Tennessee Ernie Ford hosts the 1970 Country Music Awards from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Winners: Merle Haggard-Male Vocalist
Entertainer of the year: Merle Haggard
Song: Sunday Mornin Coming Down
Female Vocalist: Tammy Wynette
The 5th Annual Country Music Awards is telecast from Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Charley Pride receives The Entertainer Of The Year Award.
Tennessee Ernie Ford is the host.