Country music fans have a major reason to celebrate. Legendary superstar Reba McEntire is returning to the stage of the Academy of Country Music Awards, and she is about to make history once again.
McEntire is set to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time, extending her record as the most frequent host in the history of the prestigious country music ceremony.
Over the years, the ACM Awards have been hosted by some of the biggest names in country music, including legends such as Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. Yet no one has hosted the event as many times as Reba.
The announcement was met with excitement from fans who have long associated McEntire with the ACM Awards.
“I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” McEntire said in a statement.
She also described the opportunity as a tremendous honor and expressed her excitement about being part of the Academy of Country Music’s history while looking ahead to its future.
McEntire said she couldn’t wait to return to Texas and see everyone on May 16.
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside also celebrated her return, emphasizing just how closely McEntire’s career has been connected to the organization.
According to Whiteside, few people have a deeper or richer history with the Academy than Reba.
He also pointed to her continued success in music and television, as well as her enormous international fanbase, saying that the superstar is returning stronger than ever.
But hosting the ceremony isn’t the only surprise Reba has planned.
The country icon also revealed that she will be performing brand-new music during the awards show.
Taking to Instagram, McEntire teased her return with a playful message, asking fans whether they had missed seeing her host the ceremony.
She then confirmed that she couldn’t wait to host the ACM Awards again—and revealed that she would also be performing new music during the broadcast.
That announcement sent fans into an immediate frenzy.
Many couldn’t believe they were hearing the words “new music” from Reba.
One excited fan reacted with:
“I’m sorry, NEW music?!???!”
Another wrote that they had absolutely missed seeing Reba host and called her the best, thanking the ACM Awards for bringing their “Queen” back.
The excitement surrounding McEntire’s return isn’t surprising. She has been one of country music’s most recognizable and enduring stars for decades, and her presence at the ACM Awards has become a tradition for generations of viewers.
Now, fans will get to see her take on hosting duties once again while also hearing new music from one of the genre’s most celebrated performers.
The combination of Reba’s legendary hosting style and a brand-new musical performance makes this year’s ceremony especially anticipated.
The 2024 ACM Awards were scheduled to stream live on Prime Video on May 16, giving fans another opportunity to watch McEntire add another chapter to her remarkable ACM legacy.
After 17 hosting appearances, Reba McEntire has proven once again that when it comes to the ACM Awards, there’s simply no one quite like the Queen of Country. 🎤❤️
