Ronnie Milsap - Pioneer Award ACM Awards 2002

[@AllAmericaTrucks]

I wish Ronnie’s music was played on todays radio

[@marshalllanier360]

Rest in Peace Joyce. You definitely made a difference in his life

[@bloozedaddy9965]

The ACM gave this legend the recognition he deserved in 2002 and yet Ronnie had to wait till 2014 to see the hall of fame AFTER Brooks and Strait got in before him! This man deserves so much more attention that he has gotten from Nashville and the media in the last 20 years. Ronnie is the most versatile and talented artist in all of country music with a vocal ability and musical range far beyond other Nashville superstars.

[@debrahart9305]

He is my heart

[@kampdog]

One hell of a man. Total respect for you Ronnie. I love you and your music.

[@chriswiggins9644]

When I have bad days I always listen to ronnie

[@davebarnessr.5805]

Who don’t love to listen to this guy?? 40 number ones?? Ronnie has done some heavy lifting for sure! I will always love you !

[@shellymiller3372]

Beautiful wife....lucky blessed humble man

[@Paularanelly]

I have followed Ronnie Milsap from the very beginning, and I love him and all his talent...he was great to watch at Six flags years ago, never forget it!! Love you Ronnie, #1 fan Paula Young

[@thebeastlacey]

Ronnie is a blessing in every way. A good man with a huge heart. I'm a fan forever!

[@italiantraditionalcatholic2390]

Made me cry.. especially the love between his wife

[@wb6162]

@@italiantraditionalcatholic2390 The Good lord denied him sight but I gave him the gift of true vision I think.

[@jimanderson751]

One of the best ever and underrated by some. Fantastic performer..!!!

[@JoleneSailer]

This is beautiful. I hope they make a movie/biography about this amazing man. Listening to his voice always makes me happy. Amen.

[@ragingbull154]

Saw him in concert with Kenny Rogers and T. Graham Brown. Awesome show. Scared me when he got on top of his piano started dancing.....holy crap!!!

[@sawdust2556]

Well earned by a wonderful man with such talent! Lovely to see his Joyce and their love. Todd too. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼💕 “We’re Here To Love” as Ronnie sings!

[@timothyhd]

I will always Love Ronnie Milsap. His songs have been a part of my life since I was a little kid sitting on the floor in my grandparents house hearing his first song I always wanted captain crunch, but they wouldn’t buy it. I still love singing along to his songs today. Thank You Ronnie for being apart of my life all these years. My God Bless you and your wife. I pray that God will give you and your wife peace and healing in your time of morning. God Bless you always

[@BloozeDaddy76]

Ladies and Gentlemen...by far the finest moment in the history of "modern country music". Here we are 11 years later and the hall of fame still can't get their heads out of their fannies to give a legend his due! RONNIE MILSAP is the greatest singer to ever hit Nashville with more class and talent than today's country puppets put together. Keep on keeping on Ronnie Lee!

[@gracieg7601]

His son found dead in his apartment in 2019.

[@Jmarcum1]

Back when the ACM awards still had class. Its disgraceful what that it has became today.

[@snowman374th]

Well their appealing to the younger people now so those younger people can change all melodies of what we remember country music used to be. When their all gone, so is true country music. But hey that's my opinion, and like always, it's wrong and unwanted. lol. I try to recapture their styles, but even I can't seem to find it. Oh well. Everything we all used to love is ancient history now. Goodbye great world.

[@irenestanton7903]

King Snowman

[@thegreat8982]

Jmarcum1 Your not kidding

[@kendrasmith2092]

Ack. When country music was still country music....

[@Lisa_MS64]

Back when it was held in Nashville

[@lilpoohbear653]

Ronnie is one of the sweetest, humble and talented people I have ever seen. Saw him twice back in his heyday...amazing artist

[@helengabrieau764]

Saw Ronnie in concert and he was awsome.i love all his songs!

[@fourbyfourer]

I was privileged to see Mr. Milsap in concert in early 2000's. What an amazing performer, and a true gentleman. A beautiful soul.

