| 15th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 1980 |
| Location | Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California |
| Hosted by | Claude Akins Loretta Lynn Charley Pride |
| Most wins | Larry Gatlin (3) |
| Most nominations | Kenny Rogers (5) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NBC |
The 15th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on May 1, 1980, at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. It was hosted by Claude Akins, Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride.
Winners are shown in bold. [1] [2]
| Entertainer of the Year | Top Male Vocalist of the Year |
|---|---|
| Top Female Vocalist of the Year | Top Vocal Group of the Year |
| Single Record of the Year | Song of the Year |
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| Top New Male Vocalist | Top New Female Vocalist |
| Album of the Year | |
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| Pioneer Award | |