The 9th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony was held on March 25, 1974, at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. It was hosted by Charlie Rich and Roger Miller. __TOC__
Winners and nominees Winners are shown in bold. Entertainer of the Year Album of the Year Roy Clark Merle Haggard Charlie Rich Johnny Rodriguez Mel Tillis Behind Closed Doors — Charlie Rich I Love Dixie Blues — Merle Haggard Introducing Johnny Rodriguez — Johnny Rodriguez Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man — Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn Love Is the Foundation — Loretta LynnTop Female Vocalist of the YearTop Male Vocalist of the Year Loretta Lynn Barbara Fairchild Donna Fargo Anne Murray Dolly Parton Susan Raye Charlie Rich Merle Haggard Tom T. Hall Marty Robbins Johnny Rodriguez Conway TwittySingle Record of the YearSong of the Year "Behind Closed Doors" — Charlie Rich "The Americans" — Byron MacGregor "If We Make It Through December" — Merle Haggard "The Most Beautiful Girl" — Charlie Rich "Satin Sheets" — Jeanne Pruett "Behind Closed Doors" — Kenny O'Dell "If We Make It Through December" — Merle Haggard "The Most Beautiful Girl" — Rory Bourke, Billy Sherrill, Norro Wilson "(Old Dogs, Children and) Watermelon Wine" — Tom T. Hall "Why Me" — Kris KristoffersonMost Promising Male VocalistMost Promising Female Vocalist Dorsey Burnette Larry Booth Danny Michaels Ronnie Milsap Little Joe Shaver Red Stegall Olivia Newton-John Debbie Hawkins Sharon Leighton Lawanda Lindsey Linda RonstadtTop Vocal Duet or Group of the Year Brush Arbor The Chaparral Brothers Statler Brothers Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn Porter Wagoner and Dolly PartonPioneer Award Hank Williams
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