A Look Back at Reba McEntire's Best ACM Awards Looks Through the Years
This year marks Reba's 16th year hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards.
On April 7, Reba McEntire will return to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 16th time. But even when she's not hosting, she's no stranger to the ACM Awards—in fact, Reba holds the title of most-nominated female artist of all time, with 47 nominations (she currently has 16 ACM Awards on her trophy shelf). In celebration of country music's leading lady, we're taking a look back at Reba's most memorable ACM Awards outfits through the years. Whether she's rocking a pantsuit, a poncho, or a sparkling gown, Reba is always the belle of the country music ball.
1985
In 1985, Reba McEntire won Top Female Vocalist for the second time; she would go on to win the award a total of 7 times (plus a special award for Most Female Vocalist Wins in 2005). This year, Reba is nominated in the category once again, for the 16th time.
1986
Beading and shoulder pads and big hair, oh my! Reba went full '80s on the ACMs red carpet in 1986, which was also the first year she hosted, alongside alongside Mac Davis and John Schneider.
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1987
Reba posed with "God Bless the U.S.A." singer Lee Greenwood at the 22nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
1988
Reba proves her country cred in a fringed leather jacket accessorized with a big gold belt buckle.
1991
At the 26th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Reba won Top Female Vocalist and Video of the Year for "Is There Life Out There."
1992
Reba may be willing to get gussied up for award shows, but like any true country gal, she prefers her Levi's. "If I had to wear one outfit for the rest of my life, it'd be jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt or sweater," Reba once told CountryLiving.com. "And boots, gotta have my boots."
1994
At the 30th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Reba kept it simple in a black skirt suit. That year, she won Top Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year.
1995
Reba took to the stage to perform at the 31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
1998
In 1998, Reba walked the red carpet in a simple black dress and posed with Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who won Top Vocal Duo that year.
1999
For her first year hosting the ACM Awards solo, Reba donned a cream dress with a matching purse and sash on the red carpet.
2000
Reba walked the red carpet in a subtly sparkly purple dress with a mermaid style fit.
2002
Reba was all smiles as she struck a pose on the red carpet in a sequined dress.
2002
After gracing the red carpet, Reba took to the stage in buttoned-up blue gown with a full skirt.
2002
Reba dazzled in a blue sequin number while accepting the Home Depot Humanitarian Award. "It's better to give than receive," she said in her speech.
2003
Reba stunned in a plunging gold sequined gown by designer Carmen Marc Valvo in 2003.
2003
Sticking with the halter dress theme, Reba also sported a stunning purple gown while hosting the 38th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
2004
Casual yet comfortable was Reba's style M.O. while performing her song "Somebody" on stage in 2004.
2004
Reba looked sleek and stunning in a LBD in 2004. She accessorized the floor length gown with a sparkling diamond necklace.
2005
In 2005, Reba decided to ditch the dresses, wearing several different two-piece outfits. First up, she rocked this silky sleeveless top.
2005
Reba was all smiles in a purple halter top and jeans.
Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.
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