alison Krauss Alison Krauss is an American Bluegrass music-Country music singer and fiddler. She entered the music of the United States at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen....
Vocal Event of the Year:	"Whiskey Lullaby" – Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss

2003

Entertainer of the Year:	Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...
Song of the Year:	"Three Wooden Crosses Three Wooden Crosses "Three Wooden Crosses" is a single by United States country music singer-songwriter Randy Travis. The first single from his 2002 album, Rise and Shine , it became Travis' sixteenth Number One single, and his first since "Whisper My Name" in 1994.... " – Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance- and Dove Award-winning United States country music singer. Active since 1985, he has recorded more than a dozen studio albums to date, in addition to charting more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which sixteen have reached Number On... – Doug Johnson, Kim Williams
Single of the Year:	"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (song) "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" is a song sung by Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett, and written by Jim "Moose" Brown and Don Rollins. The song was released by EMI April Music Inc., R.... " – Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits.... and Jimmy Buffett Jimmy Buffett James William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer, songwriter, author, businessman, and recently a movie producer best known for his "island escapism" lifestyle and music including hits such as "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday." He has a devoted base of Fan known as "Parrotheads." His band is called the Coral Reefer Band....
Album of the Year:	Shock'n Y'all Shock'n Y'all *Shock'n Y'all* is an album by country music superstar Toby Keith, released in 2003. The album features 10 studio tracks and the 2 live "Bus Songs".... – Toby Keith
Top Male Vocalist:	Toby Keith
Top Female Vocalist:	Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina Mariea Schiff is an American country music singer and songwriter who records as Martina McBride. She is best-known for her Inspirational music-styled ballads about women and children....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney ....
Top New Artist:	Dierks Bentley Dierks Bentley Dierks Bentley is an American country music artist. After years of playing various local venues, Dierks was discovered and signed to Capitol Records in 2003....
Video of the Year:	"Beer for My Horses Beer for My Horses "Beer for My Horses" is a number-one single, recorded by United States country music artists Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. The song spent six weeks at Number One on the U.S.... " – Toby Keith and Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an United States country music singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains Cultural icon, especially in American popular culture....
Vocal Event of the Year:	"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" – Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett

2002

Entertainer of the Year:	Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...
Song of the Year:	"I'm Movin' On I'm Movin' On (Rascal Flatts song) "I'm Movin' On" is the title of a song written by Phillip White and D. Vincent Williams, and recorded by the country music group Rascal Flatts on their Rascal Flatts .... " – Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney .... – Phillip Brian White, David Vincent Williams
Single of the Year:	"The Good Stuff The Good Stuff "The Good Stuff" is a single, released in 2002, by United States country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was the third single from his 2002 album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems.... " – Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Album of the Year:	Drive Drive (Alan Jackson album) *Drive* is the tenth studio album by country music singer Alan Jackson. Released in 2002 on Arista Nashville, the album produced Jackson's highest-debuting single on the Hot Country Songs charts in the Number One hit "Where Were You ", a ballad written in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.... – Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....
Top Male Vocalist:	Kenny Chesney
Top Female Vocalist:	Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina Mariea Schiff is an American country music singer and songwriter who records as Martina McBride. She is best-known for her Inspirational music-styled ballads about women and children....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Male Vocalist:	Joe Nichols
Top New Female Vocalist:	Kellie Coffey Kellie Coffey Kellie Coffey is an American country music artist who made her debut in 2002 with the release of her single "When You Lie Next to Me", a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a Canadian country music band which started out in Grande Prairie, Alberta in 1995 as 12 Gauge. The band is composed of Brad Mates , David Pichette , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , and Dale Wallace ....
Video of the Year:	"Drive (For Daddy Gene) Drive (For Daddy Gene) "Drive " is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Alan Jackson. It appeared on his album Drive .... " – Alan Jackson
Vocal Event of the Year:	"Mendocino County Line" – Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an United States country music singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains Cultural icon, especially in American popular culture.... and Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack is an United States country music singer and songwriter, who is best-known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love....

2001

Entertainer of the Year:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Song of the Year:	"Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) "Where Were You " is a country music song composed by Alan Jackson. Written in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks and introduced at the Country Music Association's annual awards show on November 7, 2001, it reached the top of the Billboard country charts.... " – Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits.... – Alan Jackson
Single of the Year:	"Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" – Alan Jackson
Album of the Year:	O Brother, Where Art Thou? O Brother, Where Art Thou? (soundtrack) *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* is the soundtrack of music from the 2000 Cinema of the United States comedy film *O Brother, Where Art Thou?*, written, directed and produced by the Coen Brothers and starring George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, and John Goodman.... – Various Artists
Top Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson
Top Female Vocalist:	Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina Mariea Schiff is an American country music singer and songwriter who records as Martina McBride. She is best-known for her Inspirational music-styled ballads about women and children....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Lonestar Lonestar Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Cody Collins , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams . Collins, who had formerly been in another country group called McAlyster, replaced former lead vocalist Richie McDonald, who left in November 2007 for a solo career....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Phil Vassar Phil Vassar Phil Vassar is an American country music artist. Vassar made his debut on the country music scene in the late 1990s, co-writing singles for several country artists, including Tim McGraw , Jo Dee Messina , Collin Raye , and Alan Jackson ....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canada Juno Award award winning country music singer and songwriter. Since the 2001 release of her debut album Room with a View, she has seen success in both her native Canada and in the United States....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Trick Pony Trick Pony Trick Pony was an American country music group formed in 1996 by Keith Burns , Ira Dean , and Heidi Newfield . Under this original lineup, the group recorded three major-label studio albums: the gold-certified Trick Pony , On a Mission , and R.I.D.E. ....
Video of the Year:	"Only in America Only in America (song) "Only in America" is the title of a song recorded by the American country music duo Brooks & Dunn on their 2001 album Steers & Stripes. Kix Brooks, one-half of the duo, co-wrote the song with Don Cook and Ronnie Rogers, although it features Ronnie Dunn on lead vocals.... " – Brooks & Dunn
Vocal Event of the Year:	"I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow Man of Constant Sorrow "Man of Constant Sorrow" is a traditional American folk music song first performed by Dick Burnett , a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally recorded by Burnett as "Farewell Song" printed in a Richard Burnett songbook, c.... " – The Soggy Bottom Boys

2000

Entertainer of the Year:	Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009....
Song of the Year:	"I Hope You Dance I Hope You Dance (song) "I Hope You Dance" is a crossover country pop song recorded by country singer Lee Ann Womack along with Sons of the Desert . The song, which was featured on Womack's 2000 I Hope You Dance, reached Number One on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts, and also reached #14 on the Billboard... " – Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack is an United States country music singer and songwriter, who is best-known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love.... and Sons of the Desert Sons of the Desert (band) Sons of the Desert was an American country music band founded in 1989 in the state of Texas by brothers Drew and Tim Womack , along with Scott Saunders , Doug Virden , and Brian Westrum .... – Mark D. Sanders, Tia Sillers
Single of the Year:	"I Hope You Dance" – Lee Ann Womack and Sons of the Desert
Album of the Year:	How Do You Like Me Now?! How Do You Like Me Now?! *How Do You Like Me Now?!* is the fifth studio album from United States country music artist Toby Keith. It was his first album for DreamWorks Records after parting ways with Mercury Records.... – Toby Keith Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums ? 1993's Toby Keith , 1994's Boomtown , 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package "Noogies for Liberals" for various divisions of Mercury Records before ex...
Top Male Vocalist:	Toby Keith
Top Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Dixie Chicks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Keith Urban Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban is an Australian Grammy Award- and ARIA Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Jamie O'Neal Jamie O'Neal Jamie O'Neal is a contemporary country music singer and songwriter who has had success in the United States. Her parents, Jimmy and Julie Murphy, were also professional musicians....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country pop band founded in Columbus, Ohio. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus , and Joe Don Rooney ....
Video of the Year:	"Goodbye Earl Goodbye Earl "Goodbye Earl", written by Dennis Linde, is a country music song. Initially recorded by the band Sons of the Desert for an unreleased album in the late 1990s, the song gained fame when it was recorded by the Dixie Chicks on their second studio album, featuring Natalie Maines as lead vocalist on Sony's Monument Records label; Fly .... " – Dixie Chicks
Vocal Event of the Year:	"I Hope You Dance" – Lee Ann Womack and Sons of the Desert

