| Host: | Kenny Rogers Anne Murray |
| Date: | October 13, 1986 |
| Most Nominations: | Reba McEntire (5) The Judds (5) |
| Network: | CBS |
| Next: | 1987 |
| Previous: | 1985 |
| Main: | CMA |
| Most Wins: | Reba McEntire (2) Dan Seals (2) |
| Location: | Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee |
The 1986 Country Music Association Awards, 20th Ceremony, was held on October 13, 1986, at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by CMA Award winners Kenny Rogers 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 | |
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