Reba McEntire Breaks the Internet with an Unexpected Announcement—New Music, Tour Dates & More

Country icon Reba McEntire is proving once again why she remains a dominant force in 2025. Fresh off her electrifying turn as solo host of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas—where she owned the red carpet in a sequined black suit alongside longtime partner Rex Linn—McEntire used the global telecast to preview a year packed with new music, on-screen projects, and outspoken advocacy for the next generation of women in country music. Trailblazing new single On May 9 the 16-time ACM winner surprised fans by dropping “Trailblazer,” a soaring collaboration with powerhouse vocalists Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson. The three generations of country hit-makers trade verses celebrating independence and resilience, a theme McEntire says mirrors her own four-decade career. Streaming numbers surged within hours of release, propelling the track onto multiple New Music Friday playlists and sparking viral #Trailblazer duet challenges across TikTok and Instagram. Hollywood return: starring & producing McEntire is also bringing her storytelling skills back to Hollywood. In January she confirmed she will both produce and headline the film adaptation of Fannie Flagg’s best-selling novel “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion.” The multigenerational comedy-drama follows an eccentric family of WWII-era women pilots—material McEntire calls “a dream role that highlights fearless females history forgot”. Principal photography is slated to begin this fall, marking her first lead film role since the cult classic “Tremors.” Voice for women in country While juggling music and movies, the Oklahoma native is doubling down on mentorship. Asked what she wants for the genre’s future during a June 26 interview, McEntire replied, “I hope 100 years from now the girls who follow behind us have strong work ethics and they love country music as much as we do”. Her comments quickly trended, echoing industry-wide conversations about radio parity and festival billing for female artists. What’s next Industry insiders expect McEntire to announce a late-2025 arena trek that will weave her greatest hits with new cuts from an as-yet-untitled studio album rumored to include more high-profile duets. For now, fans can catch her weekly on NBC’s “The Voice,” where she returns as a beloved coach mentoring hopeful singer-songwriters. With a chart-climbing anthem, a major film in pre-production, and a microphone always ready to champion equality, Reba McEntire is not just having a moment—she’s defining the modern era of country music in real time.