Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard appeared together on the 1985 CMA Awards, during which Nelson was honored with a star-studded medley of his songs.

In 1985, George Strait won his first two CMA Awards. At this point in his career Strait was a rather fresh face that hadn’t yet reached the status he now has.

He continues to tour and sell out shows everywhere he plays. Texas honky-tonker George Strait holds his Male Vocalist of the Year during the 19th annual CMA Awards show in 1985.