Presenter Ernest Tubb, right, named Roni, left, and Donna Stoneman of Stoneman Family as the Vocal Group of the Year at "The 1st Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 20, 1967, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.
Tex Ritter (left) standing with Dallas Frazier (center) won song of the year at "The 1st Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 20, 1967, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.