1999

Artist of the Decade:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Entertainer of the Year:	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain Order of Canada is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country music and popular music genres. Her third album Come on Over is the List of best-selling albums worldwide of all time by a female musician and the best-selling album in the history of country music....
Song of the Year:	"Amazed Amazed "Amazed" is a country music song written by Marv Green, Chris Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo. It was first recorded by Lonestar, released as a single from the band's third album, 1999 in country music's Lonely Grill.... " – Lonestar Lonestar Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Cody Collins , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams . Collins, who had formerly been in another country group called McAlyster, replaced former lead vocalist Richie McDonald, who left in November 2007 for a solo career.... – Marv Green, Aimee Mayo
Single of the Year:	"Amazed" – Lonestar
Album of the Year:	Fly – Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009....
Top Male Vocalist:	Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units....
Top Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....
Top Vocal Duo or Group:	Dixie Chicks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded six studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Jessica Andrews Jessica Andrews Jessica Danielle Andrews is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "I Will Be There for You", from her debut album Heart Shaped World , released in 1999 on DreamWorks Records Nashville....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Montgomery Gentry Montgomery Gentry Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. Both brothers and Gentry were originally members of a country band which had local success in clubs throughout the state of Kentucky....
Video of the Year:	"Breathe Breathe (Faith Hill song) "Breathe" is a country song by Faith Hill, released as the first single from the album of the same name. The song was extremely successful in the United States, and became Hill's signature song.... " – Faith Hill
Vocal Event of the Year:	"When I Said I Do When I Said I Do "When I Said I Do" is a duet between country music singers Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.... " – Clint Black Clint Black Clint Patrick Black is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight Number One singles on the U.S.... and Lisa Hartman Black

1998

Entertainer of the Year:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Song of the Year:	"Holes in the Floor of Heaven" – Steve Wariner Steve Wariner Steven Noel Wariner is an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. In his career, he has released eighteen studio albums, including six on MCA Records, and three each on RCA Records, Arista Records and Capitol Records.... – Steve Wariner, Billy Kirsch
Single of the Year:	"This Kiss This Kiss "This Kiss" is a song sung by Faith Hill, released as the first single from her 1998 album Faith , released on March 10, 1998. It became the album's most successful single, and brought Hill her first solo top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 7 on September 29, 1998 .... " – Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....
Album of the Year:	Wide Open Spaces Wide Open Spaces *Wide Open Spaces* is the Grammy-nominated fourth album by United States country music band the Dixie Chicks, released in 1998 . It was their first record with new lead vocalist Natalie Maines, and became their breakthrough commercial success.... – Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009....
Top Male Vocalist:	Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units....
Top Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill
Top Vocal Duo or Group:	Dixie Chicks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Mark Wills Mark Wills Daryl Mark Williams is an American country music artist, known professionally as Mark Wills. Signed to Mercury Records between 1996 and 2003, he released five studio albums for the label ? Mark Wills, Wish You Were Here, Permanently, Loving Every Minute and And the Crowd Goes Wild ? as well as a greatest hits packag...
Top New Female Vocalist:	Jo Dee Messina Jo Dee Messina Jo Dee Marie Messina , known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an United States country music artist. In her career charted nine Number One singles on the Billboard country music charts....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Dixie Chicks
Video of the Year:	"This Kiss" – Faith Hill
Vocal Event of the Year:	"Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me" is a Faith Hill song, featuring background by her husband Tim McGraw. It was the second single off Hill's multi-platinum 1998 album Faith .... " – Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

1997

Entertainer of the Year:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Song of the Year:	"It's Your Love It's Your Love "It's Your Love" is a song by Tim McGraw, released as the first single from his album Everywhere . The song, featuring wife Faith Hill, was a massive hit in the United States, reaching number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in its fifth week.... " – Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units.... and Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw.... – Stephony Smith
Single of the Year:	"It's Your Love" – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Album of the Year:	Carrying Your Love with Me Carrying Your Love With Me *Carrying Your Love With Me* is the title of an album released in 1997 by American country music singer George Strait. It was released by MCA Nashville Records and it produced four singles for Strait on the Billboard country charts.... – George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood is an American country music artist, best known for her series of major hits throughout the 1990s decade and into the new millennium....
Top Vocal Duo or Group:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music artist. Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack is an United States country music singer and songwriter, who is best-known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	The Kinleys The Kinleys The Kinleys are an American country music duo composed of identical twin sisters Heather and Jennifer Kinley . Between 1997 and 2000, they recorded two albums for the Epic Records label , also charting eight singles on the U.S....
Video of the Year:	"It's Your Love" – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Vocal Event of the Year:	"It's Your Love" – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

1996

Entertainer of the Year:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Song of the Year:	"Blue Blue (LeAnn Rimes song) "Blue" is the name of the debut single released by United States country music singer, LeAnn Rimes, released in 1996. The song propelled Rimes to fame in 1996 at 13 years old.... " – LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes Margaret LeAnn Rimes is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress, who records under the name LeAnn Rimes. She is best known for her rich vocals similar to legendary country music singer Patsy Cline,... – Bill Mack Bill Mack Bill Mack, born Bill Mack Smith II in Shamrock, Texas, and known by the nickname "The Satellite Cowboy" is an United States radio personality and country music songwriter, based in Fort Worth, Texas....
Single of the Year:	"Blue" – LeAnn Rimes
Album of the Year:	Blue Clear Sky Blue Clear Sky *Blue Clear Sky* is the title of an album released in 1996 by American country music artist George Strait. Certified 3× Multi-Platinum in the U.S.... – George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Patty Loveless Patty Loveless Patty Loveless is an United States country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in 1987 with her first, self-titled album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and Bluegrass music genres....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Sawyer Brown Sawyer Brown Sawyer Brown is an American country music band founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida by five members of country pop singer Don King 's road band: Bobby Randall and Jim Scholten , both from Midland, Michigan; Joe Smyth , Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard , and Mark Miller ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Trace Adkins Trace Adkins Tracy Darrell Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville....
Top New Female Vocalist:	LeAnn Rimes
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Ricochet Ricochet (band) Ricochet is an American country music band whose members hail from the state of Oklahoma. The band was founded in 1993 by brothers Jeff Bryant and Junior Bryant , along with Greg Cook , Teddy Carr , Eddie Kilgallon , and Heath Wright ....
Video of the Year:	"I Think About You" – Collin Raye Collin Raye Floyd Collin Wray is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye. He made his debut on the American country music scene in 1991 with the release of his debut album All I Can Be, which produced his first Number One hit in "Love, Me"....

