Academy of Country Music

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Events January 1 - Top of the Pops premieres on BBC television Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Whereas the Country Music Association founded in 1958 was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. The Country Music Association (CMA was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ^[1] 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 artists Buck and Bonnie Owens and Merle Haggard. The Bakersfield sound was a genre of Country music developed in the mid- to late 1950s in and around Bakersfield, California. Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens Jr, (August 12 1929 – March 25 2006 was an American Singer and Guitarist, with 20 number-one hits on the Bonnie Owens ( October 1, 1929 &ndash April 24, 2006) was an American Country music Singer. Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. At the first ceremony held in 1966, Buck Owens won for Top Male Vocalist and Bonnie Owens won for Top Female Vocalist. Events January 3 - Hullabaloo shows promotional videos of The Beatles songs "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Haggard was named Top New Male Vocalist and Kaye Adams was named Top New Female Vocalist. Kay Adams (born April 9, 1941 is an American country Singer. In the 1960s Adams arrived on the country scene with the songs "Six Days

1 Awards
2 Artists of the Decade
3 Entertainer of the Year
4 Top Male Vocalist
5 Top Female Vocalist
6 Awards by year
7 See also
8 External links
9 References

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. See also 1999 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1999 Record This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 e. , the "1998" award.

Artists of the Decade

1990s Garth Brooks (presented 1999)

1980s Alabama (presented 1989)

1970s Loretta Lynn (presented 1979)

1960s Marty Robbins (presented 1969)

Entertainer of the Year

2007 Kenny Chesney (presented 2008)

2006 Kenny Chesney (presented 2007)

2005 Kenny Chesney (presented 2006)

2004 Kenny Chesney (presented 2005)

2003 Toby Keith (presented 2004)

2002 Toby Keith (presented 2003)

2001 Brooks & Dunn (presented 2002)

2000 Dixie Chicks (presented 2001)

1999 Shania Twain (presented 2000)

1988 Hank Williams, Jr.

1987 Hank Williams, Jr.

1986 Hank Williams, Jr.

1980 Barbara Mandrell

Top Male Vocalist

2007 Brad Paisley (presented 2008)

2006 Brad Paisley (presented 2007)

2005 Keith Urban (presented 2006)

2004 Keith Urban (presented 2005)

2003 Toby Keith (presented 2004)

2002 Kenny Chesney (presented 2003)

2001 Alan Jackson (presented 2002)

2000 Toby Keith (presented 2001)

1999 Tim McGraw (presented 2000)

Top Female Vocalist

2007 Carrie Underwood (presented 2008)

2006 Carrie Underwood (presented 2007)

2005 Sara Evans (presented 2006)

2004 Gretchen Wilson (presented 2005)

2003 Martina McBride (presented 2004)

2002 Martina McBride (presented 2003)

2001 Martina McBride (presented 2002)

2000 Faith Hill (presented 2001)

1999 Faith Hill (presented 2000)

1992 Mary Chapin Carpenter

1981 Barbara Mandrell

1980 Dolly Parton

1979 Crystal Gayle

1978 Barbara Mandrell

1968 Cathie Taylor

Awards by year

2007 (presented 2008)

Entertainer Of The Year:	Kenny Chesney
Song Of The Year:	"Stay" - Sugarland - Jennifer Nettles
Single Of The Year:	"Stay"
Album Of The Year:	"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" - Miranda Lambert
Top Male Vocalist:	Brad Paisley
Top Female Vocalist:	Carrie Underwood
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jack Ingram
Top New Female Vocalist:	Taylor Swift
Top New Duo Or Vocal Group:	Lady Antebellum
Video Of The Year:	"Online" - Brad Paisley
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"Find Out Who Your Friends Are" - Tracy Lawrence featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Crystal Milestone Award (inaugural Award):	Garth Brooks

2006 (presented 2007)

Entertainer Of The Year:	Kenny Chesney
Song Of The Year:	"Give It Away" - George Strait - Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon, Jamey Johnson
Single Of The Year:	"Give It Away" - George Strait
Album Of The Year:	"Some Hearts" - Carrie Underwood
Top Male Vocalist:	Brad Paisley
Top Female Vocalist:	Carrie Underwood
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Male Vocalist:	Rodney Atkins
Top New Female Vocalist:	Miranda Lambert
Top New Duo Or Vocal Group:	Little Big Town
Video Of The Year:	"Before He Cheats" - Carrie Underwood
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"Building Bridges" - Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, and Sheryl Crow

2005 (presented 2006)

Entertainer Of The Year:	Kenny Chesney
Song Of The Year:	"Believe" - Brooks & Dunn - Craig Wiseman, Ronnie Dunn
Single Of The Year:	"Jesus, Take the Wheel" - Carrie Underwood
Album Of The Year:	"Time Well Wasted" - Brad Paisley
Top Male Vocalist:	Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist:	Sara Evans
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jason Aldean
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, Dolly Parton
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"When I Get Where I'm Going" - Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton

2004

Entertainer Of The Year:	Kenny Chesney
Song Of The Year:	"Live Like You Were Dying" - Tim McGraw - Craig Wiseman, Tim Nichols
Single Of The Year:	"Live Like You Were Dying" - Tim McGraw
Album Of The Year:	"Be Here" - Keith Urban
Top Male Vocalist:	Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist:	Gretchen Wilson
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Artist:	Gretchen Wilson
Video Of The Year:	"Whiskey Lullaby" - Brad Paisley und Alison Krauss
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"Whiskey Lullaby" - Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss

