1977
Entertainer of the Year
Ronnie Milsap

1978
Entertainer of the Year
Dolly Parton

1979
Entertainer of the Year
Willie Nelson

1980
Entertainer of the Year
Barbara Mandrell

1981
Entertainer of the Year
Barbara Mandrell

1982
Entertainer of the Year
Alabama

1983
Entertainer of the Year
Alabama

1984
Entertainer of the Year
Alabama

1985
Entertainer of the Year
Ricky Skaggs

1986
Entertainer of the Year
Reba McEntire