1995

Entertainer of the Year:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Song of the Year:	"The Keeper of the Stars The Keeper of the Stars "The Keeper of the Stars" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd. Released in early 1995 as the fourth single from his 1994 album No Ordinary Man, it went on to reach a peak of #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.... " – Tracy Byrd – Dickey Lee Dickey Lee Royden Dickey Lipscomb , known professionally as Dickey Lee , is an United States pop music/country music singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs "Patches" and "Laurie ."... , Karen Staley, Danny Mayo
Single of the Year:	"Check Yes or No Check Yes or No "Check Yes or No" is the title of a single released by country singer George Strait in 1995. It was one of several new songs recorded for his 1995 box set Strait Out of the Box.... " – George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Album of the Year:	The Woman in Me – Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain Order of Canada is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country music and popular music genres. Her third album Come on Over is the List of best-selling albums worldwide of all time by a female musician and the best-selling album in the history of country music....
Top Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....
Top Female Vocalist:	Patty Loveless Patty Loveless Patty Loveless is an United States country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in 1987 with her first, self-titled album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and Bluegrass music genres....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	The Mavericks The Mavericks The Mavericks was a Grammy Award-winning alternative country music band founded in 1989 in Miami, Florida, United States. Between 1991 and 2003 they recorded six studio albums, in addition to charting fourteen singles on the Billboard country charts....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Bryan White Bryan White Bryan White is an American country music artist. Signed to Asylum Records in 1994 at age 20, White released his self-titled debut album that year....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Shania Twain
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Lonestar Lonestar Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Cody Collins , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams . Collins, who had formerly been in another country group called McAlyster, replaced former lead vocalist Richie McDonald, who left in November 2007 for a solo career....
Video of the Year:	"The Car" – Jeff Carson Jeff Carson Jeff Carson is an American country music artist. Originally a session musician in Branson, Missouri and later a demo singer, he was signed to Curb Records in 1995, releasing his debut album that year, followed by Butterfly Kisses in 1998 and Real Life in 2002....

1994

Entertainer of the Year:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Song of the Year:	"I Swear I Swear "I Swear" is a ballad written by Baker & Myers that became a hit for two acts in 1994. Initially it was a number one song on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart for John Michael Montgomery at the beginning of the year.... " – John Michael Montgomery John Michael Montgomery John Michael Montgomery is an United States country music artist. He is the brother of Eddie Montgomery, one half of the duo Montgomery Gentry.... – Gary Baker, Frank Myers Baker & Myers Baker & Myers was an American country music duo composed of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters Gary Baker and Frank J. Myers, who first worked as songwriters for other country music artists; one of their most notable compositions is John Michael Montgomery's 1994 crossover hit "I Swear", which won the Grammy Award for Best Co...
Single of the Year:	"I Swear" – John Michael Montgomery
Album of the Year:	Not a Moment Too Soon Not a Moment Too Soon *Not a Moment Too Soon* is the second album from American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released on March 22, 1994. It charted #1 on Billboard's Top 200, and charted #1 on Billboard Country chart and stayed for 26 consecutive weeks.... – Tim McGraw Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an United States country music singer and actor. With many of his albums and singles topping the country music charts, Tim has achieved total album sales in excess of 40 million units....
Top Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	The Mavericks The Mavericks The Mavericks was a Grammy Award-winning alternative country music band founded in 1989 in Miami, Florida, United States. Between 1991 and 2003 they recorded six studio albums, in addition to charting fourteen singles on the Billboard country charts....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Tim McGraw
Top New Female Vocalist:	Chely Wright Chely Wright Richell Rene Wright is an American country music artist who released her debut album in 1994. Although she received an Academy of Country Music award for Top New Female Vocalist that same year, none of her initial songs made a significant impact on the charts....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	The Mavericks
Video of the Year:	"The Red Strokes" – Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....

1993

Entertainer of the Year:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Song of the Year:	"I Love the Way You Love Me I Love the Way You Love Me "I Love The Way You Love Me" is a single by United States country music singer John Michael Montgomery that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.... " – John Michael Montgomery John Michael Montgomery John Michael Montgomery is an United States country music artist. He is the brother of Eddie Montgomery, one half of the duo Montgomery Gentry.... – Victoria Shaw Victoria Shaw (singer) Victoria Lynn Shaw is an American country music artist. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.... , Chuck Cannon
Single of the Year:	"Chattahoochee Chattahoochee (song) Chattahoochee is a single, released in 1993 by country music artist Alan Jackson. It was the third single from his 1992 album A Lot About Livin' .... " – Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....
Album of the Year:	A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) *A Lot About Livin'* is Alan Jackson's third album, released in 1992 on Arista Records. This album produced the singles "Chattahoochee", "She's Got the Rhythm ", "Tonight I Climbed the Wall", " You Can't Have It All" and "Mercury Blues".... – Alan Jackson
Top Male Vocalist:	Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig...
Top Female Vocalist:	Wynonna
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Little Texas Little Texas Little Texas is an American country music band founded in Arlington, Texas in 1988 by Tim Rushlow , Brady Seals , Del Gray , Porter Howell , Dwayne O'Brien , and Duane Propes ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	John Michael Montgomery
Top New Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an United States country music singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Gibson/Miller Band Gibson/Miller Band The Gibson/Miller Band was an American country music band founded in 1990 by Dave Gibson and Bill "Blue" Miller, the latter of whom was a former member of rock musician Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band....
Video of the Year:	"We Shall Be Free We Shall Be Free "We Shall Be Free" is a song released by United States Country Music artist Garth Brooks. It debuted on his fourth studio album The Chase and also appears on The Hits , The Limited Series, Double Live , and The Ultimate Hits.... " – Garth Brooks

1992

Entertainer of the Year:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Song of the Year:	"I Still Believe in You I Still Believe in You (song) "I Still Believe in You" is a single by United States country music singer Vince Gill that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.... " – Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig... – Vince Gill, John Barlow Jarvis
Single of the Year:	"Boot Scootin' Boogie Boot Scootin' Boogie "Boot Scootin' Boogie" is a single, released in 1992, by the American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. Before its release, the band Asleep at the Wheel recorded it on their 1990 album Keepin' Me Up Nights.... " – Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Album of the Year:	Brand New Man Brand New Man *Brand New Man* is the debut album by country duo Brooks & Dunn. The album produced four consecutive Number One singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in "Brand New Man", "Boot Scootin' Boogie", "My Next Broken Heart", and "Neon Moon"; in addition, "Lost and Found" was a #6.... – Brooks & Dunn
Top Male Vocalist:	Vince Gill
Top Female Vocalist:	Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Diamond Rio Diamond Rio Diamond Rio is an United States country music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson , Jimmy Olander , Brian Prout , Marty Roe , Dan Truman , and Dana Williams ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Tracy Lawrence Tracy Lawrence Tracy Lawrence is an American country music artist. Signed to Atlantic Records in 1991, Lawrence debuted that year with the album Sticks and Stones , which produced his first chart single and first Number One hit in its Sticks and Stones ....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognised and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Awards Fans' Choice Entertainer Of The Year Award twice in 1993 & 1995....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Confederate Railroad Confederate Railroad Confederate Railroad is an American country music band founded in 1987 in Marietta, Georgia by Danny Shirley , Michael Lamb , Mark Dufresne , Chris McDaniel , Gates Nichols , and Wayne Secrest ....
Video of the Year:	"Two Sparrows in a Hurricane" – Tanya Tucker Tanya Tucker Tanya Denise Tucker is an American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top Ten and Top 40 hits....

