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1993 CMA Entertainer of the Year: Vince Gill

27th Annual CMA Awards

Host: Vince Gill and Clint Black
Venue: Grand Ole Opry House
City: Nashville, Tenn.
Date: Sept. 29, 1993

Entertainer of the Year: Vince Gill

27th Annual CMA Awards Summary

Vince Gill dominates multiple categories, winning five awards including entertainer, male vocalist, album (I Still Believe in You), song of the year ("I Still Believe in You") and his part in the all-star collaboration, "I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair," which wins vocal event of the year. Alan Jackson also wins multiple CMAs as his hit "Chattahoochee" earns music video and single of year honors. Mary Chapin Carpenter earns another female vocalist nod, while Mark Chesnutt receives the Horizon Award. Diamond Rio and Brook & Dunn continue to collect the vocal group and vocal duo awards. Singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is welcomed into the Country Music Hall of Fame. During the show, legends Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton perform "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." Later, Liza Minnelli leads a standing ovation for Reba McEntire and Linda Davis' duet, "Does He Love You." McEntire also makes headlines for her infamous red dress and low neckline.

Entertainer of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year

Female Vocalist of the Year

Vocal Group of the Year

Vocal Duo of the Year

Winner: Brooks & Dunn
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Vocal Event of the Year

Album of the Year

Winner: Vince Gill
Album Title: I Still Believe in You
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Song of the Year

Winners: Vince Gill and John Barlow Jarvis
Song Title: "I Still Believe in You"
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Single of the Year

Winner: Alan Jackson
Song Title: "Chattahoochee"
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Musician of the Year

Winner: Mark O'Connor
Nominees:
  • John Barlow Jarvis
  • Paul Franklin
  • Brent Mason
  • Matt Rollings

Music Video of the Year

Winners: Alan Jackson and Martin Kahan
Video Title: "Chattahoochee"
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