[@TheBobbo4554]

Me as well I think it was 2002 or about that time. Absolutely INCREDIBLE show!!

[@kemmererkid]

I have loved this man since his days of playing weekends at the revolving lounge at the top of the Hilton in Nashville. Ive seen him over two hundred times and every show was great, He showed people that its possible to be a great singer, an incredibly nice man and to stay in love and married to his beloved Joyce. He is the best of country. Always has been,

[@rjn6953]

Amazing music from this wonderful man. Love you Ronnie!

[@marilyncourtney9567]

Well deserved Ronnie love your music

[@curvy71]

what a great artist.I love Ronnie Milsap.you can tell he loves his wife.so sweet.

[@RonaldRay-f3s]

God bless you Ronnie and all of your beautiful music

[@PresidentJonas]

Beautiful amazing man. Such a sweetheart and a love. Love you Ronnie!

[@llb.3245]

It's simply amazing what Ronnie had accomplished in his life and career damn 40 number 1 hits.and his life as a child his handicap.AMAZING.and a great voice true country.best to you my friend and thank for all the beautiful music.YOU are a legend!!

[@raymondhummel5211]

Such a talented man who sings so many of his hits songs. Ronnie Millsap is truly amazing1

[@ginadillon2072]

Another great and I love him!

[@stevemarthey4301]

You can see the love they have for each other

[@michaelingram2753]

Ronnie is great to thank the fans he is awesome way to go he is a true country music legend always and forever

[@candacefarmer5495]

Well deserved award; he is the best in the music business. Love Ronnie Milsap.

[@shaunacollins8712]

my favorite ever.... talent like this is god given.. I listen to him almost every day.

[@SumTingWong70]

Many years ago, I met Todd after his dad's concert and was going to meet Ronnie, but they were in a hurry and had to get packed up to go to another city. So, a month later after another concert that was in Ohio..I asked Todd if I could meet his dad? He told security that we (me and my ex bf) was to go through. But, several of his online chat fans was there and clung to the back of our feet and went in too..lol. There was a meet and greet with a lot of Doctors and stuff. (The concert was a benefit for a hospital) I met Ronnie and hugged him..I had a picture, but when my pc crashed years later, I lost it. I use to sing his songs with the radio, holding my mommy's hairbrush on the bed before I even knew who he was. I was really young because it was before my parents died. I have met a lot of famous people and it was great..But, Meeting Ronnie was something on a whole different level!!! I listen to him singing on the Gaither Music Show along with many fantastic singers..As I only listen to Christian music now. I love Ronnie's music and always will remember him fondly!!!

[@downrightme6811]

Ronnie you have made a difference in my life! God be with you always my friend

[@Hunterhaze74]

Good ol' Ronnie! He deserves this award.

[@MashburnJoyce]

Just totally awesome! Ronnie Milsap deserves every award out there for his entertainment! God Bless You Always, Ronnie Milsap.

[@stevenweinberg9819]

Love so many of his songs Very unique voice

[@TheBobbo4554]

Saw him once in concert and one of the best shows ive ever been to.

[@RonaldRay-f3s]

God bless you I'm a forever fan

[@Ashley6]

This man is an absolute legend. ❤️

[@scottbuckmoyer477]

I'VE LOVED RONNIE MILSAP SINCE I CAN REMEMBER

[@lindahill8835]

Scott Buckmoyer

[@Johnny-um6sd]

Music That will live forever) Gift from Almighty GOD) AWESOME)

[@marthataylor3413]

Absolutely MAGNIFICENT MAN!

[@thomasbranham4374]

Love his music. And I respect him even more for being married as long as he has been

[@Eliminator5555]

It's sad that his son passed. Ronnie is a legend.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Ronnie is one of the greats loved his music still to this day.

[@rickdavid6758]

Joe, Tracy and Mark so friggin young there. Devastated to hear when Joe died from covid, now mark is down with it, hope he pulls through.