1991

Entertainer of the Year:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Song of the Year:	"Somewhere in My Broken Heart" – Billy Dean Billy Dean William Harold Dean, Jr. is an American country music singer and songwriter who first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search.... – Billy Dean, Richard Leigh Richard Leigh (songwriter) Richard Leigh is an United States country music songwriter and singer. He is best known for penning "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" . In 1978 he received a Grammy Award for "Best Country Song" for the popular song....
Single of the Year:	"Don't Rock the Jukebox Don't Rock the Jukebox (song) "Don't Rock the Jukebox" is a single, released in 1991, by United States country music artist Alan Jackson. It was his second conescutive Number One single on the U.S.... " – Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....
Album of the Year:	Don't Rock the Jukebox Don't Rock The Jukebox *Don't Rock The Jukebox* is the second solo album by Country music singer Alan Jackson. It was released on May 14, 1991. Like his previous album, this one produced five singles on the Hot Country Songs charts: the title track, "Someday", "Dallas", "Love's Got a Hold on You" all reached Number One, while "Midnight in Montgomery" reached #3... – Alan Jackson
Top Male Vocalist:	Garth Brooks
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn . Both Brooks and Dunn had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo's formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	Diamond Rio Diamond Rio Diamond Rio is an United States country music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson , Jimmy Olander , Brian Prout , Marty Roe , Dan Truman , and Dana Williams ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Billy Dean
Top New Female Vocalist:	Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood is an American country music artist, best known for her series of major hits throughout the 1990s decade and into the new millennium....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Brooks & Dunn
Video of the Year:	"Is There Life Out There?" – Reba McEntire

1990

Entertainer of the Year:	Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart....
Song of the Year:	"The Dance" – Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989; it peaked at #2 in the US country album chart and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 pop album chart.... – Tony Arata
Single of the Year:	"Friends in Low Places Friends in Low Places "Friends in Low Places" is a song released by United States country music artist Garth Brooks. It was the first single from his second album, No Fences.... " – Garth Brooks
Album of the Year:	No Fences No Fences No Fences was released on August 27, 1990, and is United States country music artist Garth Brooks' second album. It reached #1 on the Billboard country music charts and #3 on Billboards pop chart, and is Brooks' best-selling album to date, with global sales of over 20 million copies This is the album that made him an internation... – Garth Brooks
Top Male Vocalist:	Garth Brooks
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl...
Top Vocal Group:	Shenandoah Shenandoah (band) Shenandoah is an American country music band founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1985 by Marty Raybon , Ralph Ezell , Stan Thorn , Jim Seales , and Mike McGuire ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the neotraditional country country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk music and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Shelby Lynne Shelby Lynne Shelby Lynne is an United States country music singer, songwriter and actress. She won a Grammy Award in 2001 for Grammy Award for Best New Artist....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	Pirates of the Mississippi Pirates of the Mississippi Pirates of the Mississippi is an American country music group founded in 1987 by Rich Alves , Bill McCorvey Jimmy Lowe , Pat Severs , and Dean Townson ....
Video of the Year:	"The Dance" – Garth Brooks

1989

Artist of the Decade:	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
Entertainer of the Year:	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Song of the Year:	"Where've You Been" – Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea Kathleen Alice Mattea is an American female country music and Bluegrass music performer who often brings Celtic music sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a singer, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.... – Jon Vezner, Don Henry
Single of the Year:	"A Better Man A Better Man "A Better Man" is a song made famous by country music neo-traditionalist Clint Black. Originally released in 1989 in country music, the song - from Black's debut album, Killin' Time - was his first nationally released single.... " – Clint Black Clint Black Clint Patrick Black is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight Number One singles on the U.S....
Album of the Year:	Killin' Time – Clint Black
Top Male Vocalist:	Clint Black
Top Female Vocalist:	Kathy Mattea
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl...
Top Vocal Group:	Restless Heart Restless Heart Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson ....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Clint Black
Top New Female Vocalist:	Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer....
Top New Vocal Duo or Group:	The Kentucky Headhunters The Kentucky Headhunters The Kentucky Headhunters are an United States country rock group whose early albums were embraced by both country music and rock music fans. They are essentially a southern rock group that adapted their sound to country music....
Video of the Year:	"There's a Tear in My Beer" – Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country.... and Hank Williams

1988

Entertainer of the Year:	Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....
Song of the Year:	"Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" is a country music by Kathy Mattea from her 1987 album, Untasted Honey. The song was released as a single and hit number one on both the US Hot Country Charts and Canadian Country charts in 1988.... " – Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea Kathleen Alice Mattea is an American female country music and Bluegrass music performer who often brings Celtic music sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a singer, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.... – Charles Nelson, Paul Nelson
Single of the Year:	"Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" – Kathy Mattea
Album of the Year:	This Woman This Woman (K. T. Oslin album) *This Woman* is the second studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released by RCA Records in 1988. "Money," "Hold Me," "Hey Bobby," the title track and "Didn't Expect It to Go Down This Way" were released as singles.... – K. T. Oslin K. T. Oslin K. T. Oslin is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter. Between 1981 and the present, she has released seven studio albums, and has charted more than fifteen singles on the Billboard country charts....
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Top Female Vocalist:	K. T. Oslin
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl...
Top Vocal Group:	Highway 101 Highway 101 (band) Highway 101 is an United States country music band. Active since the mid-1980s, the band has gone through several rotations in membership, and currently comprises lead singer Nikki Nelson, along with Cactus Moser, Curtis Stone, and Andy Gurley....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Rodney Crowell Rodney Crowell Rodney Crowell is a Grammy Award-winning musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music.Crowell was born in Houston, Texas to James Walter Crowell and Addie Cauzette Willoughby....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Suzy Bogguss Suzy Bogguss Suzy Bogguss is an United States country music singer. In the 1980s and 90s she released one platinum and three gold albums and charted six top ten singles, winning the Academy of Country Music's award for Top New Female Vocalist and the Country Music Association's Horizon Award....
Video of the Year:	"Young Country" – Hank Williams, Jr.

1987

Entertainer of the Year:	Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....
Song of the Year:	"Forever and Ever, Amen Forever and Ever, Amen "Forever and Ever, Amen" is a single, released in 1987, by country music artist Randy Travis. It is his third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts.... " – Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance- and Dove Award-winning United States country music singer. Active since 1985, he has recorded more than a dozen studio albums to date, in addition to charting more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which sixteen have reached Number On... – Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet is a country music singer and songwriter. He recorded ten studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted sixteen singles on the Billboard country charts, including two Number One hits.... , Don Schlitz Don Schlitz Don Schlitz is an award-winning country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards....
Single of the Year:	"Forever and Ever, Amen" – Randy Travis
Album of the Year:	Trio Trio (album) *Trio* is a 1987 Grammy award-winning, Platinum collaboration album by American singers/songwriters Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.... – Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music.... , Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Maria Linda Ronstadt , known as Linda Ronstadt, is an United States popular music Singing and entertainer whose vocal styles in a variety of genres have resonated with the general public over the course of her four-decade career.... and Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris is an United States Country music singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other highly successful, well-known artists....
Top Male Vocalist:	Randy Travis
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl...
Top Vocal Group:	Highway 101 Highway 101 (band) Highway 101 is an United States country music band. Active since the mid-1980s, the band has gone through several rotations in membership, and currently comprises lead singer Nikki Nelson, along with Cactus Moser, Curtis Stone, and Andy Gurley....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Ricky Van Shelton Ricky Van Shelton Ricky Van Shelton is an American country music artist. Active since 1986, he has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts....
Top New Female Vocalist:	K. T. Oslin K. T. Oslin K. T. Oslin is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter. Between 1981 and the present, she has released seven studio albums, and has charted more than fifteen singles on the Billboard country charts....
Video of the Year:	"80's Ladies" – K. T. Oslin

