1997 CMA Awards
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
The 31st Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 24, 1997 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.
| Entertainer of the Year | Garth Brooks |
| Single of the Year | “Strawberry Wine,” Deana Carter |
| Album of the Year | Carrying Your Love With Me, George Strait |
| Song of the Year | “Strawberry Wine,” Matraca Berg & Gary Harrison |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | George Strait |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Trisha Yearwood |
| Vocal Group of the Year | Diamond Rio |
| Vocal Duo of the Year | Brooks & Dunn |
| Vocal Event of the Year | “It's Your Love,” Tim McGraw & Faith Hill |
| Horizon Award | LeAnn Rimes |
| Musician of the Year | Brent Mason |
| Music Video of the Year | “455 Rocket,” Kathy Mattea |
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