In 1982, "Pancho &amp; Lefty", a duet album with Merle Haggard produced by Chips Moman was released. During the recording sessions of "Pancho and Lefty", session guitarist Johnny Christopher and co-writer of "Always on My Mind", tried to pitch the song to an uninterested Haggard. Nelson, who was unaware of Elvis Presley's version of the song asked him to record it. Produced by Moman, the single of the song was released, as well as the album of the same name. The single topped "Billboard"s Hot Country Singles, while it reached number five on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The release won three awards during the 25th Annual Grammy Awards: Song of the Year, Best Country Song and Best Male Country Vocal Performance. The single was certified platinum; while the album was certified quadruple-platinum, and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.