1986

Entertainer of the Year:	Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....
Song of the Year:	"On the Other Hand" – Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance- and Dove Award-winning United States country music singer. Active since 1985, he has recorded more than a dozen studio albums to date, in addition to charting more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which sixteen have reached Number On... – Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet is a country music singer and songwriter. He recorded ten studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted sixteen singles on the Billboard country charts, including two Number One hits.... , Don Schlitz Don Schlitz Don Schlitz is an award-winning country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards....
Single of the Year:	"On the Other Hand" – Randy Travis
Album of the Year:	Storms of Life Storms of Life *Storms of Life* is the debut album by country music star Randy Travis, and was released on June 6, 1986 by Warner Bros. Records Nashville. Certified 3× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for American shipments of three million copies, it features the singles "On the Other Hand" , "1982", "Diggin' up Bones", and "No Place Like Home".... – Randy Travis
Top Male Vocalist:	Randy Travis
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl...
Top Vocal Group:	The Forester Sisters The Forester Sisters The Forester Sisters are an United States country music vocal group consisting of Kathy, June, Kim and Christy Forester. Their peak years were the 1980s; their hits included "That's What You Do When You're In Love", "Leave It Alone", "Don't You", "Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes", "I Fell in Love Again Last Night", and "Lyin' In His Arms Again."...
Top New Male Vocalist:	Dwight Yoakam Dwight Yoakam Dwight David Yoakam is an United States singer-songwriter and actor, most famous for his country music. Active since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than twenty albums and compilations, and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Holly Dunn Holly Dunn Holly Dunn is a country music artist who first found fame with her 1986 Top-10 hit "Daddy's Hands" from her self-titled d?but album. Dunn has charted more than a dozen country singles, two of which reaching the #1 spot....
Video of the Year:	"Whoever's in New England Whoever's in New England (song) "Whoever's in New England" is the name of a popular single made famous by Reba McEntire in 1986 in music. The song was considered one of her signature and breakthrough singles.... " – Reba McEntire

1985

Entertainer of the Year:	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
Song of the Year:	"Lost in the Fifties Tonight Lost in the Fifties Tonight "Lost in The Fifties Tonight ", also known simply as "Lost in The Fiftes Tonight", is a song made famous by country music singer Ronnie Milsap.... " – Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and musician. He was one of country?s most popular and influential artists in the List of years in country music.... – Fred Parris, Mike Reid, Troy Seals Troy Seals Troy Seals is an United States singer, songwriter, and guitarist.He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes, Jim Seals and Dan Seals and Brady Seals ....
Single of the Year:	"Highwayman Highwayman (song) "Highwayman" is contemporary country music ballad written by songwriter Jimmy Webb, about a soul with incarnations in four different places in time and history, a highwayman, a sailor, a dam builder on the Hoover Dam, and finally as an astronaut.... " – The Highwaymen The Highwaymen (country supergroup) The Highwaymen were a country music Supergroup comprising four musicians well known for, among other things, their involvement and pioneering influence on the outlaw country subgenre: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson....
Album of the Year:	Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind *Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind* is the fourth studio album from American country music artist George Strait, released in 1984. It is certified RIAA certification by the RIAA for sales of one million copies in the U.S.... – George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl...
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance- and Dove Award-winning United States country music singer. Active since 1985, he has recorded more than a dozen studio albums to date, in addition to charting more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which sixteen have reached Number On...
Top New Female Vocalist:	Judy Rodman Judy Rodman Judy Rodman is an United States. In the mid-80s, she was a successful country music singer, making all the way to number one on the country charts in 1986 with the song "Until I Met You." She also won the Academy of Country Music's "Top New Female Vocalist" award in 1985....
Video of the Year:	"Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" – George Jones George Jones George Glenn Jones , is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....

1984

Entertainer of the Year:	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
Song of the Year:	"Why Not Me" – The Judds The Judds The Judds were a Grammy Award-winning United States country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The Judds signed with RCA Records in 1983 and were one of the most popular country music duos of the decade, recording more than ten studio albums and charting several hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singl... – Harlan Howard Harlan Howard Harlan Perry Howard was a prolific United States songwriter, principally in the field of country music. In a career spanning six decades Harlan Howard wrote a large number of popular and enduring songs, recorded by a variety of different artists.... , Brent Maher, Sonny Throckmorton Sonny Throckmorton James Fron Throckmorton is an American country music singer and songwriter. Known primarily for his songwriting, Throckmorton has had more than 1000 of his songs recorded by various country singers....
Single of the Year:	"To All the Girls I've Loved Before To All the Girls I've Loved Before "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" was a 1984 in music song by singers Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson, which appeared on Iglesias's album 1100 Bel Air Place.... " – Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an United States country music singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains Cultural icon, especially in American popular culture.... and Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias De la Cueva is a Spain singer who has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music he is one of the top 10 best selling music artists ever....
Album of the Year:	Roll On Roll On (Alabama album) *Roll On* is the fifth studio album of country music band Alabama , it was released in 1984 in country music.All four singles ? "Roll On ", "When We Make Love", "If You're Gonna Play in Texas ", and " Fire in the Night" ? released from this album reached Number One on the Hot Country Songs chart.... – Alabama
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is a Grammy Award -winning United States country music singer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend....
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an United States country music singer, performer and actress. Sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Country", she is known for her lively stage-shows and pop-tinged ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig...
Top New Female Vocalist:	Nicolette Larson Nicolette Larson Nicolette Larson was an American singer best known for her 1978 cover version of Neil Young's "Lotta Love". Besides this song, she has charted nine more singles overall, including a Top Ten country music hit in "That's How You Know When Love's Right", a duet with Steve Wariner....
Video of the Year:	"All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" – Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr., is an award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country....

1983

Entertainer of the Year:	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
Song of the Year:	"Wind Beneath My Wings Wind Beneath My Wings "Wind Beneath My Wings" is a U.S. number-one single by Bette Midler from the soundtrack of the film Beaches . It was named Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards of 1990.... " – Gary Morris Gary Morris Gary Gwyn Morris is an American country music artist who charted a string of countrypolitan-styled hit songs throughout the 1980s.Morris is known for the 1983 ballad "The Wind Beneath My Wings", although his credits include more than twenty-five other chart singles on the Billboard country charts, including five No.... – Larry Henley Larry Henley Larry Henley is an United States singing and songwriter, born June 30, 1941 in Arp, Texas, Texas. He is perhaps best known for co-writing the 1989 hit record, "Wind Beneath My Wings".... , Jeff Silbar
Single of the Year:	"Islands in the Stream Islands in the Stream "Islands in the Stream" was a 1983 hit country music and pop single for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, written by the Bee Gees. It was the first single from Rogers' album Eyes That See in the Dark and the second pop number-one for both Rogers and Parton .... " – Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone.... and Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music....
Album of the Year:	The Closer You Get… – Alabama
Top Male Vocalist:	Lee Greenwood Lee Greenwood Lee Greenwood is an American country music artist. Active since the early 1980s, he has released more than twenty major-label albums and has charted more than thirty-five singles on the Billboard country music charts....
Top Female Vocalist:	Janie Fricke Janie Fricke Janie Fricke is an American country music singer, best remembered for a series of country music hits in the early to mid 1980s.Janie Fricke was one of the most popular female country singers of the '80s, racking a string of hits and proving herself a versatile vocalist with a particular flair for ballads....
Top Vocal Duo:	Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jim Glaser Jim Glaser Jim Glaser is an American country music artist. The brother of country singers Chuck and Tompall Glaser, he has performed as both a solo artist and alongside his two brothers in the group Tompall and the Glaser Brothers....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Gus Hardin Gus Hardin Gus Hardin was a country music singer.Hardin's rise to country music popularity began in 1983 with her first RCA Records single, the top 10 hit "After The Last Goodbye"....