2003

Entertainer Of The Year:	Toby Keith
Song Of The Year:	"Three Wooden Crosses" - Randy Travis - Doug Johnson, Kim Williams
Single Of The Year:	"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson feat. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. 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Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician See also Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 Events January Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician Events January January 28 - Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. Major releases Michael Jackson's Thriller, the highest-selling album of all time as well as the best-selling album of 1983 and 1984 was released Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. See also Musical groups established in 1981 Record labels established in 1981 List of 'years in music' Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. Events January January 1 - The year starts off with a strong Disco backlash which causes the majority of musicians to abandon the use of real instruments See also Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Events January: May - The Bee Gees dominate the singles and album charts as Saturday Night Fever becomes a cultural phenomenon Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Events Bohemian Rhapsody is named 'The Best Single Of The Last 25 Years' by BPI. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Events January-February January 5 - Bob Dylan releases Desire January 6 - Peter Frampton Mickey Gilley (b Mickey Leroy Gilley March 9, 1936) is an American Country music Singer and Musician. Events January 2 - New York City US District Court Judge Richard Owen rules that former Beatle John Lennon and his lawyers Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Events January - The Ramones form January - Joni Mitchell releases her monumental album Court and Spark, supported Morris Mac Davis, known as Mac Davis (born January 21, 1942) is a Country music Singer and Songwriter originally Events January-February January 9 - Mick Jagger 's request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust putting an abrupt end Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician Events January 17 - Highway 51 South in Memphis Tennessee is renamed " Elvis Presley Blvd" January 20 - Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician Events February 5 - Eric Burdon & War disbanding They never performed togeather again until April 21 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall Freddie Hart (born Frederick Segrest 21 December 1926, Loachapoka, Alabama) is an American Country musician Events Charles Wuorinen, aged 32 becomes the youngest composer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007 Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Events January 1 - In most of Europe copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier including Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand) is an Australian Grammy - and ARIA -winning Country music singer See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand) is an Australian Grammy - and ARIA -winning Country music singer See also 2003 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002 Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor See also 1999 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1999 Record Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Events January January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990 Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter, record producer and This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 1988. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and See also Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 Events January Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Events January January 28 - Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Major releases Michael Jackson's Thriller, the highest-selling album of all time as well as the best-selling album of 1983 and 1984 was released Lee Greenwood (born October 27 1942 in South Gate California) is an American Country music artist See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 Ronnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943 in Robbinsville North Carolina) is an American Country/Pop singer and Musician. See also Musical groups established in 1981 Record labels established in 1981 List of 'years in music' Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Events January January 1 - The year starts off with a strong Disco backlash which causes the majority of musicians to abandon the use of real instruments George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931 in Saratoga Texas) is an award-winning American Country music singer known for his long list of See also Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK Larry Gatlin (born May 2, 1948 in Seminole Texas) is an American country music singer. Events January: May - The Bee Gees dominate the singles and album charts as Saturday Night Fever becomes a cultural phenomenon Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Events Bohemian Rhapsody is named 'The Best Single Of The Last 25 Years' by BPI. Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Events January-February January 5 - Bob Dylan releases Desire January 6 - Peter Frampton Mickey Gilley (b Mickey Leroy Gilley March 9, 1936) is an American Country music Singer and Musician. Events January 2 - New York City US District Court Judge Richard Owen rules that former Beatle John Lennon and his lawyers Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, September 1 1933; died June 5 1993) was one of the United States ' most successful Events January - The Ramones form January - Joni Mitchell releases her monumental album Court and Spark, supported Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Events January-February January 9 - Mick Jagger 's request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust putting an abrupt end Charlie Rich ( December 14, 1932 - July 25, 1995) was an American Country Music Singer/Musician. Events January 17 - Highway 51 South in Memphis Tennessee is renamed " Elvis Presley Blvd" January 20 - Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Events February 5 - Eric Burdon & War disbanding They never performed togeather again until April 21 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall Freddie Hart (born Frederick Segrest 21 December 1926, Loachapoka, Alabama) is an American Country musician Events Charles Wuorinen, aged 32 becomes the youngest composer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Events Perhaps the two most famous musical events of 1969 were concerts Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Events January 4 - Guitarist Jimi Hendrix is jailed by Stockholm police after trashing a hotel room during a drunken fist fight with Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22 1936 in Delight, Arkansas) is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning and two time nominated Golden The year 1967 was an important year for Psychedelic rock, with releases from The Beatles ( Sgt Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22 1936 in Delight, Arkansas) is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning and two time nominated Golden Events January 3 - Hullabaloo shows promotional videos of The Beatles songs "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. See also Events January 4 - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is sold to CBS for $13 million Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens Jr, (August 12 1929 – March 25 2006 was an American Singer and Guitarist, with 20 number-one hits on the This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007 Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. Events January 1 - In most of Europe copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier including Sara Lynn Evans (born February 5, 1971) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has had numerous top 10 hits See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26 1973 in Pocahontas Illinois) is an American Country music artist See also 2003 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002 Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success See also 1999 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1999 Record Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Events January January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19 1964 is an American Country music artist best known for her series of major hits This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957 in Pikeville Kentucky, raised in Elkhorn City Kentucky and Louisville See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957 in Pikeville Kentucky, raised in Elkhorn City Kentucky and Louisville This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January Wynonna Judd (born May 30, 1964 in Ashland Kentucky) is an American Country music singer This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is an American Country music artist See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990 Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (born June 21 1959 in Cross Lanes West Virginia) is an American female Country music and bluegrass performer who This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 1988. K T Oslin (born Kay Toinette Oslin May 15, 1941, Crossett Arkansas) is a Grammy Award -winning Country music Singer See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress See also Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 Events January Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress Events January January 28 - Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress Major releases Michael Jackson's Thriller, the highest-selling album of all time as well as the best-selling album of 1983 and 1984 was released Janie Fricke (b December 19 1947, South Whitley Indiana, United States) is an American Country music singer best remembered for See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 Sylvia Jane Kirby (born December 9, 1956 in Kokomo Indiana) is an American Country music and Country pop Singer-songwriter See also Musical groups established in 1981 Record labels established in 1981 List of 'years in music' Events January January 1 - The year starts off with a strong Disco backlash which causes the majority of musicians to abandon the use of real instruments Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress See also Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s Events January: May - The Bee Gees dominate the singles and album charts as Saturday Night Fever becomes a cultural phenomenon Events Bohemian Rhapsody is named 'The Best Single Of The Last 25 Years' by BPI. Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s Events January-February January 5 - Bob Dylan releases Desire January 6 - Peter Frampton Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s Events January 2 - New York City US District Court Judge Richard Owen rules that former Beatle John Lennon and his lawyers Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Events January - The Ramones form January - Joni Mitchell releases her monumental album Court and Spark, supported Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Events January-February January 9 - Mick Jagger 's request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust putting an abrupt end Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Events January 17 - Highway 51 South in Memphis Tennessee is renamed " Elvis Presley Blvd" January 20 - Donna Fargo (born Yvonne Vaughan on November 10, 1941 in Mount Airy, North Carolina) is an American country music singer-songwriter Events February 5 - Eric Burdon & War disbanding They never performed togeather again until April 21 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Events Charles Wuorinen, aged 32 becomes the youngest composer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. 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Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist " Stay " is the title of a song recorded by American Country music duo Sugarland. Sugarland is an American Country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles ( Lead vocals) and Kristian Bush ( Background vocals Jennifer Nettles (born September 12, 1974 in Douglas Georgia) is an American Grammy -winning Country music artist " Stay " is the title of a song recorded by American Country music duo Sugarland. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is the second solo album by American country singer Miranda Lambert. Miranda Lambert (born November 10, 1983 in Longview Texas) is a two time Grammy Award nominated American Country music artist who Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. Jack Owen Ingram (born November 15 1970 is an American Country music artist Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13 1989 is an American Country music artist who began her career as a teenager Lady Antebellum is an American Country music group formed in Nashville Tennessee in 2006 by Charles Kelley ( lead and Background vocals) Dave " Online " is a single by American Country music artist Brad Paisley. "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 (born 27 January[[ 968]] is an American country Singer-songwriter. Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist "Give It Away" is a 2006 song by American Country music artist George Strait. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer James William (Bill Anderson III (born November 1, 1937 in Columbia South Carolina) is an American Country music singer songwriter and television Jamey Johnson (born in Enterprise Alabama) is an American Country music artist Some Hearts is the debut album from fourth-season American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, released in the United States Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. Rodney Allan Atkins (born March 28, 1969, in Knoxville Tennessee) is an American Country music artist Miranda Lambert (born November 10, 1983 in Longview Texas) is a two time Grammy Award nominated American Country music artist who 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 " 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 Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician. Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 " Jesus Take the Wheel " is a Grammy Award-winning song written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. Time Well Wasted is the title of the fourth studio album released by American Country music artist Brad Paisley. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand) is an Australian Grammy - and ARIA -winning Country music singer Sara Lynn Evans (born February 5, 1971) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has had numerous top 10 hits Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. Jason Aldean (born February 28, 1977 in Macon Georgia) is an American Country music singer " When I Get Where I'm Going " is Brad Paisley 's second single from his album Time Well Wasted and is his fourteenth career single (not counting Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist " 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 Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand) is an Australian Grammy - and ARIA -winning Country music singer Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26 1973 in Pocahontas Illinois) is an American Country music artist Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. "Whiskey Lullaby" is the title of a country song composed by Bill Anderson and Jon Randall. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Alison Krauss ( born July 23 1971 is an American bluegrass - country singer and Fiddle player Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor "Three Wooden Crosses" is a single by American Country music Singer-songwriter Randy Travis. Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and " 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 Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Jimmy Buffett
Album Of The Year:	"Shock'n Y' All" - Toby Keith
Top Male Vocalist:	Toby Keith
Top Female Vocalist:	Martina McBride
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Artist:	Dierks Bentley
Video Of The Year:	"Beer For My Horses" - Toby Keith and Willie Nelson
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett

