In an emotional moment, fans were met with bittersweet news from the family of country music legend Reba McEntire—a farewell that brought tears to many eyes. But in true Reba fashion, the heartbreak is followed by a powerful comeback that’s lighting up the country music world.
At 69 years young, Reba is proving she’s far from slowing down. The beloved icon has just announced she’ll be returning to host the ACM Awards for an unprecedented 17th time, solidifying her reign as the most celebrated host in the show’s history.
While legends like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have graced the stage, no one does it quite like Reba.
“I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” Reba said with her signature warmth.
“What an honor to be part of the past, present, and now the future of the Academy of Country Music with Amazon Prime Video. I can’t wait to get to Texas and see everybody May 16th!”
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside added to the excitement, calling Reba “a true legend” with unmatched impact.
“With exciting new music, a global fanbase, and her incredible presence on screen, Reba’s back—and better than ever!”
And yes, you heard that right—new music is on the way.
In a surprise post on Instagram, Reba teased fans with a bombshell announcement:
“Oh hey @ACMawards, have you missed me?” she wrote. “I’ll be performing brand-new music during the show!”
Naturally, fans went wild:
- “Wait… NEW music?!?!”
- “YES, Queen Reba! We’ve missed you hosting!!”
- “This just made my whole year!”
🎤 Mark your calendars: The 2024 ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video, May 16. With Reba at the helm and new music on the horizon, this is one country celebration you do not want to miss.
