31st TNN/Music City News Country Awards | |
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Date | June 16, 1997 |
Location | Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee |
Hosted by | George Jones LeAnn Rimes Randy Travis |
Most awards | Alan Jackson Lorrie Morgan (2 each) |
Most nominations | Alan Jackson (7) |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | TNN |
The 31st TNN/Music City News Country Awards was held on June 16, 1997, at the Grand Ole Opry House, in Nashville, Tennessee . The ceremony was hosted by George Jones, LeAnn Rimes, and Randy Travis.
Winners are shown in bold. [1] [2]
Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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Female Artist of the Year | Male Artist of the Year |
Vocal Group of the Year | Vocal Duo of the Year |
Vocal Band of the Year | Vocal Collaboration of the Year |
Single of the Year | Video of the Year |
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Male Star of Tomorrow | Female Star of Tomorrow |
Christian Country Artist of the Year | Comedian of the Year |
Living Legend Award | |
Minnie Pearl Award | |
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