1982

Entertainer of the Year:	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
Song of the Year:	"Are the Good Times Really Over" – Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist.... – Merle Haggard
Single of the Year:	"Always on My Mind Always on My Mind "Always on My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee.Allmusic list over 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers.... " – Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an United States country music singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains Cultural icon, especially in American popular culture....
Album of the Year:	Always on My Mind Always on My Mind (album) *Always on My Mind* is a 1982 album by country music singer Willie Nelson.... – Willie Nelson
Top Male Vocalist:	Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and musician. He was one of country?s most popular and influential artists in the List of years in country music....
Top Female Vocalist:	Sylvia
Top Vocal Duo:	Shelly West Shelly West Shelly West is an United States country music singer. Her mother was the country music star Dottie West, whose career spanned three decades. Shelly West is best-known for having hit duets with David Frizzell, and for their #1 hit "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma." She also was a successful solo artist, having her own #1 hit, "Jos? Cuervo... and David Frizzell David Frizzell David Frizzell is an United States. He is the younger brother of Country Music legend Lefty Frizzell. His career first started back in the late 50s, but his biggest success came in the 80s, thirty years into his career....
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey is a writer and performer of United States music. He is singer-songwriter in country music, Western music , and popular music....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Karen Brooks Karen Brooks Karen Brooks is an United States music singer who is best-known for a series of Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in the early 1980s, including "Faking Love," a duet with T.G....

1981

Entertainer of the Year:	Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama, United States. They were the most commercially successful country act in the 1980s and remain one of the bestselling American musical acts of all time....
Song of the Year:	"You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" – David Frizzell David Frizzell David Frizzell is an United States. He is the younger brother of Country Music legend Lefty Frizzell. His career first started back in the late 50s, but his biggest success came in the 80s, thirty years into his career.... and Shelly West Shelly West Shelly West is an United States country music singer. Her mother was the country music star Dottie West, whose career spanned three decades. Shelly West is best-known for having hit duets with David Frizzell, and for their #1 hit "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma." She also was a successful solo artist, having her own #1 hit, "Jos? Cuervo... – Felice Bryant, Boudleaux Bryant Felice and Boudleaux Bryant Felice Bryant and Boudleaux Bryant were an United States wife and husband country music songwriting team who were also at the forefront of the evolution of pop music.... , Larry Collins, Sandy Pinkard
Single of the Year:	"Elvira Elvira (song) "Elvira" is a song written by Dallas Frazier. Originally recorded and released by The First Edition, the song later became a famous country music and pop music hit by The Oak Ridge Boys.... " – The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys are a country music and gospel music group that is based in the United States. The group was founded in 1945 as the Oak Ridge Quartet....
Album of the Year:	Feels So Right Feels So Right (album) Feels So Right is the second studio album released by country music band Alabama . Released in 1981 on RCA Records the album went on to achieve greater success than its predecessor My Home's in Alabama .... – Alabama
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
Top Female Vocalist:	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....
Top Vocal Duo:	Shelly West and David Frizzell
Top New Male Vocalist:	Ricky Skaggs Ricky Skaggs For the punk rock musician, see Ricky Scaggs.Richard Lee "Ricky" Skaggs is a Grammy-winning country music and bluegrass music singer, musician, producer, and composer....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Juice Newton Juice Newton Juice Newton is an American Pop music and Country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. To date, Newton has received five Grammy Award nominations in the Pop and Country Best Female Vocalist categories , as well as a Country Music Association Award for Best New Female Artist and two Billboard Female Album Artist of the Year awards ....

1980

Entertainer of the Year:	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....
Song of the Year:	"He Stopped Loving Her Today He Stopped Loving Her Today "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a song by country music artist George Jones that has been named in some surveys as the greatest country song of all time.... " – George Jones George Jones George Glenn Jones , is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette.... – Bobby Braddock Bobby Braddock Robert Valentine Braddock is an American country music songwriter and record producer. A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Braddock has contributed numerous hit songs during more than 40 years in the industry, including 13 number-one hit singles.... , Curly Putman Curly Putman Claude "Curly" Putman Jr. is an American songwriter, based in Nashville. His biggest success was "Green Green Grass of Home" , which was covered by Elvis Presley, Johnny Darrell, Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roberto Leal, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Joe Tex and Tom Jones ....
Single of the Year:	"He Stopped Loving Her Today" – George Jones
Album of the Year:	Urban Cowboy Urban Cowboy *Urban Cowboy* is a 1980 United States romance film about the love-hate relationship between cowboy Bud Davis and cowgirl Sissy .... – Soundtrack
Top Male Vocalist:	George Jones
Top Female Vocalist:	Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Johnny Lee Johnny Lee Johnny Lee Ham is a Legendary United States. His 1980 single, "Lookin' for Love," not only spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard magazine country singles chart in the second half of 1980 but also went to the Top 5 on the Pop charts, and Top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary survey....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Terri Gibbs Terri Gibbs Teresa Fay Gibbs is an American country music artist. Born in Miami, Florida but raised in Grovetown, Georgia, she is also one of only a few blindness country musicians, having been so from birth....

1979

Artist of the Decade:	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
Entertainer of the Year:	Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an United States country music singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains Cultural icon, especially in American popular culture....
Song of the Year:	"It's a Cheatin' Situation" – Moe Bandy Moe Bandy Marion Franklin Bandy, Jr.?better known professionally as Moe Bandy?... – Sonny Throckmorton Sonny Throckmorton James Fron Throckmorton is an American country music singer and songwriter. Known primarily for his songwriting, Throckmorton has had more than 1000 of his songs recorded by various country singers.... , Curly Putman Curly Putman Claude "Curly" Putman Jr. is an American songwriter, based in Nashville. His biggest success was "Green Green Grass of Home" , which was covered by Elvis Presley, Johnny Darrell, Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roberto Leal, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Joe Tex and Tom Jones ....
Single of the Year:	"All the Gold in California" – Larry Gatlin Larry Gatlin Larry Gatlin is an United States. He is best-known for teaming up with his brothers in the late 1970s, where they became one of country music's most successful acts of the 1970s and 1980s....
Album of the Year:	Straight Ahead – Larry Gatlin
Top Male Vocalist:	Larry Gatlin
Top Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....
Top Vocal Duo:	Joe Stampley Joe Stampley Joe Stampley is a country music singer. He is known for several hits in the 1960s and beyond.... and Moe Bandy Moe Bandy Marion Franklin Bandy, Jr.?better known professionally as Moe Bandy?...
Top New Male Vocalist:	R. C. Bannon
Top New Female Vocalist:	Lacy J. Dalton Lacy J. Dalton Lacy J. Dalton , is an American country and western singer and songwriter, known for her gritty, powerful vocals. She had a number of hits in the 1980s, including "Takin' It Easy," "Crazy Blue Eyes" and "16th Avenue." Though absent from the U.S....

1978

Entertainer of the Year:	Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone....
Song of the Year:	"You Needed Me You Needed Me "You Needed Me" is a popular song written by Randy Goodrum, who describes it as being about "unconditional undeserved love." It was a number one single in the United States during 1978 for Canadian singer Anne Murray.... " – Anne Murray Anne Murray Anne Murray, Order of Canada, Order of Nova Scotia is a Canada singer. Murray has performed in Pop Music, Country Music and Adult Contemporary styles.... – Randy Goodrum Randy Goodrum Randy Goodrum is an United States songwriter. Goodrum has written numerous popular songs, including Anne Murray's #1 hit "You Needed Me" and "Broken Hearted Me" , Michael Johnson 's "Bluer Than Blue" , England Dan & John Ford Coley's "It's Sad To Belong" , Steve Perry 's "Oh Sherrie" , DeBarge's "Who's Holding Donna Now", cowritten with Da...
Single of the Year:	"Tulsa Time" – Don Williams Don Williams Don Williams , is a country music singer and songwriter. He grew up in Portland, Texas, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School....
Album of the Year:	Y'all Come Back Saloon Y'all Come Back Saloon This was the Oak Ridge Boys' "country" debut album.From this album, the song Old Time Lovin' was seen / heard on the Dukes of Hazzard Episode Granny Annie.... – The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys are a country music and gospel music group that is based in the United States. The group was founded in 1945 as the Oak Ridge Quartet....
Top Male Vocalist:	Kenny Rogers
Top Female Vocalist:	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....
Top Vocal Group:	The Oak Ridge Boys
Top New Male Vocalist:	John Conlee John Conlee John Conlee is an United States country music singer. His hits, spanning from 1978 through late 1987, include "Rose Colored Glasses," "Friday Night Blues," "As Long As I'm Rockin' With You," "Way Back," "Miss Emily's Picture," "I'm Only In it For the Love," "The Carpenter," "Lady Lay Down," "Domestic Life," "I Don't Remember Loving You," "Th...
Top New Female Vocalist:	Cristy Lane Cristy Lane Eleanor Johnston, known by her professional name as Cristy Lane is an United States country music and gospel music singer, best known for a number of major country hits in the late 70s and the early 1980s, including her signature song, "One Day at a Time ."...

