Over view of stage at "The 17th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 10, 1983, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Ricky Skaggs band performs at "The 17th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 10, 1983, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. They win Instrumental Group of the Year, other nominees were Alabama, Charlie Daniels Band and The Whites.

Willie Nelson performs "Whiskey River" to open at "The 17th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 10, 1983, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Crystal Gayle sitting in her seat at "The 17th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 10, 1983, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Mel Tillis and Lacy Dalton announce winner at "The 17th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 10, 1983, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.