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This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1981. March 14 — The final showing of Live From The Grand Ole Opry on the
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events in music that took place in 1981. 1981 in British music 1981 in Japanese music 1981 in Norwegian music 1981 in Scandinavian music 1981 in country music
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Music genre
Country music, also known as country and western or simply country, is a music genre originating from the United States. It is known for its ballads and
Country_music
This page indexes the individual year in country music pages. Each year is annotated with a significant event as a reference point. Pre-1920s – 1920s –
List of years in country music
List_of_years_in_country_music
of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1990. January 20 — Billboard magazine begins basing the Hot Country Singles chart entirely
1990_in_country_music
In 1981 (Shōwa 56), Japanese music was released on records and performed in concerts, and there were charts, awards, contests and festivals. During that
1981_in_Japanese_music
Music award ceremony
The 1981 Country Music Association Awards, 15th Ceremony, was held on October 12, 1981, at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted
1981 Country Music Association Awards
1981_Country_Music_Association_Awards
This is a summary of 1981 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. 9 February – Phil Collins releases his first solo
1981_in_British_music
1981 studio album by Rodney Crowell
third studio album by American country music artist Rodney Crowell. It was released in 1981 (see 1981 in country music) by Warner Bros. Records and was
Rodney_Crowell_(album)
1981 studio album by George Jones
Same Ole Me is an album by American country music singer George Jones, released in 1981 (see 1981 in country music) on the Epic Records label. Allmusic
Still_the_Same_Ole_Me
1962 studio album by Ray Charles
in Country and Western Music is a studio album by the American singer and pianist Ray Charles. It was recorded in February 1962 at Capitol Studios in
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Modern_Sounds_in_Country_and_Western_Music
country music performers. It includes artists who played country music at some point in their career, even if they were not exclusively country music
List of country music performers
List_of_country_music_performers
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1982. September 24- Zeke Clements celebrates his 50th Grand Ole Opry anniversary
1982_in_country_music
Hot Country Songs is a chart that ranks the top-performing country music songs in the United States, published by Billboard magazine. In 1981, 48 different
List of Hot Country Singles number ones of 1981
List_of_Hot_Country_Singles_number_ones_of_1981
Music genre
Country rock is a music genre that fuses rock and country. It was developed by rock musicians who began to record country-flavored records and country
Country_rock
Genre of popular music from Australia
Australian country music is a part of the music of Australia. There is a broad range of styles, from bluegrass, to yodeling to folk to the more popular
Australian_country_music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1991. March 16 — The country music world is stunned when seven members of
1991_in_country_music
1981 studio album by George Strait
Strait Country is the debut studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on September 4, 1981, by MCA Records. The album's traditional
Strait_Country
Style of country music
Neotraditional country (also known as new traditional country, or hardcore country) is a country music style and subgenre that developed in the 1980s and
Neotraditional_country
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1989. May 9 – Rising country star Keith Whitley is found dead at his home
1989_in_country_music
Country-inspired subgenre of pop music
Country pop (also known as urban cowboy when referring to the early 1980s version of the genre) is a fusion genre of country music that was developed by
Country_pop
Genre of popular music centered around Anglophonic folk revivals
folk music refers to a wide variety of genres that emerged in the mid-20th century and afterwards which were associated with traditional folk music. Starting
Contemporary_folk_music
US music awards ceremony in 1981
The 16th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on April 30, 1981, at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California. It was hosted by Larry
16th Academy of Country Music Awards
16th_Academy_of_Country_Music_Awards
American music awards
achievement in the country music industry. The televised annual presentation ceremony features performances and award presentations by popular country music artists
Country Music Association Awards
Country_Music_Association_Awards
Radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
country station, while WUSL stuck with a more-music, limited chatter approach. But country music's listener base in a northern city such as Philadelphia was
WUSL
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1980. January 25 — At age 84, octogenarian comedian George Burns becomes
1980_in_country_music
American country music singer (born 1952)
Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, music producer, and rancher. Strait has sold tens of millions
George_Strait
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1986. January 18 — "American Country Countdown" with Bob Kingsley expands
1986_in_country_music
1981 compilation album by various artists
Collection of Classic Country Music was a multi-volume set of recordings released by the Smithsonian Institution. Released in 1981, the collection contains
The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Country Music
The_Smithsonian_Collection_of_Classic_Country_Music
1981 single by Barbara Mandrell
was released in April 1981 as the lead single from the album Barbara Mandrell Live. It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool
I_Was_Country_When_Country_Wasn't_Cool
1981 studio album by Don Williams
eleventh studio album by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in 1981 (see 1981 in country music). Three singles were released from
Especially for You (Don Williams album)
Especially_for_You_(Don_Williams_album)
1981 studio album by Lipps Inc.
