This is just GREAT. GOD was mentioned sooo many times. Nowadays you will never hear that at awards shows. This country was founded on GOD. WE put him first in everything. Now we have took him out of everything. And people wonder what's going on in this country. Time is short yall, Seek the Lord while He may be found. Your not promised tomorrow.
My momma passed away on this day, in the morning. It was the first cma awards show that I ever missed as my momma and I always watched together even if we had to talk on the phone while we both watched from our own home. I miss her and these special people every day
Stopped in the J&J Truckstop at Malvern, Arkansas many years ago to grab a late night snack. Maybe around 1990. Saw a bus parked at the front. Walked in and first person I see is Mr Bill Monroe.
Ah, the good ole days of real country music! Thank you for uploading this video. So much diversity, talent and great music back then. It's sad what they call country music today. Thank you for the memories Nashville pre-2000.
Gene Austin -Unfortunately real country music no longer exists, unless you have Sirius XM Satellite radio in your car, and have it set to Willie's Outhouse, which plays nothing but the old country his of long ago. Only bad thing about that channel is they don't play songs by The Judy's, Johnny Duncan,Sylvia, Reba McIntyre, or Alabama, to name a few.
I`m 23 years old and from Norway, i know almost all of that people and their music in that show, but if you ask me about what and who be in the top list of todays so called country music i be totally blank! Love old country music...
Honestly...This seems more real than any other year since. Country was real back then and All the years before....I've watched it go sideways and down hill and these days...sure some of the music is AMAZING, but the lifestyle isn't there ...and that's the true essence of country western music. The past will never be forgotten and will live on with the music. Thank you for uploading this.
Living in Nashville, I have seen most of these stars in person! I use to see Earl Scruggs often eating at a local restaurant near my home. One time, as he got up to pay his bill, he reached to the table and grabbed the last piee of corn bread and put it in his pocket. LOL
Such a nice thing to watch for 1) the music the way it was then..... but most importantly 2) the speeches were humble....no political statements or grandstanding.
My Goodness, I teared up several times but Ricky Skaggs busted me! I feel the SAME WAY about my Wife, my LORD JESUS, And This Good 'Ol Country Music! Yes, Thanks for posting!
God love you, Ricky. So happy you pulled it out at the end, after being passed over in the other categories. Somehow I had forgotten the result, 36 years and a full head of hair later ...
Many memories to alot of these songs took me bk awhile love these country songs and the singers especially George. Start. Sawyer brown Kenny and Alabama use to dance to alot of this wood how time Flys. Love it all thank u.
This would clean up a lot with some tracking adjustment. Not all players play back tapes recorded on other vhs units well. Still not too terrible, and 100% nicer than nothing. Thanks for uploading.
I used to watch every single country music awards show back in these days, and before. Now, it's been at least since 2006 since I've enjoyed a country music awards show. Thanks for sharing this wonderful blast from the past.
I have got to tell you the truth. Country Music has not been the same since. I wouldn't even know where to start with today's Country Stars if they are any? I am sorry but I am traditional Country Music fan. That is just the way it is.
My favorite part of this show was when "On the Road Again" was sung by so many, but what really makes it special is when Merle Haggard comes out(man could that guy strut sexy, oh AND that voice!).....what a terrific tribute to Willie! Thanks for posting!
1985 was the year I graduated Highschool, and in December 85 I met my Barracks roommates at NAS Memphis and was taught about Randy Travis and that was just the start!!! Growing up in Michigan was not a Country fan, My Grandparents were!! Great times for music in general!!
After growing up and listening to these legends and after seeing this, I can’t believe they call artists like Kane Brown, Big and Rich and Luke Bryan country music... what a joke!
This is country music and singers I grew up listening to. I don't like today's country music and singers, they can't hold a candle to the old country music and singers!
Ricky Scaggs..."I hope it never gets to the point where country radio won't play country music"... Sorry but we are there!! So good to watch this and remember when country was country and you could watch the awards show and it wasn't some rap, hiphop, liberal supporting dumpster fire!!
