Country Music Icon Reba McEntire Returns to Host the ACM Awards — and She’s Bringing New Music!
The legendary Reba McEntire just made a thrilling announcement that has fans buzzing with excitement. At 69 years young, the country superstar is set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for an astonishing 17th time — extending her record as the show’s most frequent and beloved host.
While iconic names like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have graced the stage as hosts, no one holds a candle to Reba’s unmatched legacy.
“I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” Reba shared with joy. “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 on May 16th!”
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside praised her remarkable impact:
“No one has a deeper and richer history with the Academy than Reba. With exciting new music on the horizon, a strong television presence, and a global fanbase, Reba is back — and better than ever!”
But here’s the best part: Reba surprised fans on Instagram by revealing she’ll be performing brand-new music during the show.
“Oh hey @ACMawards, have you missed me?” she teased. “I can’t wait to host this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards… and I’ll also be performing new music during the show!”
The response from fans was electric:
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“Wait, NEW music?!?!”
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“Yes @reba, we’ve missed seeing you host! You are the best!!! Thanks @acmawards for bringing back our Queen!!”
Mark your calendars — the 2024 ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video on May 16th. This is one unforgettable night you won’t want to miss!
