This day in 1968: Jeannie C. Riley’s ‘Harper Valley P.T.A.’ wins best song Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Bob Ballard This day in 1968: Nashville’s top Country Music Awards go to Jeannie C. Riley’s “Harper Valley P.T.A.” for best song and to “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison” for best album.