2nd Academy of Country and Western Music Awards | |
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Date | March 6, 1967 |
Location | The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California |
Hosted by | Lorne Greene |
Most awards | Merle Haggard (2) |
Most nominations | Merle Haggard (4) |
The 2nd Academy of Country and Western Music Awards ceremony was held on March 6, 1967, at The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California. It was hosted by Lorne Greene.
Winners are shown in bold. [1]
Top Female Vocalist of the Year | Top Male Vocalist of the Year |
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Top Vocal Group of the Year | Song of the Year |
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Most Promising Male Vocalist | Most Promising Female Vocalist |
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Most Promising Vocal Group | Band Leader/Band of the Year |
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