[@JoeSimons-m9w]

Ronnie’s music is absolutely amazing!! Thank you Ronnie for wonderful music and all these years of great music !! Never stop being you my Friend

[@Mert96sS]

Here's the list of the no. 1 songs we just heard. 1: "(I'd Be) A Legend in My Time" was no. 1 for one week in 1975. 2: "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For the World was no. 1 for one week in 1982, 3: "Nobody Likes Sad Songs" was no. 1 for one week in 1979. 4: "Lost in the Fifties Tonight" was no. 1 for two weeks in 1985. 5: "Snap Your Fingers" was no. 1 for one week in 1987. 6: "Pure Love" was no. 1 for one week in 1974. 7: "There's No Gettin' Over Me" was no. 1 for two weeks in 1981. 8: "Daydreams About Night Things" was no. 1 for two weeks in 1975. 9: "Only One Love In My Life" was no. 1 for three weeks in 1978. 10: "What A Difference You've Made In My Life" was no. 1 for one week in 1978. His other no. 1's include "Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends", "What Goes On When The Sun Comes Down", "(I'm A) Stand By Your Woman Man", "Let My Love Be Your Pillow", "It Was Almost Like a Song", "Let's Take A Long Way Around the World", "Back on My Mind Again","Why Don't You Spend the Night", "My Heart", "Cowboys and Clowns", "Smoky Mountain Rain", "Am I Losing You", "Any Day Now", "He Got You", "Inside", ""Stranger in My House", Don't You Know How Much I Love You", "Show Her", "Still Losing You", "She Keeps The Home Fires Burning", "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby", "In Love", "How Do I Turn You On", "Make No Mistake, She's Mine (with Kenny Rogers)", "Where Do The Nights Go", "Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurtin' Me)", "A Woman in Love", and "Stranger Things Have Happened".

[@jessegarza4197]

My deepest condolences to the Millsaps family rest in peace my brother Todd please don't tell me how the story ends

[@valeriecunningham7825]

I remember watching this live! Ronnie Milsap is my all-time favorite.

[@bcfmef]

one of the true nice guys in country music and one of the last of "Real" country artists

[@Mert96sS]

These guys are definitely early 90's legends, Joe Diffie and Mark Chesnutt made their debut in 1990, and Tracy Lawrence made his debut in 1991.

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

For those who don't want to hear anyone besides Ronnie sing "What a Difference You've Made in my Life," you can mute it until the brief cover is over. @Bloozedaddy76 I agree; Ronnie made huge impact on the country music world that was unprecedented and is still felt today; modern country stars all over sing his praises and mention him as an influence. He opened doors for many things that before him were completely frowned upon. Long live the King of Country-Pop Ronnie Milsap!

[@kenbrohere]

None of these dudes to hold a candle to Ronnie.

[@donaldwardwell1823]

Ronnie Millsap when I was going through some bad times I put I'n your greatest hits album you are amazing my friend you define country music

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

I love to hear Joe, Mark and Tracy sing here! (smiles) God bless you and them and Ronnie always!!! Holly in East Tennessee P.S. Two years before this night took place, I actually almost ran right into Ronnie at my one and only Fan Fair back in 2000! I was on my way to get something that I had left in my car and Ronnie just happened to be coming through! I couldn't have been more stunned by what came so close to happening! My only question is could Ronnie tell that someone was in front of him?

[@JenningsPutnamArt1991]

My relative Ronnie!

[@leathmyatt75]

he's receiving the ACM Career Achievement award this year.

[@landrykkb]

Awesome,I even watched the ACMs that year and didn't recall seeing this.

[@rayjohnson4184]

Well deserved he is a ture pioneer

[@donaldwardwell1823]

Ronnie Millsap thanks I grew up listening to you and I still do Donny

[@memom010605]

God luv ya Ronnie!!!!

[@charlesharred5841]

Great singer and entertainer George was right who's gonna fill there shoe's

[@BenjaminTBrown]

Class act all the way !

[@DylanWatchman]

I love you Ronnie! 🇺🇲

[@MsAlicerobinson]

Gonna see Ronnie at Houston stempede. ..tomorrow 5/2/14..

