1981 CMA Awards
Updated September 9, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff

Entertainer of the Year | Barbara Mandrell |
Single of the Year | “Elvira,” Oak Ridge Boys |
Album of the Year | I Believe in You, Don Williams (MCA) |
Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award) | “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman |
Male Vocalist of the Year | George Jones |
Female Vocalist of the Year | Barbara Mandrell |
Vocal Group of the Year | Alabama |
Vocal Duo of the Year | David Frizzell and Shelly West |
Instrumental Group of the Year | Alabama |
Horizon Award | Terri Gibbs |
Musician of the Year | Chet Atkins |
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