George Jones performs "If Drinkin' Don't Kill Me (Her Memory Will)" live from the 16th Academy of Country Music Awards, which happened in 1981 at the Shrine Auditorium. The 16th #ACMawards were hosted by Larry Gatlin, Don Meredith, and Tammy Wynette. During the show, George Jones accepted three ACM Awards for ACM Top Male Vocalist, ACM Single Record of the Year, and ACM Song of the Year for "He Stopped Loving Her Today." 🗓️ 1981 | #GeorgeJones #CountryMusic | 60 Great Moments The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to the dazzling city of Las Vegas following three successful years in Texas. Taking place at the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena, the award celebration will stream live on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The first round of powerhouse performers set to take the stage at the 61st ACM Awards includes Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green, with many more unforgettable performances to be revealed in the coming weeks. ACM Awards Week events include “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas, Friday, May 15, and “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach, Saturday, May 16. Get all your ACM Awards Week tickets here: https://lnk.to/ACM-LV!YT Subscribe for more videos from the Academy of Country Music: https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMCOUNT... Follow ACM online: 💻 / https://www.acmcountry.com/ / academyofcountrymusic / acmawards / acmawards / acmawards