Reba McEntire Shines in Sequin Boots at 2025 ACM Awards
I’m going to walk you through every dazzling detail of Reba McEntire’s red-carpet moment at the 2025 ACM Awards, since apparently this level of glam needs explanation. On May 8 at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, the 69-year-old country icon—who’s also this year’s host—stepped out in a custom black sequin suit embroidered from head to toe, topped off with glittering thigh-high boots that practically screamed “Y’all ready for this?” She layered on diamond necklaces that caught every flashbulb and styled her signature fiery red hair in bouncy curls, paired with a flawless complexion, rosy blush, and a lip hue to match her vibrant bangs.
Accompanying her was longtime beau Rex Linn, matching in a sleek black blazer but adding indigo denim and a pale blue tie for that unmistakable cowboy twist. If you ever wondered how to coordinate without looking too twee, take notes: sequins meet rugged denim, and you’ve got red-carpet chemistry. (
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Getty Images)
Before you start scrolling past, yes, Reba didn’t just strut and pose—she’s set to kick off the ceremony with a 12-minute star-studded performance alongside Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, and Wynonna Judd. They’ll honor Song of the Year winners from the ACM’s past 60 years. Other heavy hitters lined up to perform include Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, and Zach Top.
Presenters are equally A-list: Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Jordan Davis, Lionel Richie, plus more. And don’t overlook Keith Urban, who’s being honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award—Stapleton, Moroney, and Brothers Osborne will pay tribute to his chart-topping legacy. Nomination-wise, newcomer Ella Langley leads with eight nods, followed by Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson at seven each, then Post Malone and HARDY rounding out the pack with five apiece. (Source: Academy of Country Music press release)
Oh, and before you ask: yes, Reba just celebrated 50 uninterrupted years in music. She told People she’s “mind-bogglingly” grateful and credits legends like Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn for paving the way. She’s clearly still having fun—and clearly still knows how to upstage everyone, including her host duties.
So now that I’ve covered every glittering boot, each sequined stitch, and all the music world’s finest, you can rest easy knowing you’re up to speed. Hopefully that wasn’t too overwhelming.
Sources: People Magazine, Academy of Country Music press release, Getty Images
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