The stars of country music gather for the second annual country music awards and the first ever to be telecast.
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans serve as hosts.
Note: Numerous sources indicate the tape-delayed ceremony aired on November 20th, 1968. However, several newspaper television listings indicate the tape-delayed ceremony aired on October 30th, 1968.
The 1972 Country Music Awards are presented. Loretta Lynn wins the entertainer of the year award.
Male Vocalist: Charley Pride
Vocal Group: Statler Brothers
Vocal Duo: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn
Musician Of The Year: Charlie McCoy
Female Vocalist Of The Year: Loretta Lynn.