It’s been over 6 months since the announcement of Reba to perform in Vegas. Now it stands only weeks away. In between releasing a #1 album, taping TV shows, launching a new makeup line, and performing concerts…Reba has been preparing for the one-of-a-kind residency. Reba with Brooks & Dunn kicks off June 17th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
The superstar recalled the first time she played Sin City and commented, “It was very important to me. I had spandex pants and sequenced tops to match. That was big time! Even when I couldn’t afford it, because…THAT was Vegas!”
Any Reba fan can tell you that one of the highlights of her stage show is her performance of the storytelling classic, “Fancy.” The song is a production in itself. And according to Reba, the costume for the song is what’s getting a lot of her attention right now…
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Reba – Vegas is razzle dazzle :21
“I think I’ve spent more time on the “Fancy” dress than anything else, more than the set list. I love to razzle dazzle. That’s Vegas! You don’t come in there with an everyday outfit. Because when you go to Vegas you want to see sequence. You want to see sparkle. You want to see something flashy. I like that. And if I was going, that’s what I’d want to see. So that’s what I’m gonna be puttin’ on.”
WHAT SHE’S DOING THIS WEEK – MAY 18, 2015 – MONDAY
Reba scored a nomination last week for the 2015 CMT Music Awards for her video “Going Out Like That” in the Female Video of the Year category. She is currently rehearsing for her stint in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace with Brooks & Dunn, which starts in mid-June.
2015 CMT MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINEE
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Reba “Going Out Like That”
The 2015 CMT Music Awards will be handed out live from Nashville on CMT On June 9, 2015.
REBA MCENTIRE – JUST THE FACTS
BIRTH DATE: March 28, 1955 (she’s 60)
HOMETOWN / ORIGIN: McAlester, Oklahoma
HUSBAND: Narvel Blackstock (also her manager)
CHILDREN: Shelby Blackstock – Indy Car racer. (b.2.23.90)
DEBUT SINGLE: 1976 – “I Don’t Wanna Be A One Night Stand”
CURRENT ALBUM: Coming out April 14, 2015 – Love Somebody.
CURRENT SINGLE: “Going Out Like That”
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: September 17, 1977. Reba was made a member of the Opry on January 17, 1986.
MEMBER OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME: 2011
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – “Going Out Like That”
RECENT TWEETS:
Reba @reba · Sunday, May 17
May 28th, Susie will be in Franklin, TN for the singer songwriter Showcase 2015 sponsored by… https://instagram.com/p/2zkGIuIRan/
Reba @reba · Sunday, May 17
Watching the Billboard awards. I can’t believe Bruno Mars was not nominated for touring artist. @BrunoMars
Reba @reba · May 16
He knows what’s best. He’s the best planner! https://instagram.com/p/2wkQscoRRw/
REBA – AWARD WINS
1984 – Country Music Association – Female Vocalist of the Year
1984 – Academy of Country Music – Top Female Vocalist
1985 – Music City News Country Awards – Female Artist of the Year
1985 – Country Music Association – Female Vocalist of the Year
1985 – Academy of Country Music – Top Female Vocalist
1986- Music City News Country Awards – Female Artist of the Year
1986 – Academy of Country Music – Top Female Vocalist
1986 – Country Music Association – Video of the Year – “Whoever’s In New England” –
1986 – Country Music Association – Female Vocalist of the Year
1986 – Country Music Association – Entertainer of the Year
1986 – Grammy Awards – Best Country Vocal Performance, Female – “Whoever’s In New England”
1987 – NARM – Top Selling Female Country Album – “Whoever’s In New England”
1987 – American Music Awards – Favorite Country Female Video Artist
1987 – Academy of Country Music – Top Female Vocalist
1987 – Country Music Association – Female Vocalist of the Year
1988 – American Music Award – Favorite Female Country Artist
1988 – TNN Viewer’s Choice Award – Favorite Female Vocalist
1988 – Music City News Country Awards – Female Artist of the Year
1989 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1989 – Music City News Country Awards – Female Artist of the Year
1989 – TNN Viewer’s Choice Award – Favorite Female Vocalist
1990 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1990 – Academy of Country Music – Top Female Vocalist
1991 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1991 – Favorite Country Album – “Reba Live!”
1991 – Academy of Country Music – Top Female Vocalist
1991 – Academy of Country Music – Video of the Year – “Is There Life Out There?”
1992 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1992 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Country Performer
1993 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1993 – Favorite Country Album – “For My Broken Heart”
1993 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Musical Performer
1993 – Grammy Awards – Best Country Vocal Collaboration – “Does He Love You” (w/ Linda Davis)
1994 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1994 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Musical Performer
1994 – TNN/Music City News Country Awards – Vocal Collaboration – “Does He Love You” (w/Linda Davis)
1994 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
1994 – Top Female Vocalist – Country Radio Awards
1994 – Entertainer of the Year – Female Vocalist
1994 – Country Music Association – Vocal Event of the Year – “Does He Love You” (w/Linda Davis)
1994 – Billboard Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1995 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1995 – Favorite Country Album – “Read Thy Mind”
1995 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Musical Performer
1995 – Blockbuster Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1996 – Country Weekly Golden Pick Awards – Favorite Entertainer
1996 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1996 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Musical Performer
1997 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Musical Performer
1997 – Country Weekly Golden Pick Awards – Favorite Female Vocalist
1997 – Blockbuster Awards – Favorite Album by a Female Country Artist – “What If It’s You”
1998 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
1998 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Female Musical Performer
1998 – TNN/Music City News Country Awards – Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award
1999 – British Country Music Awards – International Female Vocalist of the Year
1999 – CMT International Awards – Video Event of the Year – “If You See Him/If You See Her”
2000 – British Country Music Awards – International Female Vocalist of the Year
2000 – Country Music Association – International Artist Achievement Award
2001 – Drama Desk Awards – Special Award – “Annie Get Your Gun”
2001 – Outer Critics Awards – “Annie Get Your Gun”
2002 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Actress in a New Television Series – “Reba”
2002 – Academy of Country Music – Home Depot Humanitarian Award
2002 – CMT 40 Greatest Women of Country Music – #6 ranking
2003 – Country Radio Broadcasters – Career Achievement Award
2003 – Academy of Country Music – Leading Lady Award
2004 – American Music Awards – Favorite Female Country Artist
2004 – New Music Weekly – Favorite Female Country Artist
2004 – CMT Flameworthy Awards – Johnny Cash Visionary Award
2005 – Academy of Country Music – Special Award for Most Female Vocalist Wins
2005 – Family Television Awards – Best Actress, Reba
2006 – CMT Giants – Inaugural Honoree
2007 – Billboard Magazine – Woman of the Year
2008 – French Country Music Awards – Best Duo Of The Year w/ Kenny Chesney for ‘Every Other Weekend’
2008 – ASCAP – Golden Note Award
2009 – Country Radio Association – Most Played Country Female Artist
Most Top Ten Singles For Country Artist
2015 – Academy Of Country Music – Milestone Award