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ACM TURNS 50

The Academy of Country Music Awards celebrates its 50th year 8 p.m. Sunday on CBS. Who won its first year? Roger Miller ("Dang Me") was named man of the year. "Hee Haw" co-host Buck Owens was best male vocalist. His ex-wife, Bonnie Owens was named top female singer for "Don't Take Advantage of Me."

    by David Hiltbrand | Columnist, Inquirer
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The Academy of Country Music Awards celebrates its 50th year 8 p.m. Sunday on CBS. Who won its first year? Roger Miller ("Dang Me") was named man of the year. "Hee Haw" co-host Buck Owens was best male vocalist. His ex-wife, Bonnie Owens was named top female singer for "Don't Take Advantage of Me." EndText