1997 CMA Awards
Updated September 9, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff

The 31st Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 24, 1997 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.
Entertainer of the Year | Garth Brooks |
Single of the Year | “Strawberry Wine,” Deana Carter |
Album of the Year | Carrying Your Love With Me, George Strait |
Song of the Year | “Strawberry Wine,” Matraca Berg & Gary Harrison |
Male Vocalist of the Year | George Strait |
Female Vocalist of the Year | Trisha Yearwood |
Vocal Group of the Year | Diamond Rio |
Vocal Duo of the Year | Brooks & Dunn |
Vocal Event of the Year | “It's Your Love,” Tim McGraw & Faith Hill |
Horizon Award | LeAnn Rimes |
Musician of the Year | Brent Mason |
Music Video of the Year | “455 Rocket,” Kathy Mattea |
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