2002

Entertainer Of The Year:	Toby Keith
Song Of The Year:	"I'm Movin' On" - Rascal Flatts - Phillip Brian White, David Vincent Williams
Single Of The Year:	"The Good Stuff" - Kenny Chesney
Album Of The Year:	Drive - Alan Jackson
Top Male Vocalist:	Kenny Chesney
Top Female Vocalist:	Martina McBride
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Rascal Flatts
Top New Male Vocalist:	Joe Nichols
Top New Female Vocalist:	Kellie Coffey
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Emerson Drive
Video Of The Year:	"Drive" - Alan Jackson
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"Mendocino County Line" - Willie Nelson und Lee Ann Womack

2001

Entertainer Of The Year:	Brooks & Dunn
Song Of The Year:	"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" - Alan Jackson - 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? - various artists
Top Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson
Top Female Vocalist:	Martina McBride
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Lonestar
Top New Male Vocalist:	Phil Vassar
Top New Female Vocalist:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Trick Pony
Video Of The Year:	"Only In America" - Brooks & Dunn
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" - The Soggy Bottom Boys

2000

Entertainer Of The Year:	Dixie Chicks
Song Of The Year:	"I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert - Mark D. James William "Jimmy" Buffett (born December 25 1946) is a Singer, Songwriter, Author, Businessman, and recently Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975, in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Country music artist Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. "The Good Stuff" is a single released in 2002 by American Country music artist Kenny Chesney. Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. Joe Edward Nichols (born November 26 1976 in Rogers Arkansas) is an American Country music artist Kellie Coffey (born April 22 1971 in Moore Oklahoma) is an American Country music artist who made her debut in 2002 with the release of her single "When You Emerson Drive is a Canadian country music band which started out in Grande Prairie Alberta in 1995 as 12 Gauge. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Lee Ann Womack (born August 19, 1966) is a Grammy Award -winning American country-pop artist Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop Lonestar is an American Country music group consisting of Cody Collins ( Lead vocals) Michael Britt ( Lead guitar, background vocals) Keech Rainwater Phil Vassar (born May 28 1962 in Lynchburg Virginia) is an American Country music artist Carolyn Dawn Johnson (born April 30, 1971 in Grande Prairie Alberta) is a Canadian Juno award winning Country music Trick Pony was an American Country music group formed in 1996 by Keith Burns ( Lead guitar, Vocals) Ira Dean ( Bass guitar, Upright The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award -winning Country music group composed of three women Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily "I Hope You Dance" is a crossover Country pop song recorded by country singer Lee Ann Womack along with Sons of the Desert. Lee Ann Womack (born August 19, 1966) is a Grammy Award -winning American country-pop artist Sons of the Desert was an American Country music band founded in 1989 in the state of Texas by brothers Drew ( Lead vocals) and Tim Womack ( Lead guitar Sanders, Tia Sillers
Single Of The Year:	"I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert
Album Of The Year:	How Do You Like Me Now?! - Toby Keith
Top Male Vocalist:	Toby Keith
Top Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Dixie Chicks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Keith Urban
Top New Female Vocalist:	Jamie O'Neal
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Rascal Flatts
Video Of The Year:	"Goodbye Earl" - Dixie Chicks
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert

