REBA MCENTIRE TO HOST 2024 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Reba McEntire has been revealed as the host of the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16.

The ceremony marks McEntire's 17th time hosting the awards show - the most of any artist. The country legend is also set to take the stage for a special performance featuring new music.

"I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!" McEntire said in a statement. "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!"

McEntire has won 16 ACM Awards throughout her career, as well as nine nominations for ACM's entertainer of the year, including a win in 1994. She also holds the record for most noms for female artist of the year.

"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 in a statement. "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!"

The 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards will be streaming live on Prime Video on Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT.

The Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge that also owns The Hollywood Reporter.

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