1977

Entertainer of the Year:	Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music....
Song of the Year:	"Lucille Lucille (Kenny Rogers song) "Lucille" is a popular song recorded by Kenny Rogers. Written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum and produced by Larry Butler, it tells the story of an unfaithful wife and mother.... " – Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone.... – Roger Bowling Roger Bowling Roger Bowling was a Nashville songwriter in the 1970s who specialized in Country music. His best known songs included "Lucille " , and "Coward of the County" , both recorded by Kenny Rogers, and "Blanket on the Ground", "What I've Got In Mind", and "57 Chevrolet", recorded by Billie Jo Spears.... , Hal Bynum Hal Bynum Hal Bynum is an American songwriter most notably associated with the Outlaw country movement in the 1970s. Bynum has written more than 200 songs for popular country artists, including Kenny Rogers Patty Loveless , Johnny Cash , Cash and Waylon Jennings , and Jim Reeves ....
Single of the Year:	"Lucille" – Kenny Rogers
Album of the Year:	Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers (1977 album) *Kenny Rogers* is the title of Kenny Rogers' second solo album for United Artists Records, released worldwide in 1977. The album marked his first major solo success following the minor success of Love Lifted Me in 1976.... – Kenny Rogers
Top Male Vocalist:	Kenny Rogers
Top Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....
Top Vocal Group:	The Statler Brothers
Top New Male Vocalist:	Eddie Rabbitt Eddie Rabbitt Edward Thomas Rabbitt was a country music singer. He enjoyed much pop success in his career, helping develop the Crossover -influenced sound in country music during the 1970s and 80s....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Debby Boone Debby Boone Debby Boone is an United States singer and theater actor. She is best known for her 1977 hit "You Light Up My Life ", which spent 10 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and won her a Grammy award the following year for Best New Artist....

1976

Entertainer of the Year:	Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley is an United States country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop music-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well....
Song of the Year:	"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time" – Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley is an United States country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop music-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well.... – Baker Knight
Single of the Year:	"Bring It On Home to Me Bring It On Home to Me "Bring It On Home to Me" is a 1961 in music soul song written and recorded by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. The song, about infidelity, was a hit for Cooke and has become a pop standard Cover version by numerous artists of different genres.... " – Mickey Gilley
Album of the Year:	Gilley's Smoking – Mickey Gilley
Top Male Vocalist:	Mickey Gilley
Top Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty Conway Twitty Conway Twitty was one of the United States most successful country music artists during the 20th century. Most commonly thought of as a country music singer, he also enjoyed success in early rock and roll, R&B, and Pop music.... and Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Moe Bandy Moe Bandy Marion Franklin Bandy, Jr.?better known professionally as Moe Bandy?...
Top New Female Vocalist:	Billie Jo Spears Billie Jo Spears Billie Jo Spears is an United States country music singer. In the 1970s, she landed a few country hits. Her best known hit is the 1975 song "Blanket on the Ground"....

1975

Entertainer of the Year:	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
Song of the Year:	"Rhinestone Cowboy" – Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Glen Travis Campbell is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning, and two time nominated Golden Globe Award United States country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor.... – Larry Weiss
Single of the Year:	"Rhinestone Cowboy" – Glen Campbell
Album of the Year:	Feelin's – Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty Conway Twitty Conway Twitty was one of the United States most successful country music artists during the 20th century. Most commonly thought of as a country music singer, he also enjoyed success in early rock and roll, R&B, and Pop music....
Top Male Vocalist:	Conway Twitty
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Freddy Fender Freddy Fender Freddy Fender , born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, Texas, USA, was an United States, Tejano, country music, and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an United States country music singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy Award-winning, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." She accumulated 18 No....

1974

Entertainer of the Year:	Mac Davis Mac Davis Morris Mac Davis, known as Mac Davis , is a country music singer and songwriter originally from Lubbock, Texas, Texas who has enjoyed much pop music Crossover success....
Song of the Year:	"Country Bumpkin" – Cal Smith Cal Smith Cal Smith is an United States country music musician, most famous for his 1974 in country music hit "Country Bumpkin."... – Don Wayne
Single of the Year:	"Country Bumpkin" – Cal Smith
Album of the Year:	Back Home Again Back Home Again (album) *Back Home Again* is a 1974 album by singer-songwriter John Denver. The multi-platinum album contained the hit singles "Annie's Song" , "Back Home Again " , and "Sweet Surrender " .... – John Denver John Denver John Denver , born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., was an United States Country Music/folk music singer-songwriter and folk rock musician. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s in terms of record sales, recording and releasing around 300 songs, of which about half were composed by him....
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty Conway Twitty Conway Twitty was one of the United States most successful country music artists during the 20th century. Most commonly thought of as a country music singer, he also enjoyed success in early rock and roll, R&B, and Pop music.... and Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley Mickey Gilley is an United States country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop music-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Maria Linda Ronstadt , known as Linda Ronstadt, is an United States popular music Singing and entertainer whose vocal styles in a variety of genres have resonated with the general public over the course of her four-decade career....

1973

Entertainer of the Year:	Roy Clark Roy Clark Roy Linwood Clark is a versatile and well-known country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, one of the first nationally televised country variety shows in the United States, from 1969?1992....
Song of the Year:	"Behind Closed Doors" – Charlie Rich Charlie Rich Charlie Rich was an United States. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country music, and gospel music genres.... – Kenny O'Dell Kenny O'Dell Kenny O'Dell is an United States country music singer and songwriter.Early in his career he worked with guitar legand,Duane Eddy,and his own band,Guys and Dolls....
Single of the Year:	"Behind Closed Doors" – Charlie Rich
Album of the Year:	Behind Closed Doors Behind Closed Doors (Charlie Rich album) *Behind Closed Doors* is a 1973 album by Charlie Rich. The album received three Country Music Association awards: Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year, for the title song written by Kenny O'Dell.... – Charlie Rich
Top Male Vocalist:	Charlie Rich
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
Top Vocal Group:	Brush Arbor
Top New Male Vocalist:	Dorsey Burnette Dorsey Burnette Dorsey Burnette was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis, Tennessee and with his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison was one of the founder members of The Rock and Roll Trio....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John Order of Australia, Order of the British Empire is an England, Australian singer and actor. She is an avid activist for both environmentalism issues and breast cancer awareness....

1972

Entertainer of the Year:	Roy Clark Roy Clark Roy Linwood Clark is a versatile and well-known country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, one of the first nationally televised country variety shows in the United States, from 1969?1992....
Song of the Year:	"The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA" is a country music and pop music song written and recorded by Donna Fargo. It is written in the voice of a newlywed girl, sung to her new husband.... " – Donna Fargo Donna Fargo Donna Fargo is an United States, who is best-known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. This includes "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became major crossover Pop music hits in 1972 in country music.... – Donna Fargo
Single of the Year:	"The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" – Donna Fargo
Album of the Year:	The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA – Donna Fargo
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
Top Female Vocalist:	Donna Fargo
Top Vocal Group:	The Statler Brothers
Top New Male Vocalist:	Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez is an United States country music singer. He was the first famous Latin American country music singer, infusing his music with Latin sounds, and even singing verses of songs in Spanish language....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Tanya Tucker Tanya Tucker Tanya Denise Tucker is an American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top Ten and Top 40 hits....