1999

Artist Of The Decade:	Garth Brooks
Entertainer Of The Year:	Shania Twain
Song Of The Year:	"Amazed" - Lonestar - Marv Green, Aimee Mayo
Single Of The Year:	"Amazed" - Lonestar
Album Of The Year:	Fly - Dixie Chicks
Top Male Vocalist:	Tim McGraw
Top Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill
Top Vocal Duo or Group:	Dixie Chicks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Brad Paisley
Top New Female Vocalist:	Jessica Andrews
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Montgomery Gentry
Video Of The Year:	"Breathe" - Faith Hill
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"When I Said I Do" - Clint Black with Lisa HartmanBlack

1998

Entertainer Of The Year:	Garth Brooks
Song Of The Year:	"Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - Steve Wariner, Billy Kirsch
Single Of The Year:	"This Kiss" - Faith Hill
Album Of The Year:	Wide Open Spaces - Dixie Chicks
Top Male Vocalist:	Tim McGraw
Top Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill
Top Vocal Duo or Group:	Dixie Chicks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Mark Wills
Top New Female Vocalist:	Jo Dee Messina
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" - Faith Hill with Tim McGraw

1997

Entertainer Of The Year:	Garth Brooks
Song Of The Year:	"It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Stephony Smith
Single Of The Year:	"It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Album Of The Year:	Carrying Your Love With Me - George Strait
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Trisha Yearwood
Top Vocal Duo or Group:	Brooks & Dunn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Kenny Chesney
Top New Female Vocalist:	Lee Ann Womack
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	The Kinleys
Video Of The Year:	"It's Your Love" Tim McGraw with Faith Hill
Vocal Event Of The Year:	"It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw with Faith Hill

1996

Entertainer Of The Year:	Brooks & Dunn
Song Of The Year:	"Blue" - LeAnn Rimes - Bill Mack
Single Of The Year:	"Blue" - LeAnn Rimes
Album Of The Year:	Blue Clear Sky - George Strait
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Patty Loveless
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Sawyer Brown
Top New Male Vocalist:	Trace Adkins
Top New Female Vocalist:	LeAnn Rimes
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Ricochet
Video Of The Year:	"I Think About You" - Collin Raye

1995

Entertainer Of The Year:	Brooks & Dunn
Song Of The Year:	"The Keeper of the Stars" - Tracy Byrd - Dickey Lee, Karen Staley, Danny Mayo
Single Of The Year:	"Check Yes Or No" - George Strait
Album Of The Year:	The Woman In Me - Shania Twain
Top Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson
Top Female Vocalist:	Patty Loveless
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	The Mavericks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Bryan White
Top New Female Vocalist:	Shania Twain
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Lonestar
Video Of The Year:	"The Car" - Jeff Carson

1994

Entertainer Of The Year:	Reba McEntire
Song Of The Year:	"I Swear" - John Michael Montgomery - Gary Baker, Frank Myers
Single Of The Year:	"I Swear" - John Michael Montgomery
Album Of The Year:	Not A Moment Too Soon - Tim McGraw
Top Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	The Mavericks
Top New Male Vocalist:	Tim McGraw
Top New Female Vocalist:	Chely Wright
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	The Mavericks
Video Of The Year:	"The Red Strokes" - Garth Brooks

1993

Entertainer Of The Year:	Garth Brooks
Song Of The Year:	"I Love The Way You Love Me" - John Michael Montgomery - Victoria Shaw, Chuck Cannon
Single Of The Year:	"Chattahoochee" - Alan Jackson
Album Of The Year:	A Lot About Livin' - Alan Jackson
Top Male Vocalist:	Vince Gill
Top Female Vocalist:	Wynonna
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Little Texas
Top New Male Vocalist:	John Michael Montgomery
Top New Female Vocalist:	Faith Hill
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	The Gibson/Miller Band
Video Of The Year:	"We Shall Be Free" - Garth Brooks

1992

Entertainer Of The Year:	Garth Brooks
Song Of The Year:	"I Still Believe In You" - Vince Gill - Vince Gill, John Barlow Jarvis
Single Of The Year:	"Boot Scootin' Boogie" - Brooks & Dunn
Album Of The Year:	Brand New Man - Brooks & Dunn
Top Male Vocalist:	Vince Gill
Top Female Vocalist:	Mary Chapin Carpenter
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Diamond Rio
Top New Male Vocalist:	Tracy Lawrence
Top New Female Vocalist:	Michelle Wright
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Confederate Railroad
Video Of The Year:	"Two Sparrows In A Hurricane" - Tanya Tucker

1991

Entertainer Of The Year:	Garth Brooks
Song Of The Year:	"Somewhere In My Broken Heart" - Billy Dean - Billy Dean, Richard Leigh
Single Of The Year:	"Don't Rock The Jukebox" - Alan Jackson
Album Of The Year:	Don't Rock The Jukebox - Alan Jackson
Top Male Vocalist:	Garth Brooks
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	Brooks & Dunn
Top Vocal Group:	Diamond Rio
Top New Male Vocalist:	Billy Dean
Top New Female Vocalist:	Trisha Yearwood
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
Song Of The Year:	"The Dance" - Garth Brooks - Tony Arata
Single Of The Year:	"Friends in Low Places" - Garth Brooks
Album Of The Year:	No Fences - Garth Brooks
Top Male Vocalist:	Garth Brooks
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Shenandoah
Top New Male Vocalist:	Alan Jackson
Top New Female Vocalist:	Shelby Lynne
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Pirates of the Mississippi
Video Of The Year:	"The Dance" - Garth Brooks

1989

Artist Of The Decade:	Alabama
Entertainer Of The Year:	George Strait
Song Of The Year:	"Where've You Been" - Kathy Mattea - Jon Vezner, Don Henry
Single Of The Year:	"A Better Man" - Clint Black
Album Of The Year:	Killin' Time - Clint Black
Top Male Vocalist:	Clint Black
Top Female Vocalist:	Kathy Mattea
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Restless Heart
Top New Male Vocalist:	Clint Black
Top New Female Vocalist:	Mary Chapin Carpenter
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group:	Kentucky HeadHunters
Video Of The Year:	"There's A Tear In My Beer" - Hank Williams Jr.

