| Host: | Vince Gill |
| Date: | September 24, 1997 |
| Most Nominations: | George Strait (6) |
| Network: | CBS |
| Next: | 1998 |
| Previous: | 1996 |
| Main: | CMA |
| Most Wins: | George Strait (2) |
| Location: | Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee |
The 1997 Country Music Association Awards, 31st Ceremony, was held on September 24, 1997 at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by CMA Award Winner, Vince Gill.
Winner are in Bold.[1]
| 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 | Musician of the Year | |
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| Music Video of the Year | Vocal Event of the Year | |
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