That’s literally the only time you’ll see Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings on stage together, just feet apart, 2 legends of Country Music. I wish they could have been friends, a duet with them would have been unbelievable.
I remember 91 i think when Vince gill swept the show of awards . They were joking that by the time it was done it would br cslled the vinxe gill awards
Country is unrecognizable these days. I grew upon the opry on tnn on saturday nights and i used to eatch thr cpunt down rvery day on tnn after school during club dance or wild horse saloon. It was my music i did homework too
This was just fun! I knew every song and every artist. Each time they showed a new person I would either think "Oh look how young they are" - "Oh look how thin they are" - "Oh look at the hair" or "Oh look at the shoulder pads!" LOL Great music!
@SEZWAH I haveto agree. 4 of the great legends against a couple of new kids? And I double agree about Garth. You know he bought his recording contract.
Love how everyone thanked God and acknowledged where blessings come from
Poor Ricky Skaggs knew Country Radio was going to betray the real Country Music in 1985.
Both Anne and Loretta s dresses are really pretty!
This is just GREAT.
GOD was mentioned sooo many times.
Nowadays you will never hear that at awards shows. This country was founded on GOD. WE put him first in everything. Now we have took him out of everything. And people wonder what's going on in this country.
Time is short yall, Seek the Lord while He may be found. Your not promised tomorrow.
I was a young man when this aired....22.....how time flies. I'd give anything to back again!
Same
My momma passed away on this day, in the morning. It was the first cma awards show that I ever missed as my momma and I always watched together even if we had to talk on the phone while we both watched from our own home. I miss her and these special people every day
My condolences to you and your loved ones ❤
KNTY @ 103.5 FM in Sacramento, California USA is still playing the old country music. 🎶
I never missed the awards show back then. Haven’t watched it in over 15 years.
Country music isn't country music anymore
Yep me too. So disappointing to watch now.
As Ricky Skaggs said, “We’re all in trouble.”
Anne Murray deserved the Female Vocalist that year.
Stopped in the J&J Truckstop at Malvern, Arkansas many years ago to grab a late night snack. Maybe around 1990. Saw a bus parked at the front. Walked in and first person I see is Mr Bill Monroe.
Now this is Country Music I miss this music so much
Ah, the good ole days of real country music! Thank you for uploading this video. So much diversity, talent and great music back then. It's sad what they call country music today. Thank you for the memories Nashville pre-2000.
You okay grandpa?
@@ricks5876 You butthurt, bro? Go play your video games in your mommas basement until it’s time to take your nap!
Gene Austin -Unfortunately real country music no longer exists, unless you have Sirius XM Satellite radio in your car, and have it set to Willie's Outhouse, which plays nothing but the old country his of long ago. Only bad thing about that channel is they don't play songs by The Judy's, Johnny Duncan,Sylvia, Reba McIntyre, or Alabama, to name a few.
Come cancel
How true watching these award shows bring back a lot of memories. Country music isn't what it is today. It SUCKS!!!!!
Great job George Strait ❤❤ Love you and your music
This is the best time we had in country music,my era the 80s look at Bill Monroe strut his stuff
1985!!! My senior grade of high school!! The best generation of country music!!!
And the best year of music ever ! Pop and rock!
2022 still listen to real country
Well Ricky unfortunately we hit that point where they're no longer playing country music on the radio.
It’s great to see these stars in their glory days but , it saddens me that most of them are in heaven now ! R.I.P. to all of the greats
God bless Rickey Skaggs for helping out the tornado victims in Kentucky, 👍🇺🇸
Ricky Skaggs is a stand up guy!
I`m 23 years old and from Norway, i know almost all of that people and their music in that show, but if you ask me about what and who be in the top list of todays so called country music i be totally blank! Love old country music...
That is wonderful to hear. I grew up with it and miss it. Good to know it lives on !
Same here! I’m 40 in usa. This is the stuff that was hot when I was a kid. New country music just doesn’t have the same feel.
