It's the biggest night in country music, and its rich history is filled with memorable moments. From Charlie Rich's
incendiary gesture toward John Denver's win to Alan Jackson's stirring debut of "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),"
the CMA Awards have helped define the country music genre as a whole. Browse through the years with recaps and the complete
list of nominees and winners from the present to the first CMA Awards show in 1967.
The biggest honor in the business rewards the hard life on the road. See which stars have taken
their tours to the ultimate heights and have earned the right to be called entertainer of the year.
Whether the songs are about heartaches or headstrong women, the voices of these ladies are unique
among all genres of music. See who's been named female vocalist of the year.