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Widely hailed as "Country Music's Biggest Night," the CMA Awards recognize outstanding achievement in Country Music for artists, musicians, producers, publishers, songwriters, video directors and industry executives. CMA Award winners are chosen by their peers, through a vote by CMA members who are professionals in the Country Music industry. The televised ceremony is a gala event, anticipated by Country Music professionals and fans all year long!
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The first "CMA Awards Banquet and Show" was not a televised event. |
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Sonny James and Bobbie Gentry hosted the inaugural gala. |
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Eddy Arnold named Entertainer of the Year. |
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Roy Rogers and Dale Evans hosted from the Ryman Auditorium. |
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Awards went to Bobby Russell for "Honey" and Jeannie C. Riley for "Harper Valley PTA." |
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Glen Campbell named Entertainer of the Year. |
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First live broadcast of the CMA Awards. |
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Johnny Cash won five awards (Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Single ("Boy Named Sue"), Album and Vocal Group of the Year (with June Carter)--a record that stood until 1993, when Vince Gill also took home five CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year.
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