About The Show
The CMAs showcase the best in the Country Music genre, through the voting of the business members of the Country Music Association. All the biggest names in Country Music are sure to be found under one roof.
Host: Vince Gill
Date: September 23, 1997
City: Nashville, Tennessee
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees
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Winner:
Cindy Walker -
Winner: Harlan Howard
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Winner: Brenda Lee
Entertainer Of The Year
Male Vocalist Of The Year
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Horizon Award
Vocal Group Of The Year
Vocal Duo Of The Year
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Winner: Brooks & Dunn
- John & Audrey Wiggins
- Thrasher & Shiver
- Raybon Brothers
- Bellamy Brothers
Vocal Event Of The Year
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Winner:
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill It's Your Love - George Jones and Kathy Mattea You've Got a Friend in Me
- The Fairfield Four and Lee Roy Parnell John the Revelator: Peace in the Valley
- Clint Black and Martina McBride Still Holdin' On
- John Berry, Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum Long Haired Country Boy
Song Of The Year
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Winner:
Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison Strawberrry Wine - Bill Mack Blue
- Dean Dillon and Bob McDill All the Good Ones Are Gone
- Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas Butterfly Kisses
- Bobby Braddock Time Marches On
Single Of The Year
Musician Of The Year
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Winner:
Brent Mason - Brent Rowan
- Matt Rollings
- Paul Franklin
- Eddie Bayers
Music Video Of The Year
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Winner:
Kathy Mattea and Steven Goldmann 455 Rocket - Pam Tillis and Steven Goldmann All the Good Ones Are Gone
- Tim McGraw and Sherman Halsey It's Your Love
- Deana Carter and Roger Pistole Strawberry Wine
- Trace Adkins and Michael Merriman Every Light in the House Is On