Designer Music is the third album by American disco act Lipps Inc., and the last featuring Cynthia Johnson on lead vocals. It was released in 1981 on Casablanca
Designer_Music
Italian song contest (31st edition)
italiana), was the 31st annual Sanremo Music Festival, held at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo between 5 and 7 February 1981 and broadcast by Radiotelevisione
Sanremo_Music_Festival_1981
The following is an overview of events in 1981 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released
1981_in_film
inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, as of 2026[update], counting groups as a single inductee. The Hall of Fame was established in 1961 with
List of Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
List_of_Country_Music_Hall_of_Fame_inductees
same-sex marriage, in that it differs from the conservative point of view that is normally found in country music. African American country rapper Cowboy Troy
Music_and_politics
1990 compilation album by various artists
replaced The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Country Music, an eight-volume, 143-track collection issued in 1981 (and whose liner notes were also written
Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection
Classic_Country_Music:_A_Smithsonian_Collection
released country music records under producer Ralph Peer in Bristol, Tennessee. The Carter Family are regarded as the "First Family of Country Music", and
List of country performers by era
List_of_country_performers_by_era
notable events in country music that took place in the year 1975. March 13 — The rocky marriage of George Jones and Tammy Wynette ends in divorce. July
1975_in_country_music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1978. March 4 — The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) telecasts the first
1978_in_country_music
British patriotic song created in 1921
Thee, My Country" is a British patriotic hymn, created in 1921 when Gustav Holst set words written earlier by Cecil Spring Rice. The music originated
I_Vow_to_Thee,_My_Country
American musician
11, 1981) is an American country music singer who is the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, which was formed in 2006
Charles_Kelley
Association of the Canadian country music industry
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) was founded in 1976 as the Academy of Country Music Entertainment to organize, promote and develop a Canadian
Canadian Country Music Association
Canadian_Country_Music_Association
music, rock music and disco music. In an essay published in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981), Robert Christgau wrote: "The
1970s_in_music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1976. January 3 — Austin City Limits debuts as a regular series on PBS.
