On August 29, 2025, country music legend Reba McEntire released a firey performance video for “Trailblazer (Live From Music City Rodeo),” which features surprise appearances from Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert. McEntire kicked off the sold-out inaugural event at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on May 29. She delivered “a beautiful version of the song” (Tennessean).
Written by Wilson, Lambert, and Brandy Clark, and produced by Tony Brown and McEntire, the song is a profound tribute to the innovative women of country music who paved the way for future generations. Now captured in a live video, the “unexpected collaboration was a true highlight of the night” (American Songwriter). The engaging performance—where “the crowd erupted in applause and screams” (Parade)—showcased soaring vocals, raw purity, and the fellowship of three trailblazing women, cementing “Trailblazer” as an anthem of grit, resilience, and the abiding power of women in country music. At the end of the performance, the three women joined hands in a compelling tribute, standing together as three generations of country music pioneers united in honoring the past, present, and future of the genre.
About Reba McEntire
Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through her wildly successful career spanning music, television, theater, film, hospitality, and retail. A member of both the Hollywood Bowl and the Country Music Hall of Fame, she has earned over 50 awards. Those awards include honors from the CMAs, ACMs, GRAMMY® Awards, American Music Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and People’s Choice Awards. She was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient and has received various philanthropic and leadership recognitions. Reba has revered 35 career No. 1 singles and over 58 million albums sold worldwide. She recently notched her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which extends her record for most Top 10s among female artists.
Her Top 10 success amounts five decades, a feat matched only by Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Dolly Parton. Regarding her latest single “Trailblazer,” featuring Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson, earned 2.6 million streams in its first week—a personal best in the streaming era. A Golden Globe® nominee, Reba has multiple film credits, a Broadway run in Annie Get Your Gun, and starred in her very own hit sitcom “Reba.” She also leads successful endeavors: her Dillard’s line, REBA by Justin™ boots, Reba’s Place restaurant in Atoka, OK, and her New York Times bestselling book. Reba appeared as a coach on NBC’s “The Voice” for Seasons 24, 25, and 26. She is set to return for Season 28. She also stars in and executive produces the NBC sitcom “Happy’s Place.” For more, visit Reba.com.
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