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Strictly Country Magazine copyright 2nd Annual Spirit Awards official logo

2nd Annual Spirit Awards
1996 

This certifies that fans of country music have officially voted to present the following awards to the following entertainers...

Entertainer of the Year
Wynonna Judd

Performance of the Year
Wynonna Judd

Female Vocalist of the Year
Wynonna Judd

Male Vocalist of the Year
Vince Gill

Vocal Group of the Year
Diamond Rio

Starbound Award
Terri Clark
Bryan White

Radio Station of the Year
WBOB 100.3**

Best of the Best
WBOB 100.3**

Living Legend of the Year
Dolly Parton

The Golden Rule Award
Billy Ray Cyrus
Willie Nelson

Congratulations to all the winners!

* Red = waiting for presentation.
** Photographs were not allowed.

Official Spirit Award
Presentation Photographs

Strictly Country Editor presents Ms. Wynonna Judd with the 1996 Spirit Awards for Entertainer of The Year, Performance of The Year and Female Vocalist of The Year. The Official Award presentation took place on June 25, 1998, at the Chippewa Valley Country Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Countr presents Mr. Dan Truman of Diamond Rio with the 1996 Spirit Award for Vocal Group of The Year Award. The Official Award presentation took place on June 23, 2000, at the Chippewa Valley Country Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Country Editor presents Mr. Dana Williams and Mr. Brian Prout of Diamond Rio with the 1996 Spirit Award for Vocal Group of The Year Award. The Official Award presentation took place on June 23, 2000, at the Chippewa Valley Country Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Country Editor presents Mr. Gene Johnson of Diamond Rio with the 1996 Spirit Award for Vocal Group of The Year Award. The Official Award presentation took place on June 23, 2000, at the Chippewa Valley Country Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Country Editor presents Mr. Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio with the 1996 Spirit Award for Vocal Group of The Year Award. The Official Award presentation took place on June 23, 2000, at the Chippewa Valley Country Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Country Editor presents Ms. Terri Clark with the 1996 Spirit Award for Starbound Award. The Official Award presentation took place on August 24, 1997, at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Country Editor presents Mr. Bryan White with the 1996 Spirit Award for Starbound Award. The Official Award presentation took place on August 26, 1997, at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
Strictly Country Editor presents Mr. Willie Nelson with the Spirit Award with the 1996 Spirit Award’s prestigious Golden Rule Award. The Official Award presentation took place on August 2, 1997, at The Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, Minnesota. Photo credit & copyright: Strictly Country Magazine.
 

* These are the official Spirit Award presentation photographs. 
These photographs are taken by an official Strictly Country photographer.  Photos are copyrighted and can not be used without written consent of Strictly Country Magazine.


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