Reba McEntire backstage in hair and makeup at "The 18th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 8, 1984, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Horizon Award nominee, the great Ray Charles is joined by the Oak Ridge Boys, Janie Fricke, B.J. Thomas and Ricky Skaggs in a medley from his Friendship album at "The 18th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 8, 1984, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Winner of the Horizon Award was The Judds.

Bill Medley and Crystal Gayle join host Kenny Rogers in his new release "What About Me" at "The 18th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 8, 1984, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

The Statlers Brothers are honored with Vocal Group of the Year for the ninth time at "The 18th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 8, 1984, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Other nominees were Alabama, Exile, The Judds and Oak Ridge Boys.

A tearful Reba McEntire accepts the award for Female Vocalist of the Year at "The 18th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 8, 1984, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.