1976_in_country_music
superstars. Brown was replaced by Jim Stafford in 1981, who hosted the final two seasons. Nashville Star country music talent show that produced such stars as
List of country television and radio shows
List_of_country_television_and_radio_shows
of the year 1981 in Norwegian music. 10 – The 8th Vossajazz started in Vossavangen, Norway (April 10 – 12). 20 – 9th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway
1981_in_Norwegian_music
music from a certain year in the 1980s, go to 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 This article includes an overview of popular music in the
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American country music and gospel singer (born 1945)
Stephenson; October 19, 1945) is an American country music and gospel singer. She is best known for her 1968 country and pop hit "Harper Valley PTA", which
Jeannie_C._Riley
Annual awards in Australia
in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, in Tamworth, New South Wales, celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music
Country Music Awards of Australia
Country_Music_Awards_of_Australia
Top Country Albums is a chart that ranks the top-performing country music albums in the United States, published by Billboard. In 1981, 12 different albums
List of Top Country LPs number ones of 1981
List_of_Top_Country_LPs_number_ones_of_1981
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1979. March 2 - Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn is named ACM Artist
1979_in_country_music
developed world, swing, big band, jazz, Latin and country music dominated and defined the popular music of the 1940s. After World War II, the big band sounds
1940s_in_music
notable events in country music that took place in the year 1973. July — The Dean Martin Show becomes known as Dean Martin Presents Music Country for the longtime
1973_in_country_music
American country music band
Sawyer Brown is an American country music band. It was founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida, by Mark Miller (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gregg "Hobie"
Sawyer_Brown
American country music singer (born 1946)
1946) is an American country music singer. Between 1978 and 2004, Conlee charted a total of 32 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and recorded
John_Conlee
American singer, songwriter, and musician (born 1947)
leading music artists behind the country rock genre in the 1970s and the Americana genre in the 1990s. Her music united both country and rock audiences in live
Emmylou_Harris
American country music singer (1934–2009)
2009), known as country music's "the Voice", was an American country music singer. He had 19 top-10 solo hits on the country music charts from 1977 through
Vern_Gosdin
events in country music that took place in the year 1983. March — In a span of two days, two major cable networks signed on the air. Country Music Television
1983_in_country_music
This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1981. Anthrax Beowülf Black 'n Blue Chateaux Dark Angel Easy Action Icon Jag Panzer
1981_in_heavy_metal_music
first music videos broadcast on MTV's first day, August 1, 1981. MTV's first day on the air was rebroadcast on VH1 Classic in 2006 and again in 2011 (the
List of first music videos aired on MTV
List_of_first_music_videos_aired_on_MTV
American country music singer and songwriter (born 1950)
for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Crowell has had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all from his 1988 album Diamonds
Rodney_Crowell
1981 American film
Outlaw Country movement in Texas and Tennessee in the last weeks of 1975 and the first weeks of 1976. The film was not released theatrically until 1981. It
Heartworn_Highways
notable events in country music that took place in the year 1988. May 21 – Country music stars highlight a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City
1988_in_country_music
American country musician (1931–2013)
frequently referred to as "the greatest living country singer", "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music". In 1959, Jones recorded "White Lightning", written
George_Jones
following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Nordic music in 1981. 5 January – Björn Ulvaeus, now divorced from Agnetha Fältskog
1981_in_Nordic_music
American country music band
21 country No. 1 singles, including "Love in the First Degree" (1981), "Mountain Music" (1982), "Dixieland Delight" (1983), "If You're Gonna Play in Texas
Alabama_(band)
American singer-songwriter
Country Music Association Song of the Year award two years in a row (1980 and 1981) and the 1981 Song of the Year from the Academy of Country Music.
Bobby_Braddock
Genre of rock music
a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic
Heavy_metal_music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1987. June 13 — Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen" spends three weeks
1987_in_country_music
Album by Johnny Cash
recorded in 1984 Tracks 9, 11, recorded in 1981 Track 13 originally recorded in 1984, remixed in 2013 Adapted from the liner notes. 1981 in country music 1983
Out_Among_the_Stars
Canadian number-one country songs of 1981, per the RPM Country Tracks chart. 1981 in music List of number-one country hits of 1981 (U.S.) "Guitar Man"
List of RPM number-one country singles of 1981
List_of_RPM_number-one_country_singles_of_1981
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1971. Seeking younger, more urban viewers, CBS cancels nearly all of its
1971_in_country_music
1980 single by Eddie Rabbitt