1971

Entertainer of the Year:	Freddie Hart Freddie Hart (musician) Freddie Hart is an United States country musician and songwriter. He is best known for his chart-topper song "Easy Loving," which won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award two years in a row, in 1971 and 1972....
Song of the Year:	"Easy Loving Easy Loving "Easy Loving" is a song composed by country music singer-songwriter Freddie Hart . Released in the summer of 1971 in country music, it became Hart's breakthrough hit and a country music standard.... " – Freddie Hart – Freddie Hart
Single of the Year:	"Easy Loving" – Freddie Hart
Album of the Year:	Easy Loving – Freddie Hart
Top Male Vocalist:	Freddie Hart
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn is an United States country music singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading country vocalists and songwriters during the 1960s and 1970s and is revered as a country icon....
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty Conway Twitty Conway Twitty was one of the United States most successful country music artists during the 20th century. Most commonly thought of as a country music singer, he also enjoyed success in early rock and roll, R&B, and Pop music.... and Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Tony Booth Tony Booth (musician) Tony Booth is an United States country music singer who participated in Buck Owens "Bakersfield sound" revolution....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Barbara Mandrell Barbara Mandrell Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer. She is best-known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country music's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s....

1970

Entertainer of the Year:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
Song of the Year:	"For the Good Times" – Ray Price Ray Price (musician) Ray Price is an American country and western singer/songwriter/guitarist. Some of his more famous songs include "Release Me ", "Crazy Arms", "Heartaches by the Number", "City Lights ", "My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You", "For the Good Times", "I Won't Mention It Again", "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me", and "Danny Boy." He w... – Kris Kristofferson Kris Kristofferson Kristoffer Kristian Kristofferson is an United States writer, singer-songwriter, actor, and musician. He is best known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"....
Single of the Year:	"For the Good Times" – Ray Price
Album of the Year:	For the Good Times – Ray Price
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Lynn Anderson Lynn Anderson Lynn Anderson is an United States country music singer and jockey, best known for her Grammy Award-winning country crossover hit single, " Rose Garden."...
Top Vocal Group:	The Kimberleys
Top New Male Vocalist:	Buddy Alan
Top New Female Vocalist:	Sammi Smith Sammi Smith Sammi Smith was a country music singer and songwriter. Born Jewel Faye Smith, she is best known for her 1971 country/pop Crossover hit, "Help Me Make It Through the Night", which was written by Kris Kristofferson....

1969

Artist of the Decade:	Marty Robbins Marty Robbins Martin David Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.One of the most popular and successful United States Country music singers of his era, Robbins' songs were often eclectic, touching notably on an array of world music....
Single of the Year:	"Okie from Muskogee Okie from Muskogee (song) "Okie from Muskogee" is an American country music song performed by its co-writer, Merle Haggard. Released in 1969, the song became one of the most famous of his career.... " – Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
Album of the Year:	Okie from Muskogee Okie from Muskogee *Okie From Muskogee* is an album by Merle Haggard and the Strangers, released in 1969. Haggard has stated that the title song on this album is somewhat of a satire.... – Merle Haggard
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Tammy Wynette Tammy Wynette Virginia Wynette Pugh, known professionally as Tammy Wynette , was an United States and one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female vocalists....
Top Vocal Duo:	Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens was an Demographics of the United States Country music singer....
Top Vocal Group:	The Kimberleys
Top New Male Vocalist:	Freddy Weller Freddy Weller Freddy Weller is a country music singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia . His recording career started in 1969, while he was playing guitar in the band Paul Revere & The Raiders....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Donna Fargo Donna Fargo Donna Fargo is an United States, who is best-known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. This includes "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became major crossover Pop music hits in 1972 in country music....

1968

Single of the Year:	"Little Green Apples" – Roger Miller Roger Miller Roger Dean Miller was an United States singer, songwriter and musician, best known for his mid-1960s country/pop hits such as King of the Road , Dang Me and England Swings....
Album of the Year:	Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell *Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell* is a 1968 album by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry.... – Bobbie Gentry Bobbie Gentry Roberta Lee Streeter , professionally known as Bobbie Gentry, is an American singer-songwriter. Gentry was one of the first female country music to write and produce her own material.... and Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Glen Travis Campbell is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning, and two time nominated Golden Globe Award United States country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor....
Top Male Vocalist:	Glen Campbell
Top Female Vocalist:	Cathie Taylor
Top Vocal Duo:	Johnny Mosby and Jonie Mosby
Top New Male Vocalist:	Ray Sanders
Top New Female Vocalist:	Cheryl Poole

1967

Album of the Year:	Gentle on My Mind Gentle on My Mind (Glen Campbell album) *Gentle on My Mind* is the 6th album by United States singer/guitarist Glen Campbell, released in 1967 .... – Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Glen Travis Campbell is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning, and two time nominated Golden Globe Award United States country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor....
Top Male Vocalist:	Glen Campbell
Top Female Vocalist:	Lynn Anderson Lynn Anderson Lynn Anderson is an United States country music singer and jockey, best known for her Grammy Award-winning country crossover hit single, " Rose Garden."...
Top Vocal Duo:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist.... and Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens was an Demographics of the United States Country music singer....
Top Vocal Group:	Sons of the Pioneers Sons of the Pioneers The Sons of the Pioneers was an United States cowboy singing group founded in 1933 by Leonard Slye , with Tim Spencer and Bob Nolan. They were joined by Hugh Farr in 1934, Karl Farr in 1935 , and Lloyd Perryman in 1936....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jerry Inman
Top New Female Vocalist:	Bobbie Gentry Bobbie Gentry Roberta Lee Streeter , professionally known as Bobbie Gentry, is an American singer-songwriter. Gentry was one of the first female country music to write and produce her own material....

1966

Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist....
Top Female Vocalist:	Bonnie Guitar Bonnie Guitar Bonnie Guitar is an United States. She is best remembered for her 1957 Country-Pop crossover hit "Dark Moon ". She became one of the first female Country Music singers to have songs crossover from the Country charts to the Pop charts, and have hits on both sides....
Top New Male Vocalist:	Billy Mize Billy Mize Billy Mize is a steel guitarist, band leader, vocalist and TV show host.He was raised in the San Joaquin Valley of California, an area steeped in country music thanks to relocated Okies and other southerners headed for the gold in them there hills out west....
Top New Female Vocalist:	Cathie Taylor

1965

Top Male Vocalist:	Buck Owens Buck Owens Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens, Jr., was an United States singer and guitarist, who had 21 number-one hits on the Billboard magazine country music charts, with his legendary band, the Buckaroos....
Top Female Vocalist:	Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens Bonnie Owens was an Demographics of the United States Country music singer....
Top Vocal Duo:	Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an United States country music singer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and songwriter.Merle Haggard has become one of the true giants of country music, as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and instrumentalist.... and Bonnie Owens
Top New Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top New Female Vocalist:	Kaye Adams Kaye Adams Kay Adams is an United States Country music singer.In the 1960s, Adams arrived on the country scene with the songs "Six Days A Waiting," "Old Heart Get Ready," "Anymore," "Don't Talk Trouble To Me," "Trapped," "Roll Out The Red Carpet," "I Cried At Your Wedding," "Honky Tonk Heartache" and "She Didn't Color Daddy." She appeared as a regul...

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