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16th Academy of Country Music Awards

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16th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateApril 30, 1981
LocationShrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Hosted byLarry Gatlin
Don Meredith
Tammy Wynette
Most awardsGeorge Jones (3)
Most nominationsKenny Rogers (5)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNBC
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The 16th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on April 30, 1981, at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California. It was hosted by Larry Gatlin, Don Meredith and Tammy Wynette.

Winners and nominees

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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
Special Achievement Award
Tex Ritter Award

References

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  1. ^ "Jones' career comeback capped by ACM award". The Phoenix. May 2, 1981. p. D6.
  2. ^ "Barbara Mandrell, George Jones top country music award winners". Williamson Daily News. May 1, 1981. p. 6.
  3. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/ken-burns-country-music-acm-tex-ritter-film-award-9613028/