1988

Entertainer Of The Year:	Hank Williams Jr.
Song Of The Year:	"Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" - Kathy Mattea - Charles Nelson, Paul Nelson
Single Of The Year:	"Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" - Kathy Mattea
Album Of The Year:	This Woman - K.T. Oslin
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	K. Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand) is an Australian Grammy - and ARIA -winning Country music singer Jamie O'Neal (born Jamie Murphy on June 3, 1968, in Sydney Australia) is a contemporary country singer and songwriter who has had success Rascal Flatts is an American Grammy Award -winning Country pop group founded in Nashville Tennessee. " Goodbye Earl " written by Dennis Linde, is a Country music song The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award -winning Country music group composed of three women Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Sons of the Desert was an American Country music band founded in 1989 in the state of Texas by brothers Drew ( Lead vocals) and Tim Womack ( Lead guitar Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Shania Twain ʃəˈnaɪə 'tweɪn OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28 1965 is a Canadian Singer and Songwriter in the " Amazed " is a Country music Ballad recorded by Lonestar, released as a single from the band's album Lonely Grill. Lonestar is an American Country music group consisting of Cody Collins ( Lead vocals) Michael Britt ( Lead guitar, background vocals) Keech Rainwater The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award -winning Country music group composed of three women Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jessica Danielle Andrews (born December 29 1983 in Huntingdon Tennessee) is an American Country music singer Montgomery Gentry is an American Country music duo composed of Eddie Montgomery (brother of country singer John Michael Montgomery) and Troy Gentry " Breathe " is a song by Faith Hill, released as the first single from the album of the same name "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 Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter, record producer and Lisa Hartman (born June 1, 1956 in Houston Texas) is an actress. 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Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19 1964 is an American Country music artist best known for her series of major hits Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist Lee Ann Womack (born August 19, 1966) is a Grammy Award -winning American country-pop artist The Kinleys is an American Country music duo composed of identical twin sisters Heather and Jennifer Kinley (born November 5 1970 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 LeAnn Rimes (born Margaret LeAnn Rimes August 28, 1982 in Pearl Mississippi) is an American Country pop Singer George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957 in Pikeville Kentucky, raised in Elkhorn City Kentucky and Louisville 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 Trace Adkins (born Tracy Darrell Adkins, January 13, 1962 in Springhill Louisiana) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Ricochet is an American Country music band whose members hail from the state of Oklahoma. Collin Raye (born Floyd Collin Wray, August 22, 1959 or 1960, in De Queen, Arkansas, USA Throughout the Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Shania Twain ʃəˈnaɪə 'tweɪn OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28 1965 is a Canadian Singer and Songwriter in the Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957 in Pikeville Kentucky, raised in Elkhorn City Kentucky and Louisville The Mavericks was a Grammy Award -winning Alternative country music band founded in 1989 in Miami Florida, United States. Bryan White (born February 17 1974 in Lawton Oklahoma) is an American Country music artist Lonestar is an American Country music group consisting of Cody Collins ( Lead vocals) Michael Britt ( Lead guitar, background vocals) Keech Rainwater Jeff Carson (born December 16 1963 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is an American Country music artist Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress " I Swear " is a Ballad written by Gary Baker and Frank J John Michael Montgomery (born January 20 1965 in Danville Kentucky) is an american Country music artist Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 The Mavericks was a Grammy Award -winning Alternative country music band founded in 1989 in Miami Florida, United States. Richelle Renee "Chely Wright (born October 25 1970 in Kansas City Missouri) is an American Country music artist who released her debut album in 1994 Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. John Michael Montgomery (born January 20 1965 in Danville Kentucky) is an american Country music artist Victoria Lynn Shaw (born July 13 1962 in Manhattan, New York City New York) is an American Country music artist Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Wynonna Judd (born May 30, 1964 in Ashland Kentucky) is an American Country music singer Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Little Texas is an American Country music band founded in Arlington Texas in 1988 by Tim Rushlow ( Lead vocals) Brady Seals (lead Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success " We Shall Be Free " is a song released by American Country Music artist Garth Brooks. Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is an American Country music artist Diamond Rio is an American Country music band formed in 1984 in Nashville Tennessee. Tracy Lawrence (born 27 January[[ 968]] is an American country Singer-songwriter. Michelle Wright (born July 1 1961 in Chatham Ontario) is a Canadian Country music artist Confederate Railroad is an American Country music band founded in 1987 in Marietta Georgia by Danny Shirley ( Lead vocals) Michael Lamb ( Lead guitar Tanya Denise Tucker (pronounced /ˈtænjə ˈtʌkɚ/ (born October 10 1958 in Seminole Texas) is an American country music artist who had her first hit " Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Billy Dean (born William Harold Dean Jr, April 2, 1962 in Quincy Florida) is an American Country music singer and songwriter Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Diamond Rio is an American Country music band formed in 1984 in Nashville Tennessee. Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19 1964 is an American Country music artist best known for her series of major hits Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. " Friends in Low Places " is a song released by American Country music artist Garth Brooks. No Fences was released on August 27, 1990, and is American Country music artist Garth Brooks ' second Album Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Shenandoah are a Grammy Award -winning American Country music band founded in Muscle Shoals Alabama in 1985 by Marty Raybon ( Lead vocals Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Shelby Lynne (born Shelby Lynne Moorer, October 22, 1968, Quantico Virginia) is an American Country music singer Pirates of the Mississippi is an American Country music group founded in 1987 by Rich Alves ( Guitar, Hammond organ, background vocals) Bill Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (born June 21 1959 in Cross Lanes West Virginia) is an American female Country music and bluegrass performer who Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter, record producer and The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Restless Heart is an American Country pop band originally formed as a Studio band to record demos. Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is an American Country music artist The Kentucky Headhunters are an American Country rock group whose early albums were embraced by both country and rock fans Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (born June 21 1959 in Cross Lanes West Virginia) is an American female Country music and bluegrass performer who K T Oslin (born Kay Toinette Oslin May 15, 1941, Crossett Arkansas) is a Grammy Award -winning Country music Singer George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer T. Oslin
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Highway 101
Top New Male Vocalist:	Rodney Crowell
Top New Female Vocalist:	Suzy Bogguss
Video Of The Year:	Young Country" - Hank Williams Jr. The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Highway 101 is an American Country music band Active since the mid-1980s the band has gone through several rotations in membership and currently comprises Rodney Crowell (born August 7 1950 is a Grammy Award -winning musician known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in Country music. Suzy Bogguss (born Susan Kay Bogguss, December 30, 1956) is an American Country music Singer.

