19th Music City News Country Awards

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19th Music City News Country Awards
DateJune 11, 1985
Location Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee
Hosted by Roy Clark
Marie Osmond
John Schneider
The Statlers
Mel Tillis
Most awards The Statlers (6)
Most nominations The Statlers (8)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkSyndication
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The 19th Music City News Country Awards was held on June 11, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, in Nashville, Tennessee . The ceremony was hosted by Roy Clark, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, The Statlers, and Mel Tillis.

Contents

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold. [1]

Entertainer of the YearAlbum of the Year
Female Artist of the YearMale Artist of the Year
Vocal Group of the YearVocal Duo of the Year
Gospel Act of the YearBluegrass Act of the Year
Single of the YearTV Series of the Year
Star of TomorrowComedy Act of the Year
TV Special of the YearVideo of the Year
  • Another Evening with the Statler Brothers – Heroes, Legends and Friends
    • Barbara Mandrell: The Lady Is A Champ
    • Loretta Lynn's Christmas Card
    • Kenny & Dolly: Once Upon a Christmas
    • This Year in Country Music
Living Legend Award

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References

  1. "Statlers, Mandrell capture top Music City News awards". The Gadsden Times. June 11, 1985.