Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson Debut Empowering New Song at 60th ACM Awards
Reba McEntire just set a new personal milestone—and she did it alongside two powerhouse friends.
Teaming up with Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson, the trio premiered a moving new track called “Trailblazer” during the 2025 ACM Awards. Co-written with Brandy Clark, the song honors the iconic women of country music—past and present—who paved the way, including legends like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Tammy Wynette.
But the heart of the song goes even deeper. It’s about the bonds shared between the generations of women in country music—the inspiration, the solidarity, and the friendships that shape the genre. The emotional weight of the song even brought Miranda and Lainey to tears while writing it.
They knew exactly who to send it to: Reba. When she heard it, she cried too. “I remember sitting in the dressing room listening,” she told Billboard. “I couldn’t find a single flaw. Not one word. It was that powerful.”
The trio’s live performance of “Trailblazer” on May 18 at the Ford Center lit up the ACM stage—and quickly became the standout moment of the night. Fans were captivated. Reba later shared the performance on her YouTube channel, where it racked up over 780,000 views and hundreds of heartfelt comments.
“Trailblazer” Breaks Streaming Records for Reba
Following the awards, Reba, Miranda, and Lainey released the official studio version of “Trailblazer,” and the response has been massive. According to American Songwriter, the track pulled in 882,000 daily streams in its first three days, reaching a whopping 2.6 million on-demand streams in its debut week.
That impressive momentum led to a new high point in Reba’s already storied career—“Trailblazer” now holds the record for her biggest streaming debut ever.
And Reba’s moment doesn’t end there. NBC recently renewed her new sitcom, Happy’s Place, for a second season. She’s also confirmed her return as a coach on The Voice for Season 28, having already won Season 25.
Until then, fans can keep the energy going by streaming “Trailblazer,” a song that honors country’s queens while making history of its own. Watch the performance below.