16th Academy of Country Music Awards

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16th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateApril 30, 1981
Location Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Hosted by Larry Gatlin
Don Meredith
Tammy Wynette
Most wins George Jones (3)
Most nominations Kenny Rogers (5)
Television/radio coverage
Network NBC
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The 16th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on April 30, 1981, at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California. It was hosted by Larry Gatlin, Don Meredith and Tammy Wynette.

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold. [1] [2]

Entertainer of the YearAlbum of the Year
Top Female Vocalist of the YearTop Male Vocalist of the Year
Top Vocal Group of the YearTop Vocal Duo of the Year
Single Record of the YearSong of the Year
Top New Male VocalistTop New Female Vocalist
Pioneer Award
Special Achievement Award
Tex Ritter Award

References

  1. ↑ "Jones' career comeback capped by ACM award". The Phoenix. May 2, 1981. p. D6.
  2. ↑ "Barbara Mandrell, George Jones top country music award winners". Williamson Daily News. May 1, 1981. p. 6.
  3. "Ken Burns' 'Country Music' & All the ACM Winners of Tex Ritter Film Award". Billboard .
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