Night" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in November 1980 as the second single from his album
I_Love_a_Rainy_Night
American pop and country singer (born 1952)
reaching the Billboard Country Top 40 chart. In 1981, Newton's video for "Angel of the Morning" was the first country-music video to air on MTV, the
Juice_Newton
1954 song
intended. Emmylou Harris's recording of the song was a hit in multiple countries in 1981. Other versions of the song have been produced by Chet Atkins (1954)
Mr._Sandman
American singer-songwriter
Rissi Palmer (born August 19, 1981) is an American country music artist. Palmer debuted in 2007 with the single "Country Girl", which made her the first
Rissi_Palmer
2025 awards ceremony
The 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards were on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The ceremony was broadcast live
59th Annual Country Music Association Awards
59th_Annual_Country_Music_Association_Awards
American singer, author, and actress (born 1956)
later focused her music career on country music, resulting in the 1980 No. 1 country hit "Are You on the Road to Lovin' Me Again". In the 1980s, she recorded
Debby_Boone
American country music singer (1934–2015)
fellow country music vocalist Helen Cornelius, through 1981. Brown was also the host of the Country Music Greats Radio Show, a syndicated country music program
Jim_Ed_Brown
American singer, songwriter, and musician (1923–1953)
was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An early pioneer of country music, he is regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians
Hank_Williams
article includes an overview of the major events and trends in Latin music in the 1980s, namely in Ibero-America (including Spain and Portugal). This includes
1980s_in_Latin_music
American country and bluegrass singer, musician and composer (born 1954)
"single-handedly" saving country music. Skaggs is considered one of the pioneers of the neotraditional country subgenre. In 1981, he debuted on Epic Records
Ricky_Skaggs
This is a list of Academy of Country Music Awards ceremonies and the winners in each ceremony. Below is a list of ceremonies, the years the ceremonies
List of Academy of Country Music Awards ceremonies
List_of_Academy_of_Country_Music_Awards_ceremonies
American singer, musician & TV host (1933–2018)
nationally televised country music variety show, with Buck Owens, from 1969 to 1993. Clark was an important and influential figure in country music, both as a performer
Roy_Clark
Calendar year
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1981 single by Leon Everette
American Son. It was later recorded by American country music singer Leon Everette. It was released in July 1981 as the lead single and title track from Everette's
Hurricane (Leon Everette song)
Hurricane_(Leon_Everette_song)
1981 award ceremony for music
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 25, 1981, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and were broadcast live on American television
23rd_Annual_Grammy_Awards
Compilation album series by various artists
Call Music 4 in a single-CD format in 1984. Subsequent single-CD versions, such as Now That's What I Call Music 8 and Now That's What I Call Music 9, followed
Now That's What I Call Music! discography
Now_That's_What_I_Call_Music!_discography
Index of history with the same name
years in country music is a tabular display of all years in country music, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year. Prior to 1920 in country
Table of years in country music
Table_of_years_in_country_music
family-friendly music blends gospel, country and western music. Officially re-formed on 18 August 1981, the Range Riders emerged from the western music and singing
Range_Riders
Genre of music
dance, Latin, and country. The terms popular music and pop music are often used interchangeably, as the former also describes all music that is targeted
Pop_music
American country music band
recorded for Columbia Records between 1981 and 1982, charting four times on the Billboard Hot Country Singles (now Hot Country Songs) charts, including the No
Calamity Jane (country music band)
Calamity_Jane_(country_music_band)
Folk music originating in England
blues aesthetic led in part to the development of bluegrass and country music. With the Industrial Revolution the themes of the music of the labouring classes
English_folk_music
Country Music was a bi-monthly magazine on country music founded in New York City in 1972 by John Killion, Russell D. Barnard and Spencer Oettinger as
Country_Music_(magazine)
1980 single by George Jones
Country Singles chart in 1981. George Jones' 1983 version of the song was included on his album Shine On, and reached number two on the Hot Country Singles
Tennessee_Whiskey_(song)
American musician (1942–2026)
and the United Kingdom as the "Country Joe Band". In 2017, McDonald, alongside Alec Palao, formed The Electric Music Band; the intention of the group
Country_Joe_McDonald
American musical duo
of 1986 and into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Don Everly was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019, earning the organization's
The_Everly_Brothers
American country music singer (born 1958)
American country music singer. He is the son of singer-songwriter Merle Haggard. Between 1981 and 1987, Haggard charted five singles on the Hot Country Songs
Marty_Haggard
events in country music that took place in the year 1985. January — In radio, the United Stations Programming Network’s "Solid Gold Country," a country music
1985_in_country_music
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