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  • Mar 22, 1971
    Archie Francis, best-known for his work at The Palomino, is named Top Drummer during the sixth annual Academy Of Country & Western Music awards, hosted by Dick Clark at the Hollywood Palladium
    Feb 19, 1976
    Archie Francis, a member of the house band at The Palomino, wins Top Drummer for the second time during the 11th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, hosted by Marty Robbins at the Hollywood Palladium
    Feb 17, 1977
    Archie Francis, a member of the Palomino's house band, repeats as Top Drummer during the 12th annual Academy of Country Music awards at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium
    Apr 27, 1978
    Archie Francis and George Manz share Top Drummer during the 13th annual Academy Of Country Music awards at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium
    May 2, 1979
    Archie Francis is named Top Drummer for the fifth time in his career during the 14th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, televised by NBC from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
    May 1, 1980
    Archie Francis is named the Top Drummer for the fifth consecutive year during the 15th annual Academy Of Country Music awards at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    Apr 30, 1981
    Archie Francis is named Top Drummer a sixth straight year during the 16th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, televised by NBC from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium
    May 9, 1983
    Archie Francis reclaims Top Drummer honors during the 18th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, aired on NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in California
    May 14, 1984
    Archie Francis repeats as Top Drummer at the 19th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    Apr 14, 1986
    Archie Francis reclaims Top Drums honors during the 21st Academy of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California

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