The new country isn't country music. It's bland and generic. You get Into the middle 1990's it starts going downhill and fast.
Good lord, Rickey scaggs has been there for a thousand years
As a former FFA member, it made me proud to see Willie accept that award.
Honestly...This seems more real than any other year since. Country was real back then and All the years before....I've watched it go sideways and down hill and these days...sure some of the music is AMAZING, but the lifestyle isn't there ...and that's the true essence of country western music. The past will never be forgotten and will live on with the music. Thank you for uploading this.
When they actually celebrated country people and their music!
First time I've seen King George without his hat.
What happens to the Female Vocalist of the Year Award?
Living in Nashville, I have seen most of these stars in person! I use to see Earl Scruggs often eating at a local restaurant near my home. One time, as he got up to pay his bill, he reached to the table and grabbed the last piee of corn bread and put it in his pocket. LOL
So cool you shared this. Ty, Love it 😀
It would be Great to see them release these in a box set
Love Anne Murray! What a gem!
Cash, Kenny, Waylon, June, MERLE, Price
Such a nice thing to watch for 1) the music the way it was then..... but most importantly 2) the speeches were humble....no political statements or grandstanding.
Ricky Saggs' autobiography "Kentucky Traveler" done brung me here
This brought back a lot of memories for me, I watched this with my mama 🙂 God bless her soul
My Goodness, I teared up several times but Ricky Skaggs busted me! I feel the SAME WAY about my Wife, my LORD JESUS, And This Good 'Ol Country Music! Yes, Thanks for posting!
Amen. Savior JESUS!
1:08:05 sadly that has happened, where country radio stations won't play real country anymore
Listen to Willie’s Roadhouse on Xmas radio, pure country 24/7
I keep my radio set on it all the time….
Well deserved win for Ricky. Legendary entertainer if you've ever seen him live playing country/bluegrass. Definitely one of my music heroes.
THANK U for byringing this out for people that missed it In 95, I am93 now thank U so very much🙏🙏🙏🙏
I wish that the Country Music association would release the award shows on DVD to purchase same thing with the ACM thank you for posting this
So many music Icons it's so hard to pick a favorite!
God love you, Ricky. So happy you pulled it out at the end, after being passed over in the other categories. Somehow I had forgotten the result, 36 years and a full head of hair later ...
Man I miss those days…too much to mention. Thanks so much for sharing this, it’s really needed in the times that we live in now…✝️🇺🇸🤙🏻🅰️
Thanks for posting! I miss the good ole days of country music.
And 35 years from now, people will say the same thing about todays music.
Dang Anne Murray looks like she is 25 years old and Kris looked young too.
1985 we all were young then!
Many memories to alot of these songs took me bk awhile love these country songs and the singers especially George. Start. Sawyer brown Kenny and Alabama use to dance to alot of this wood how time Flys. Love it all thank u.
I remember watching this with my mom and grandparents! I believe that I was 8 years old then. Lol!
Golden era of country and western
Now THAT is how you start off an awards show!
I bet I was watching this that night. Music was great then!
Loved Willie, Waylon, Kris and Johnny! Doesn't get any better. Totally awesome
This would clean up a lot with some tracking adjustment. Not all players play back tapes recorded on other vhs units well. Still not too terrible, and 100% nicer than nothing. Thanks for uploading.
This made my morning. Thank you for posting!
I used to watch every single country music awards show back in these days, and before. Now, it's been at least since 2006 since I've enjoyed a country music awards show. Thanks for sharing this wonderful blast from the past.
Thank you very much from Austria for your good job to upload and share that.
I have got to tell you the truth. Country Music has not been the same since. I wouldn't even know where to start with today's Country Stars if they are any? I am sorry but I am traditional Country Music fan. That is just the way it is.
Amen
My favorite part of this show was when "On the Road Again" was sung by so many, but what really makes it special is when Merle Haggard comes out(man could that guy strut sexy, oh AND that voice!).....what a terrific tribute to Willie! Thanks for posting!
