The Grammy Award for Best Country Song (sometimes known as the Country Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1965. The award is given to the writer of the song.
There have been several minor changes to the name of the award:
From 1965 to 1968 it was known as Best Country & Western Song
From 1969 to 1983 it was awarded as Best Country Song
In 1984 it was awarded as Best New Country Song
From 1985 to the present it has again been awarded as Best Country Song
Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for music released in the previous year.