15th Academy of Country Music Awards

The 15th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on May 1, 1980, at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. It was hosted by Claude Akins, Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride.

15th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateMay 1, 1980
LocationKnott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California
Hosted byClaude Akins
Loretta Lynn
Charley Pride
Most awardsLarry Gatlin (3)
Most nominationsKenny Rogers (5)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNBC
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Winners and nominees

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Winners are shown in bold.[1][2]

Entertainer of the Year Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Top Female Vocalist of the Year Top Vocal Group of the Year
Single Record of the Year Song of the Year
Top New Male Vocalist Top New Female Vocalist
Album of the Year
Pioneer Award

References

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  1. ^ "Gatlin, Gayle Among Winners At 15th Country Music Awards". The Virgin Islands Daily News. May 5, 1980. p. 19.
  2. ^ "Gatlin takes major awards". The Spokesman-Review. May 2, 1980. p. 49.