1987

Entertainer Of The Year:	Hank Williams Jr.
Song Of The Year:	"Forever And Ever, Amen" - Randy Travis - Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz
Single Of The Year:	"Forever And Ever, Amen" - Randy Travis
Album Of The Year:	Trio - Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris
Top Male Vocalist:	Randy Travis
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Highway 101
Top New Male Vocalist:	Ricky Van Shelton
Top New Female Vocalist:	K.T. Oslin
Video Of The Year:	"80's Ladies" - K. Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Paul Overstreet (born March 17, 1955 in Newton Mississippi) is a Country music Singer and Songwriter. Trio was a 1987 album featuring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15 1946 in Tucson Arizona) is an American popular vocalist and Entertainer whose vocal styles in a variety Emmylou Harris (born April 2 1947) is an American country, folk, alternative rock, and Alternative country Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Highway 101 is an American Country music band Active since the mid-1980s the band has gone through several rotations in membership and currently comprises Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12 1952 in Danville Virginia) is an American Country music artist K T Oslin (born Kay Toinette Oslin May 15, 1941, Crossett Arkansas) is a Grammy Award -winning Country music Singer T. Oslin

1986

Entertainer Of The Year:	Hank Williams Jr.
Song Of The Year:	"On The Other Hand" - Randy Travis - Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz
Single Of The Year:	"On The Other Hand" - Randy Travis
Album Of The Year:	Storms of Life - Randy Travis
Top Male Vocalist:	Randy Travis
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Forester Sisters
Top New Male Vocalist:	Dwight Yoakam
Top New Female Vocalist:	Holly Dunn
Video Of The Year:	"Whoever's In New England" - Reba McEntire

1985

Entertainer Of The Year:	Alabama
Song Of The Year:	"Lost In The Fifties" - Ronnie Milsap - Fredericke Darris, Michael Reid, Troy Seals
Single Of The Year:	"Highwayman" - Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson
Album Of The Year:	Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind - George Strait
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Randy Travis
Top New Female Vocalist:	Judy Rodman
Video Of The Year:	"Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" - George Jones

1984

Entertainer Of The Year:	Alabama
Song Of The Year:	"Why Not Me" - The Judds - Harlan Howard, Brent Maher, Sonny Throckmorton
Single Of The Year:	"To All The Girls I've Loved Before" - Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias
Album Of The Year:	Roll On - Alabama
Top Male Vocalist:	George Strait
Top Female Vocalist:	Reba McEntire
Top Vocal Duo:	The Judds
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Vince Gill
Top New Female Vocalist:	Nicolette Larson
Video Of The Year:	"All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" - Hank Williams Jr.

1983

Entertainer Of The Year:	Alabama
Song Of The Year:	"The Wind Beneath My Wings" - Gary Morris - Larry Henley, Jeff Silbar
Single Of The Year:	"Islands In The Stream" - Kenny Rogers und Dolly Parton
Album Of The Year:	The Closer You Get - Alabama
Top Male Vocalist:	Lee Greenwood
Top Female Vocalist:	Janie Fricke
Top Vocal Duo:	Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jim Glaser
Top New Female Vocalist:	Gus Hardin

1982

Entertainer Of The Year:	Alabama
Song Of The Year:	"Are The Good Times Really Over" - Merle Haggard - Merle Haggard
Single Of The Year:	"Always on My Mind" - Willie Nelson
Album Of The Year:	Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson
Top Male Vocalist:	Ronnie Milsap
Top Female Vocalist:	Sylvia
Top Vocal Duo:	Shelly West and David Frizzell
Top Vocal Group:	Alabama
Top New Male Vocalist:	Michael Martin Murphey
Top New Female Vocalist:	Karen Brooks

1981

Entertainer Of The Year:	Alabama
Song Of The Year:	"You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" - David Frizzell and Shelly West
Single Of The Year:	"Elvira" - Oak Ridge Boys
Album Of The Year:	Feels So Right - Alabama
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Barbara Mandrell
Top Vocal Duo:	Shelly West and David Frizzell
Top New Male Vocalist:	Ricky Skaggs
Top New Female Vocalist:	Juice Newton

1980

Entertainer Of The Year:	Barbara Mandrell
Song Of The Year:	"He Stopped Loving Her Today" - George Jones - Bobby Braddock, Curly Putman
Single Of The Year:	"He Stopped Loving Her Today" - George Jones
Album Of The Year:	Urban Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Top Male Vocalist:	George Jones
Top Female Vocalist:	Dolly Parton
Top New Male Vocalist:	Johnny Lee
Top New Female Vocalist:	Terri Gibbs