Merle is the G.O.A.T.!
Merle had it ALL!!!
I love the old commercials too
When it was about the music. Good memories and good times.
Great sound and quality upload from a VHS tape! I''m enjoying watching this! Gotta Love the Classic CMT's! Thank You for posting! 👍❤
thanks for sharing what a beautiful days when country was country, men were men and women were women
Amen
Everything about this makes me so happy, so glad you included the commercials.
Awesome flashback. Still my favorite era in country. George Strait and Crystal Gayle are awesome
Brings back so many good memories!
excelent video so many thanks for sharing it!!!
Entainer Of The Year
Ricky Skaggs
Thanks for this!👍💯
1985 was the year I graduated Highschool, and in December 85 I met my Barracks roommates at NAS Memphis and was taught about Randy Travis and that was just the start!!! Growing up in Michigan was not a Country fan, My Grandparents were!! Great times for music in general!!
Yes, that happened with me and Randy too. I enjoyed 80's Rock but a friend gave me a Randy cassette and I went back listening to my parents country.
I grew up in Michigan and I grew up with this music.
Wow this is a gem ❤️ love a great flashbacks to my youth
I wish someone would remaster the audio for this. That VHS hiss gets to you after a while.
love you Juice Newton!
As a person that loves all kinds of music I can listen to these country greats.
After growing up and listening to these legends and after seeing this, I can’t believe they call artists like Kane Brown, Big and Rich and Luke Bryan country music... what a joke!
Ricky Skaggs the Randy Rhoads of country.
Thanks for the upload. Really enjoyed hearing country music again!
Love classic country
I love traditional country music
Thanks for posting this
Yeah this is country pure country love every minute
Every year my dad watched the CMA awards. I remember this era very well. Brings back a lot of childhood memories.
That was a good year for albums.
I knew Juice Newton could sing but I never knew she could sing like that!
First time I ever saw Merle and Waylon within 5’ of each other 👍
lovely...
What happened to country music
It died, along with all the greats
I would always record bits and pieces of these award shows. There was so much music to be entertained and remembered. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for this.
How about the love between Ricky and Sharon? Awesome!!
Why was Ricky Van Shelton left out of this show? He is and was so very worthy. Shame on you CMA.
Love this… ❤❤❤
I, would always watched the country music awards with my mom and dad and with sister's too.
WOW. Time flies!!
This is country music and singers I grew up listening to. I don't like today's country music and singers, they can't hold a candle to the old country music and singers!
Damn straight
Love these posts! Great memories
So awesome thank you for sharing this!!! Any more good CMA award shows?
Ricky Scaggs..."I hope it never gets to the point where country radio won't play country music"... Sorry but we are there!! So good to watch this and remember when country was country and you could watch the awards show and it wasn't some rap, hiphop, liberal supporting dumpster fire!!
Amen
That’s literally the only time you’ll see Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings on stage together, just feet apart, 2 legends of Country Music. I wish they could have been friends, a duet with them would have been unbelievable.
I remember 91 i think when Vince gill swept the show of awards . They were joking that by the time it was done it would br cslled the vinxe gill awards
Back when the music mattered.
And damned that Skaggs kid can pick!🎶
Country is unrecognizable these days. I grew upon the opry on tnn on saturday nights and i used to eatch thr cpunt down rvery day on tnn after school during club dance or wild horse saloon. It was my music i did homework too
This was just fun! I knew every song and every artist. Each time they showed a new person I would either think "Oh look how young they are" - "Oh look how thin they are" - "Oh look at the hair" or "Oh look at the shoulder pads!" LOL Great music!
It's 2024 now and sadly most of these great people have passed on or are too old to still sing. It's awesome to see them in their prime
How awesome to have Highwaymen sing Highwaymen!!! Love that song!
@SEZWAH I haveto agree. 4 of the great legends against a couple of new kids? And I double agree about Garth. You know he bought his recording contract.