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Dec 7, 1986
Ray Charles is celebrated in the Kennedy Center Honors at a White House ceremony alongside Lucille Ball, Jessica Tandy and others. Charles had a country hit two years prior by joining Willie Nelson on "Seven Spanish Angels"
Jan 26, 1987
Alabama wins three American Music Awards in the country category, while The Judds net two, at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Other country winners include: Willie Nelson, Barbara Mandrell, George Jones and Reba McEntire
Feb 24, 1987
"Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" wins twice at the 29th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, scoring Best Country Song, for Jamie O'Hara; and Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, for The Judds
Mar 15, 1987
Barbara Mandrell shares Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer with Cybil Shepherd in the People's Choice Awards. Alabama is Favorite Musical Group, Kenny Rogers is Favorite Country Performer, and Lionel Richie grabs Favorite Male Musical Act
Apr 2, 1987
President Ronald Reagan presents Minnie Pearl with the American Cancer Society's Courage Award at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Apr 6, 1987
Randy Travis claims four trophies--Top Male Vocalist; Album of the Year, for "Storms Of Life"; and Single Record and Song, for "On The Other Hand"--during the 22nd annual Academy Of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
May 7, 1987
The Nashville Entertainment Association presents its Master Award to steel guitarist and record producer Pete Drake. His credits include hits by Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, George Jones and B.J. Thomas
Jun 8, 1987
The Statler Brothers win Entertainer of the Year at The Music City News awards, while Randy Travis wins four trophies. George Jones is named a Living Legend. Steve Sanders makes his live debut with The Oak Ridge Boys
Oct 12, 1987
Randy Travis takes home three honors during the 21st annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House: Male Vocalist of the Year; Album, for "Always And Forever"; and Single, for "Forever And Ever, Amen," also named Song of the Year
Dec 9, 1987
A TV special honors recipients of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards. Roy Acuff and the late Hank Williams are celebrated alongside Ray Charles, Isaac Stern, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Woody Herman, among others
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