13th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards April 12, 1978

The 13th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) Hosted by Kenny Rogers, Donna Fargo and Barbara Mandrell. Recorded and broadcasted in Nashville Tennessee by ABC. Dolly Parton wins the award for Entertainer of the Year. Kenny Rogers wins the award for Male Artist of the Year. Crystal Gayle wins the award for Female Artist of the Year. The Song of the Year is awarded to songwriters Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum for the hit song "Lucille" performed by Kenny Rogers.

Kenny Rogers wins the Album of the Year Award for his album "Kenny Rogers." The Band of the Year Award (Non Touring) is awarded to Palomino Riders. The Band of the Year Award is presented to Asleep At the Wheel and Sons of the Pioneers bands. Award recipients include: Archie Francis, George Manz, Debby Boone, Eddie Rabbitt, The Statler Brothers, Larry Booth, Roy Clark, Charlie McKoy, Buddy Emmons, Billy Parker and Jim Halsey.

Broadcasted April 12th, 1978 on ABC and recorded onto a 1977 Quasar VX format videotape that i purchased via eBay. I did not add watermarks, edit or add my own personal audio commentary in order to preserve the original presentation. The quality is very low due to the 45 year old videotape along with the single head system of the 1977 Quasar VR-1000 (Great Time Machine) VCR. This is the most complete presentation that i have found on YouTube. If you own a better copy please share it for all the world to enjoy. Till then...Enjoy!