1979

Artist Of The Decade:	Loretta Lynn
Entertainer Of The Year:	Willie Nelson
Song Of The Year:	"It's A Cheatin' Situation" - Moe Bandy - Sony Throckmorton, Curly Putman
Single Of The Year:	"All The Gold In California" - Larry Gatlin
Album Of The Year:	Straight Ahead - Larry Gatlin
Top Male Vocalist:	Larry Gatlin
Top Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle
Top Vocal Duo:	Joe Stampley und Moe Bandy
Top New Male Vocalist:	R. Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Paul Overstreet (born March 17, 1955 in Newton Mississippi) is a Country music Singer and Songwriter. Storms of Life is the debut album by Country music star Randy Travis, and was released on June 6, 1986 by Warner Bros Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. The Forester Sisters are an American Country music vocal group consisting of Kathy June Kim and Christy Forester Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American Country music Singer, Songwriter, and Actor Holly Dunn (born August 22, 1957 in San Antonio Texas) is a Country music artist who first found fame with the release of her 1986 hit Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. Ronnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943 in Robbinsville North Carolina) is an American Country/Pop singer and Musician. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Waylon Arnold Jennings ( June 15, 1937 &ndash February 13, 2002) was an influential American Country music Singer Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Judy Rodman (born May 23, 1951 in Riverside California) is an American Country Music Singer. Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Julio Iglesias (born September 23 1943 in Madrid) is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages and released 77 albums George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress The Judds were a Grammy Award -winning American Country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter Wynonna. Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Nicolette Larson ( July 17, 1952 – December 16, 1997) was an American Singer best known for her 1979 Cover version Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. Gary Gwyn Morris (born December 7 1948 is an American Country music artist who charted a string of Countrypolitan hit songs throughout the 1980s Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Lee Greenwood (born October 27 1942 in South Gate California) is an American Country music artist Janie Fricke (b December 19 1947, South Whitley Indiana, United States) is an American Country music singer best remembered for Jim Glaser (born December 16, 1937 in Spalding Nebraska) is an American Country music artist Gus Hardin (born Carolyn Ann Blankenship on April 9, 1945 in Tulsa Oklahoma, United States; died February 17, 1996) was Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Ronnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943 in Robbinsville North Carolina) is an American Country/Pop singer and Musician. Sylvia Jane Kirby (born December 9, 1956 in Kokomo Indiana) is an American Country music and Country pop Singer-songwriter Shelly West (born May 23 1958, in Cleveland Ohio) is an American Country music Singer. David Frizzell (born September 26, 1941) is an American Country Music Singer. Michael Martin Murphey (born March 14, 1945) is a writer and performer of American Music. Karen Brooks (born April 29, 1954) is an American country music singer who is best-known for a series of Top 40 hits on the Billboard Country Alabama is a Grammy Award -winning Country music band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. David Frizzell (born September 26, 1941) is an American Country Music Singer. Shelly West (born May 23 1958, in Cleveland Ohio) is an American Country music Singer. The Oak Ridge Boys are a country and gospel group that is based in the United States. Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. For the punk rock musician see Ricky Scaggs. Richard Lee Skaggs (born July 18 1954, in Lawrence County Kentucky) is a Juice Newton (born Judy Kay Cohen 18 February 1952 in Lakehurst New Jersey) is an American Pop music and country singer George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931 in Saratoga Texas) is an award-winning American Country music singer known for his long list of Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Johnny Lee Ham (born July 3, 1946, in Texas City Texas) is a Legendary American Country Music Singer. Terri Gibbs (born June 15, 1954) is an American Country music artist Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Moe Bandy (born February 12, 1944 Meridian Mississippi, but raised in Texas since the age of six is a Country music Singer Larry Gatlin (born May 2, 1948 in Seminole Texas) is an American country music singer. Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s Joe Stampley (born June 6, 1943 Springhill Louisiana in Webster Parish, Louisiana) is a Country music singer Moe Bandy (born February 12, 1944 Meridian Mississippi, but raised in Texas since the age of six is a Country music Singer C. Bannon
Top New Female Vocalist:	Lacy J. Dalton

1978

Entertainer Of The Year:	Kenny Rogers
Song Of The Year:	"You Needed Me" - Anne Murray - Randy Goodrum
Single Of The Year:	"Tulsa Time" - Don Williams
Album Of The Year:	Y'all Come Back Saloon - Oak Ridge Boys
Top Male Vocalist:	Kenny Rogers
Top Female Vocalist:	Barbara Mandrell
Top Vocal Group:	Oak Ridge Boys
Top New Male Vocalist:	John Conlee
Top New Female Vocalist:	Cristy Lane

1977

Entertainer Of The Year:	Dolly Parton
Song Of The Year:	"Lucille" - Kenny Rogers - Roger Bowling, Hal Bynum
Single Of The Year:	"Lucille" - Kenny Rogers
Album Of The Year:	Kenny Rogers - Kenny Rogers
Top Male Vocalist:	Kenny Rogers
Top Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle
Top Vocal Group:	Statler Brothers
Top New Male Vocalist:	Eddie Rabbitt
Top New Female Vocalist:	Debby Boone

1976

Entertainer Of The Year:	Mickey Gilley
Song Of The Year:	"Don't The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Time" - Mickey Gilley - Baker Knight
Single Of The Year:	"Bring It On Home" - Mickey Gilley
Album Of The Year:	Gilley's Smoking - Mickey Gilley
Top Male Vocalist:	Mickey Gilley
Top Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty und Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Moe Bandy
Top New Female Vocalist:	Billie Jo Spears

1975

Entertainer Of The Year:	Loretta Lynn
Song Of The Year:	"Rhinestone Cowboy" - Glen Campbell - Larry Weiss
Single Of The Year:	"Rhinestone Cowboy" - Glen Campbell
Album Of The Year:	Feelings - Loretta Lynn Conway Twitty
Top Male Vocalist:	Conway Twitty
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty und Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Freddy Fender
Top New Female Vocalist:	Crystal Gayle

1974

Entertainer Of The Year:	Mac Davis
Song Of The Year:	"Country Bumpkin" - Cal Smith - Don Wayne
Single Of The Year:	"Country Bumpkin" - Cal Smith
Album Of The Year:	Back Home Again - John Denver
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty und Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Mickey Gilley
Top New Female Vocalist:	Linda Ronstadt

