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Reba McEntire reveals the two country music legends who inspired her return to host Academy Of Country Music Awards for record 17th time


Reba McEntire is returning to host the Academy Of Country Music Awards for a record 17th time when she takes the stage at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on May16.

Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson received five nods each, followed by Jelly Roll and Jordan Davis with four and Kelsea Ballerini and Zach Bryan each with three nominations. While her history as host dates back nearly 40 years, McEntire last held the reigns for the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 7, 2019. When asked what inspired her to return to host for a 17th time, The Heart Won't Lie singer pointed to two of her fellow country music legends.

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