Considered the home of country music, it seemed fitting that Nashville would welcome the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for a weekend full of horses, bulls, and great music. Kicking off on May 29th, the rodeo was scheduled to run through May 31st. And the rodeo included bareback riding, team roping, bull riding, and several other events. But when it came to entertaining fans with some music, Nashville brought out none other than Reba McEntire. Knowing how to put on a concert, Reba decided to share the spotlight when she shocked fans with a surprise performance of “Trailblazer” with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert.
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Even before taking the stage, Reba received a warm welcome from rodeo president Patrick Humes. He gifted her a horse belt buckle and the back number of her father, Clark McEntire. She explained, “My whole life has been music and rodeo.” Reba Thankfully added, “Thank God I got into the music business.”
But when it came time to perform, she produced a stellar concert that seemed the perfect way to celebrate country music and the rodeo. Yet, for Reba, she wanted to do more than just shine a light on her own career. And what better way than a song with Wilson and Lambert? Taking the stage together, the three powerhouse singers produced a legendary performance of “Trailblazer.”
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Luckily, fans had their phones ready to capture the special moment. And from the sound of the crowd, which sang the lyrics along with them, the night was a memorable moment that none of them will forget in the near future.
Having spent decades in the music industry, Reba watched as the genre changed drastically over the years. Always staying true to herself and her style, she looked back at her time fondly. She told E! News, “The younger generation, they’re more confident than I was at their age, and I’m so happy for them. It takes guts, it takes stamina, and it takes courage to be comfortable in your own skin.”
Eventually finding her courage, Reba insisted, “I’m very proud of how old I am or how young I am. Real beauty means that you’re comfortable in your own skin. And if you’re confident and comfortable, you’re gonna feel beautiful.”
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