Grammy Award for Best Country Song

The Grammy Award for Best Country Song (sometimes known as the Country Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1965. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for music released in the previous year. The award is given to the writer of the song.

Table of contents 1 2000s 2 1990s 3 1980s 4 1970s 5 1960s

2000s

• Grammy Awards of 2003: Alan Jackson for "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"
• Grammy Awards of 2002: Robert Lee Castleman[?] for "The Lucky One", performed by Alison Krauss[?] & Union Station[?]
• Grammy Awards of 2001: Mark D. Sanders[?] & Tia Sillers[?] for "I Hope You Dance", performed by Lee Ann Womack[?]
• Grammy Awards of 2000[?]: Robert John "Mutt" Lange & Shania Twain for "Come On Over", performed by Shania Twain

1990s

• Grammy Awards of 1999: Robert John "Mutt" Lange & Shania Twain for "You're Still The One", performed by Shania Twain
• Grammy Awards of 1998: Bob Carlisle[?] & Randy Thomas[?] for "Butterfly Kisses", performed by Bob Carlisle[?] & Jeff Carson[?] & Raybon Bros.[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1997: Bill Mack[?] for "Blue", performed by LeAnn Rimes
• Grammy Awards of 1996: Vince Gill[?] for "Go Rest High On That Mountain", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1995: Gary Baker[?] & Frank J. Meyers[?] for "I Swear", performed by John Michael Montgomery[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1994: Lucinda Williams[?] for "Passionate Kisses", performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1993[?]: Vince Gill[?] and John Barlow Jarvis[?] for "I Still Believe In You", performed by Vince Gill
• Grammy Awards of 1992: Naomi Judd[?], John Jarvis[?] & Paul Overstreet[?] for "Love Can Build A Bridge", performed by The Judds[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1991[?]: Jon Vezner[?] & Don Henry[?] for "Where've You Been", performed by Kathy Mattea[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1990[?]: Rodney Crowell[?] for "After All This Time", performed by same

1980s

• Grammy Awards of 1989: K.T. Oslin[?] for "Hold Me", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1988[?]: Paul Overstreet[?] & Don Schiltz[?] for "Forever And Ever, Amen", performed by Randy Travis
• Grammy Awards of 1987[?]: Jamie O'Hara[?] for "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)", performed by The Judds[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1986: Jimmy L. Webb[?] for "Highwayman", performed by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, & Kris Kristofferson
• Grammy Awards of 1985: Steve Goodman for "City Of New Orleans", performed by Willie Nelson
• Grammy Awards of 1984: Mike Reid[?] for "Stranger In My House", performed by Ronnie Milsap[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1983: Johnny Christopher[?], Mark James[?] & Wayne Carson[?] for "Always On My Mind", performed by Willie Nelson
• Grammy Awards of 1982: Dolly Parton for "9 To 5", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1981: Willie Nelson for "On The Road Again", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1980: Debbie Hupp[?] & Bob Morrison[?] for "You Decorated My Life", performed by Kenny Rogers[?]

1970s

• Grammy Awards of 1979: Don Schlitz[?] for "The Gambler", performed by Kenny Rogers[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1978: Richard Leigh[?] for "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" performed by Crystal Gayle[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1977: Larry Gatlin[?] for "Broken Lady", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1976: Chips Moman[?] & Larry Butler[?] for "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song", performed by B.J. Thomas
• Grammy Awards of 1975: Norris Wilson[?] & Billy Sherillfor[?] "A Very Special Love Song", performed by Charlie Rich[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1974: Kenny O'Dell[?] for "Behind Closed Doors", performed by Charlie Rich
• Grammy Awards of 1973: Ben Peters[?] for "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"
• Grammy Awards of 1972: Kris Kristofferson for "Help Me Make It Through The Night", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1971: Marty Robbins for "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1970: Shel Silverstein for "A Boy Named Sue", performed by Johnny Cash

1960s

• Grammy Awards of 1969: Bobby Russell[?] for "Little Green Apples", performed by Roger Miller[?] and O.C. Smith[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1968: John Hartford for "Gentle On My Mind", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1967: Billy Sherrill[?] & Glenn Sutton[?] for "Almost Persuaded", performed by David Houston[?]
• Grammy Awards of 1966: Roger Miller[?] for "King Of The Road", performed by same
• Grammy Awards of 1965: Roger Miller[?] for "Dang Me", performed by same