1979 CMA Awards
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
| Willie Nelson | |
| Single of the Year | “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Charlie Daniels Band | |
| Album of the Year | The Gambler, Kenny Rogers (United Artists) | |
| Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award) | “The Gambler,” Don Schlitz | |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Kenny Rogers | |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Barbara Mandrell | |
| Vocal Group of the Year | Statler Brothers | |
| Vocal Duo of the Year | Kenny Rogers and Dottie West | |
| Instrumental Group of the Year | Charlie Daniels Band | |
| Musician of the Year | Charlie Daniels |
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