1973

Entertainer Of The Year:	Roy Clark
Song Of The Year:	"Behind Closed Doors" - Charlie Rich - Kenny O'Dell
Single Of The Year:	"Behind Closed Doors" - Charlie Rich
Album Of The Year:	Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
Top Male Vocalist:	Charlie Rich
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn
Top Vocal Group:	Brush Arbor
Top New Male Vocalist:	Dorsey Burnette
Top New Female Vocalist:	Olivia Newton-John

1972

Entertainer Of The Year:	Roy Clark
Song Of The Year:	"The Happiest Girl In The Whole U. Lacy J Dalton (born Jill Byrem in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, 1948 is an American Country and western singer and songwriter known for her gritty powerful vocals Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter " You Needed Me " is a popular song written by Randy Goodrum. Anne Murray CC ONS (born Morna Anne Murray on June 20 1945 is a Canadian singer Randy Goodrum (born July 7, 1947 in Arkansas) is an American Songwriter. Don Williams (born May 27, 1939 in Floydada Texas) is a country Singer and Songwriter. The Oak Ridge Boys are a country and gospel group that is based in the United States. John Conlee (born August 11, 1946 in Versailles Kentucky) is an American Country music Singer. Eleanor Johnston known by her professional name as Cristy Lane (born January 8, 1940) is an American Country music and Gospel Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s The Statler Brothers are an American Country music group founded in 1955 in Staunton Virginia. Edward Thomas Rabbit (born November 27, 1941 - May 7, 1998) was a Country music singer Debby Boone (born Deborah Ann Boone, on September 22 1956) is an American Singer and theater actress. Mickey Gilley (b Mickey Leroy Gilley March 9, 1936) is an American Country music Singer and Musician. Mickey Gilley (b Mickey Leroy Gilley March 9, 1936) is an American Country music Singer and Musician. Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, September 1 1933; died June 5 1993) was one of the United States ' most successful Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Moe Bandy (born February 12, 1944 Meridian Mississippi, but raised in Texas since the age of six is a Country music Singer Billie Jo Spears (born Billie Jean Spears January 14 1937) is an American Country music singer Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22 1936 in Delight, Arkansas) is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning and two time nominated Golden Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, September 1 1933; died June 5 1993) was one of the United States ' most successful Freddy Fender ( June 4, 1937 – October 14, 2006) born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA was Crystal Gayle (born January 9, 1951) is an American country singer best known for a series of country-pop crossover hits in the late 1970s Morris Mac Davis, known as Mac Davis (born January 21, 1942) is a Country music Singer and Songwriter originally Cal Smith (born April 7, 1932) is an American country Musician, most famous for his 1974 hit "Country Bumpkin John Denver (December 31 1943 &ndash October 12 1997 born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American Country music Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter. Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, September 1 1933; died June 5 1993) was one of the United States ' most successful Mickey Gilley (b Mickey Leroy Gilley March 9, 1936) is an American Country music Singer and Musician. Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15 1946 in Tucson Arizona) is an American popular vocalist and Entertainer whose vocal styles in a variety Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician Charlie Rich ( December 14, 1932 - July 25, 1995) was an American Country Music Singer/Musician. Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Dorsey Burnette ( December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis Olivia Newton-John, AO, OBE (born September 26 1948) is a Grammy Award -winning and Golden Globe -nominated English-born Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician S. A. " - Donna Fargo - Yvonne Silver
Single Of The Year:	"Happiest Girl" - Donna Fargo
Album Of The Year:	Happiest Girl - Donna Fargo
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Donna Fargo
Top Vocal Group:	Statler Brothers
Top New Male Vocalist:	Johnny Rodriguez
Top New Female Vocalist:	Tanya Tucker
Pioneer Award:	Stuart Hamblen

1971

Entertainer Of The Year:	Freddie Hart
Song Of The Year:	"Easy Lovin'" - Freddie Hart - Freddie Hart
Single Of The Year:	"Easy Lovin'" - Freddie Hart
Album Of The Year:	Easy Lovin' - Freddie Hart
Top Male Vocalist:	Freddie Hart
Top Female Vocalist:	Loretta Lynn
Top Vocal Duo:	Conway Twitty und Loretta Lynn
Top New Male Vocalist:	Tony Booth
Top New Female Vocalist:	Barbara Mandrell

1970

Entertainer Of The Year:	Merle Haggard
Song Of The Year:	"For The Good Times" - Ray Price - Kris Kristofferson
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
Top Vocal Group:	Kimberleys
Top New Male Vocalist:	Buddy Alan
Top New Female Vocalist:	Sammi Smith

1969

Artist Of The Decade:	Marty Robbins
Single Of The Year:	"Okie From Muskogee" - Merle Haggard
Album Of The Year:	Okie From Muskogee - Merle Haggard
Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Tammy Wynette
Top Vocal Duo:	Merle Haggard und Bonnie Owens
Top Vocal Group:	Kimberleys
Top New Male Vocalist:	Freddy Weller
Top New Female Vocalist:	Donna Fargo

1968

Single Of The Year:	"Little Green Apples" - Roger Miller
Album Of The Year:	Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry
Top Male Vocalist:	Glen Campbell
Top Female Vocalist:	Cathie Taylor
Top Vocal Duo:	Johnny Mosby und Jonie Mosby
Top New Male Vocalist:	Ray Sanders
Top New Female Vocalist:	Cheryl Poole

1967

Album Of The Year:	Gentle On My Mind - Glen Campbell
Top Male Vocalist:	Glen Campbell
Top Female Vocalist:	Lynn Anderson
Top Vocal Duo:	Merle Haggard und Bonnie Owens
Top Vocal Group:	Sons of the Pioneers
Top New Male Vocalist:	Jerry Inman
Top New Female Vocalist:	Bobbie Gentry

1966

Top Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top Female Vocalist:	Bonnie Guitar
Top New Male Vocalist:	Billy Mize
Top New Female Vocalist:	Cathie Taylor

1965

Top Male Vocalist:	Buck Owens
Top Female Vocalist:	Bonnie Owens
Top Vocal Duo:	Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens
Top New Male Vocalist:	Merle Haggard
Top New Female Vocalist:	Kaye Adams

External links

Academy Of Country Music - Official Website

References

^ Academy of Country Music -> "The Academy" -> "History"

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