17th Academy of Country Music Awards

The 17th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on April 30, 1982, at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. It was hosted by Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty and Dottie West.

17th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateApril 30, 1982
LocationKnott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California
Hosted byMickey Gilley
Conway Twitty
Dottie West
Most awardsAlabama (3)
Most nominationsAlabama (5)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNBC
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Winners and nominees edit

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

Entertainer of the Year Album of the Year
Top Female Vocalist of the Year Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Top Vocal Group of the Year Top Vocal Duo of the Year
Single Record of the Year Song of the Year
Top New Male Vocalist Top New Female Vocalist
Pioneer Award

References edit

  1. ^ "Alabama Tops Country Awards". The Victoria Advocate. May 1, 1982. p. 13C.
  2. ^ "Band Alabama captures three country music awards". The Leader-Post. April 30, 1982. p. A12.