23rd Music City News Country Awards

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23rd Music City News Country Awards
DateJune 6, 1989
Location Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee
Hosted by Barbara Mandrell
Louise Mandrell
Irlene Mandrell
Most awards Ricky Van Shelton (4)
Most nominationsRicky Van Shelton (5)
Television/radio coverage
Network TNN
 22nd · CMT ·  24th  

The 23rd Music City News Country Awards was held on June 6, 1989, at the Grand Ole Opry House, in Nashville, Tennessee . The ceremony was hosted by Barbara, Louise, and Irlene Mandrell.

Contents

Winners and nominees

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

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
Single of the YearVideo of the Year
Star of TomorrowVocal Collaboration of the Year
Gospel Act of the YearComedian of the Year
Instrumentalist of the YearTV Series of the Year
TV Special of the Year
  • A Country Music Celebration: 30th Anniversary of the Country Music Association
    • Grand Ole Opry Live Special
    • Hee Haw Anniversary
    • Merle Haggard: Poet of the Common Man
    • USO Celebrity Tour: Lee Greenwood
Living Legend Award

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References

  1. "Travis, Shelton receive top country music honors". Toledo Blade . June 6, 1989.
  2. "Shelton, Travis top country awards". The Pittsburgh Press. June 6, 1989. p. B9.