Paying tribute...Superstar Willie Nelson was the subject of a song-filled tribute during "The 19th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 14, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Singing such Nelson hits as "Crazy", "Nightlife" and "On The Road Again" were Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Anne Murray, Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Juice Nelson and Ray Price.

Anne Murray and Kris Kristofferson co-hosted at "The 19th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 14, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Rosanne Cash and Bob Schneider present award at "The 19th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 14, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Going for four! The Ricky Skaggs band took honors for Instrumental Group of the Year for the third consecutive year at "The 19th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 14, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

The Judds accepting award, they won Vocal Duo and Song of the Year at "The 19th Annual CMA Awards" on Oct. 14, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Other nominees for Vocal Duo of the Year were Alabama, Exile, Oak Ridge Boys and The Whites. Other nominees for Song of the Year were Bob McDill, Kenny O'Dell, Troy Seals and Eddie Sester and Darlene Shafer and Sanger D. Shafer.