Country music legend Reba McEntire just shared some thrilling news, and fans couldn’t be happier.
The 69-year-old superstar is returning to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time, extending her record as the most frequent host in history.
Past hosts include icons like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, but Reba remains unmatched in her reign.
“I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” McEntire said with excitement.
“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 praised her legendary status, saying no one has a deeper or richer history with the Academy than Reba.
He emphasized that with new music on the horizon, a strong television presence, and a worldwide fanbase, she is back and better than ever.
But the surprises didn’t end there—Reba took to Instagram to reveal even more exciting news.
She announced that she will be debuting brand-new music during the live show, making her return even more special.
“Oh hey @ACMawards, have you missed me?” she teased in her post.
“I can’t wait to host this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards… and I’ll also be performing brand-new music during the show!”
Fans immediately flooded the comments section with joy and disbelief.
One exclaimed, “I’m sorry, NEW music?!???!?!” while another added, “Yes @reba, we’ve missed seeing you host! You are the best!”
Others thanked the Academy for bringing back their queen, calling her the heart of the show.
The wave of support only highlighted how deeply fans connect with Reba after all these years.
The 2024 ACM Awards promise to be unforgettable with Reba leading the way.
Between her return as host and the debut of new music, the night is set to be a milestone in country music history.
Mark your calendars: the ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video on May 16.
This is one show you won’t want to miss, as Reba once again takes her place center stage.