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24th Annual CMA Awards
| Host: | Reba McEntire and Randy Travis |
| Venue: | Grand Ole Opry House |
| City: | Nashville, Tenn. |
| Date: | Oct. 8, 1990 |
Entertainer of the Year: George Strait
24th Annual CMA Awards Summary
Reba McEntire and Randy Travis share hosting duties at the 24th annual CMA Awards. While several industry veterans remain
award show favorites, there's a new crop of contenders getting attention. Clint Black earns male vocalist, and Kathy Mattea
takes home the female vocalist trophy. Newcomer Garth Brooks wins two awards including Horizon and music video for his hit,
"The Dance." The Kentucky Headhunters win vocal group of the year, and their record Pickin' On Nashville takes the
album of the year award. Vince Gill's now classic "When I Call Your Name" is named single of the year. The duet "Till a Tear
Becomes a Rose" wins vocal event for the husband-and-wife team of Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley. George Strait and the Judds
continue to reign as the entertainer and vocal duo of the year winners, respectively. During the show, the Country Music Hall
of Fame welcomes a tearful Tennessee Ernie Ford. Newcomer Mary Chapin Carpenter receives a standing ovation for her performance
of "Opening Act." Legends Roy Rogers, George Jones, Tammy Wynette join Randy Travis on the song "Heroes."
Entertainer of the Year
| Winner: | George Strait |
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Male Vocalist of the Year
| Winner: | Clint Black |
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Female Vocalist of the Year
| Winner: | Kathy Mattea |
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Horizon Award
| Winner: | Garth Brooks |
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Vocal Group of the Year
| Winner: | Kentucky Headhunters |
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Vocal Duo of the Year
| Winner: | The Judds |
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Vocal Event of the Year
| Winners: | Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley |
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| Song Title: | "Til a Tear Becomes a Rose" |
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Album of the Year
| Winner: | Kentucky Headhunters |
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| Album Title: | Pickin' on Nashville |
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Song of the Year
| Winners: | Don Henry and Jon Vezner |
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| Song Title: | "Where've You Been" |
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Single of the Year
| Winner: | Vince Gill |
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| Song Title: | "When I Call Your Name" |
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Musician of the Year
| Winner: | Johnny Gimble |
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Music Video of the Year
| Winners: | Garth Brooks and John Lloyd Miller |
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| Video Title: | "The Dance" |
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