European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 14, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 12 the stars and stripes wednesday october 14,1987v-iwiw7 of a Fec i n places country music stars honoured at 21st awards presentation by the associated press former Catfish Cook Randy Travis won three Hon ors and Veteran Hank Williams or. Was named the year s top country entertainer at the 21st annual country music association awards show monday in Nashville Tenn. Travis 28, won his awards less than three years after working As a Cook in a Nashville nightclub where he also Sang. He was honoured As Best male vocalist for having the Best album always and forever and for the Best single forever and Ever Appolo Randy Travis honoured with 1987 i Tingle of the year award. It s a Good night for me Travis said in accepting his award for no. I male vocalist. It s great to be nominated with people i be been a fan of for the awards ceremony was televised nationally from the grand old opry House. Williams album bom to Boogie is no. 2 on the country music charts. His albums Hank live and Montana cafe have both been on the charts during the past year. This is the one. This is the one old Bocephus been looking for i la guarantee you said Williams 38, in accepting the award As top entertainer. His nicknames Bocephus. Reba Mcentire a former Rodeo barrel racer won top female vocalist for an unprecedented fourth straight year. She broke the record set Between 1968 and 1970 by Tammy Wynette. It s absolutely fabulous she said. I m thrilled to the judds were voted vocal group of the year for the third straight time. I m not going to say our music is the most important thing in our life but it s right up there with oxygen said Naomi Judd the Mother of the Mother daughter duo. Rod Bunfield a grand Ole opry humorist from 1944 until his death in 1958, became the 44th Mem Ber of the country music Hall of Fame. Brasfield who was famous Lor his comedy routines with min Nie Pearl also starred in the 1957 movie a face in the crowd with Andy Griffith. Other winners included Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White duo of the year. Holly Dunn horizon award for Young Talent songwriters Paul Ore Street and Don Schlitz for song of the year for forever and Ever amen tiddler Johnny Grable for instrumentalist of the year Frances Preston president of broadcast music inc., a special award for contributions to country music Williams for Best video my name is other finalists for entertainer of the year the top award were Travis Mcentire the 1986 Winner the judds and George Strait. Joining Travis As finalists in the male vocalist Competition were Strait Williams George Jones and Skaggs. Other finalists for no. 1 female vocalist were Rosanne Cash Emmylou Harris Kathy Mattea and Dolly Parton. Cash is the daughter of country Star Johnny Cash. Kenny Rogers was Host of the show. Some of the biggest names in country music Willie Nelson Barbara Mandrell and Rogers were not among the finalists. Winners were chosen by the 7,500 members of the pm a. Country music s top female Mcentire. Photo vocalist Reba honk William or. Take Home the prize he wanted for a Long time. Let us come to you stars and stripes is delivered to mailboxes in most government housing areas for just$7.50 per month Here s what you can expect to receive when you subscribe to the stars and stripes the latest International and military news sports reports schedules and updates stripes Magazine each week an Eitra 20 pages of travel tips concert schedules Volks marching events food columns and More at no extra Cost sunday comics each week Page alter Page of your favorite characters like Beetle Bailey Gar Field and in color too at no extra Cost and much much More Complete this form and drop Toff at your nearest stars and stripes Bookstore or mail it to stars and stripes Apo 09211 attn sales promotion
