Reba McEntire To Receive CMT’s “Artist Of A Lifetime” Honor

CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the “Artist of a Lifetime” award at this year’s “CMT Artists of the Year” event. The 10th annual celebration will air live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT. Reba will join the illustrious ranks alongside previous “Lifetime” recipients, including  Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015), and Merle Haggard (2014).

 “I have loved entertaining people since I was a little girl and after being in the music business more than 40 years, I’m still having so much fun! For CMT to recognize me as the ‘Artist of A Lifetime’ is pretty special,” shared Reba.

This year marks a significant milestone for the “CMT Artists of the Year” special as it celebrates the decade-long anniversary of the live music franchise. The 90-minute event will pay tribute to the five “Artists of the Year” who collectively ruled the last 12 months in country music. This year’s honorees include Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett, and will feature surprise musical pairings and guests.

Reba has become a household name through a successful career that spans across music, television, film, theater and retail. The Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member has won 16 ACM, 15 American Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice, 6 CMA, 3 Grammys, GMA Dove Awards and 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. Celebrating legendary women in Country Music, she will join Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood to host the 53^rd Annual CMA Awards November 13 at 8/7c live on the ABC Television Network.