[@metalheadofmadness]

That was very touching the way he was kissing his wife. :)

[@simplelife1966]

No they need to get a room already. damn i was waiting for him to french her

[@lilpoohbear653]

@@simplelife1966 gheez..dude come on...be respectful

[@janettehensley3873]

Love him

[@EaskerBuckley]

I Attended Hillsboro High School In Nashville, Tn With His Son Todd In 1985-86 🙏🏽👍🏾

[@sandramiller8701]

God bless you a your wife a family a career you're a good singer.

[@keithwarner6997]

Wowwwwwwwww

[@philpeate6938]

That's one classy dude!!

[@davidjessee7701]

I saw Ronnie In concert at Beech bend in bowling Green ky .. back then he owned the amusement park… this was in the 70s

[@TheRebeccaholst]

The Best!his whole family too!

[@Maxxq123]

Who is listening during COVID-19

[@alextownsend4706]

6 Grammy Awards dude!!!!

[@Farrah300]

Sadly, due to Covid 19, Joe Diffie is no longer with us. May he rest in peace.

[@johnunderwood3132]

I think jr wanted him to finish. I could listen to him all night

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

Oh OK! I thought you were refering to me! Oops, sorry about the misassumption! We do agree on one thing though: this was a great event to watch and to happen in country music history!

[@covertyankee]

RIP Todd Milsap

[@landrykkb]

All these 3 artists were doing was paying homage to Ronnie Milsap in song,so I wouldn't know why anybody would complain about this.

[@salvatoremodena1315]

Ronni Milissap grazie 🙏 allui Missono a passionato alla Musica Country mi piace tantissimo però Ronni Milissap è imio Cantante Country preferito buona notte ciao

[@wg_278]

Greatness ❤️

[@kathycourter6635]

it is so sad they lost their son

[@randy1randy1]

They don't any better than ronnie milsap.....

[@dskywalker3397]

Married 54 years.

[@dskywalker3397]

Charlie Pride was a great man.

[@RebeccaKhan-i8y]

Awwww❤

[@brentonhorton6845]

Excuse me..but I don't recognize those folk at all...I remember him..I think when I were tiny..mom always enjoyed country music..her favorite was that black country singer..I can't think of his name...kiss an angel good morning..I think that were the song 🎵

[@candacefarmer5495]

Charlie Pride.

[@teresaharmon1566]

Amen

[@Brady-w7v]

Ronnie!!!!😅😅😅

[@landrykkb]

I never implied at all that was what you meant.I just simply stated the reason why all 3 were performing that song on stage.

[@rrotwang]

Nice

[@blackdogxx]

I saw him live in east Tennessee when I was younger.... he opened for Dolly Parton and she was a letdown after him. And I liked her even as 'Miss Dolly' as she emerged to stardom with Porter Wagoner on his TV show.

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

Cont. I at least like many artists over the decades; primarily older, with a # of newer ones. I listen to country, rhythm & blues, soul, jazz, blues, gospel, classical, some adult contemporary, a little bit of rock & pop each, etc. until you get to reggae, metal, hip-hop, & post-'70s dance. I'm not as close-minded as I made myself out to be somehow; they did sound sincere, though that's not enough for everyone. (To self: The problems w/ miswordings; that's the 2nd time, get your act together!)

[@danwilkerson8374]

Them there boys ain't feeling no pain

[@scotth9811]

There should be a movie about his life. Did Ray Charles have 40 #1 hits?

[@rezkitty397]

what year was this honor?

[@martinkreps9946]

2002.

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

*Facepalms* First, I said "FOR THOSE WHO don't want to anyone besides Ronnie sing "What a Difference You've Made in my Life..." I said nothing about not wanting to hear it. Second, I recognize that they were doing that and that's OK. The problem is that not everyone wants to hear them singing it, but rather would view it as butchering it. Third, I actually like Joe Diffie (for the most part). Just because most of my comments were for clips of Ronnie & Charlie doesn't mean they're all I enjoy.

[@bloozedaddy9965]

DANNY GREEN!!! You love your Ronnie and your Charlie! This I do remember! And at 80 years young Ronnie Lee lives on!!! May your Charlie rest in peace...