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Grammy Award Winner - Willie Nelson

21st Annual Grammy Awards

Hosts: John Denver
Venue: Shrine Auditorium
City: Los Angeles
Date: Feb. 15, 1979

Best Country Vocal Performance, Female

Winner: Dolly Parton
Song Title: "Here You Come Again"

Best Countyr Vocal Performance, Male

Winner: Willie Nelson
Song Title: "Georgia on My Mind"

Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group

Winners: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
Song Title: "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys"

Best Country Instrumental Performance

Winner: Asleep at the Wheel
Song Title: "One O'Clock Jump"

Best Country Song

Winner: Don Schlitz
Song Title: "The Gambler"

Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording

Winner: Muddy Waters
Album Title: I'm Ready

Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female

Winner: Anne Murray
Song Title: "You Needed Me"

Best Inspirational Performance

Winner: B.J. Thomas
Song Title: "Happy Man"