| Host: | Kris Kristofferson Anne Murray |
| Date: | October 14, 1985 |
| Most Nominations: | Ricky Skaggs (5) |
| Network: | CBS |
| Next: | 1986 |
| Previous: | 1984 |
| Main: | CMA |
| Most Wins: | George Strait (2) The Judds (2) |
| Location: | Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee |
The 1985 Country Music Association Awards, 19th Ceremony, was held on October 14, 1985, at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by CMA Award winners Kris Kristofferson and Anne Murray.[1]
Winner are in Bold.[2]
| Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year | |
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| Male Vocalist of the Year | Female Vocalist of the Year | |
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| Vocal Group of the Year | Vocal Duo of the Year | |
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| Single of the Year | Song of the Year | |
| Horizon Award | Instrumentalist of the Year | |
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| Instrumental Group of the Year | Music Video of the Year | |