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The Country Music Association (CMA) held its first award ceremony in 1967. The
winner of the first "Entertainer of the Year" award was singer, Eddy Arnold. The
association's 38th ceremony will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House in
Nashville on November 9 2004 and there are awards in the following 12
categories, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Horizon Award, Vocal
Group, Vocal Duo, Single, Album, Song, Music Event, Music Video, and Musician.
Entertainer of the Year:
Female Vocalist of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Horizon Award
Vocal Group of the Year
Vocal Duo of the Year
Single of the Year
Musician of the Year
Album of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Vocal Event of the Year
Song of the Year
The association also maintains the Country Music Hall of Fame which it founded in
1961. The Hall of Fame is devoted to the recognition of individuals for their
outstanding contributions to Country Music. There are currently 86 individuals or groups
that have been awarded the accolade of member.
Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose and Hank Williams were the first inductees to the
Hall of Fame in 1961. The election of Country Music Hall of Fame members takes place
annually. For a complete list of members see
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