Get Ready to Yee-Haw: Reba McEntire Takes the Reins For Hosting At The 59th ACM Awards!
Get ready, country music fans, because the Party of the Year is back and bigger than ever! The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards is set to light up screens on Thursday, May 16, and there's an extra special host leading the charge: none other than the one and only Reba McEntire.
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In an exciting announcement made by the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), it was revealed that Reba will be taking the reins once again for this star-studded event. Streaming live exclusively on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, this is a show you won't want to miss.
With a whopping 17 hosting gigs under her belt, Reba's no stranger to the ACM Awards stage. Her infectious energy and undeniable charm make her the perfect choice to guide us through an unforgettable evening of country music magic. And if that's not enough to get you excited, hold onto your cowboy hats because Reba will also be treating us to a special performance featuring brand new music. Talk about a show-stopper!
"I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” Reba McEntire exclaimed. “What an honor to have been 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!"
As one of the most decorated artists in country music history, Reba boasts an impressive collection of 16 ACM Award wins and a staggering nine nominations for the coveted ACM Entertainer of the Year award. Her contributions to the genre are legendary, and her presence at the ACM Awards is always a highlight of the night.
The best part? You don't need a Prime membership to join the fun – everyone is invited to this epic celebration of country music excellence.
“We are thrilled for the homecoming of Reba to the ACM Awards stage for the 17th time! There is simply no one better to continue to elevate this show in our new global streaming era with Amazon Prime Video,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said. “No one has a deeper and richer history with the Academy than Reba, from her many years hosting the ACM Awards, and from her 16 ACM Awards wins including Entertainer of the Year and two ACM anniversary Milestone Awards. With exciting new music coming, extensive television presence and a worldwide fanbase, Reba’s back and better than ever!”
“Reba McEntire is an icon. She is one of the most influential artists in the music industry and we are thrilled to welcome her back as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with the ACM Awards along with harnessing the global strength of Amazon to offer country music’s longest running award show to our audience.”
Fans can also tune into the official ACM Red Carpet on Prime Video, the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, and Amazon Live, starting at 7 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. CDT/4 p.m. PDT. The Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will celebrate Country Music’s biggest stars and emerging talent, and feature unforgettable performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments that will captivate fans worldwide. The full rebroadcast will be available directly following the stream on Prime Video and available the next day for free on Amazon Freevee and the Amazon Music app. Performers, presenters, and ACM Awards ancillary events will be announced in the coming weeks.
So mark your calendars, grab your friends, and get ready to tune in for a night of toe-tapping tunes and unforgettable moments. The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards is going to be one for the books, y'all!