Reba Returns!

Posted by amyclark on 08/24/2008

2/27/2008 Stephen L. Betts   Reba McEntire returns to host the 43rd annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for the tenth time. The broadcast, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, is set for Sunday, May 18, 2008, airing at 8:00 p.m. live (ET/delayed PT) on CBS. Reigning ACM Top Male Vocalist Brad Paisley and Top Female Vocalist Carrie Underwood will announce this year’s nominations on Tuesday March 4 at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The announcements will air live on CBS' The Early Show. “I am celebrating my tenth anniversary of hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards,” says Reba.  "I’m excited to honor country music’s greatest talent at this spectacular awards show." REBA BY THE NUMBERS 33 No. 1 songs 29 albums 11 ACM Award wins 41 ACM nominations 1st winner of the Academy of Country Music/Home Depot Humanitarian Award  2003 Academy of Country Music “Leading Lady” in recognition of her status as the all-time leading winner in the Top Female Vocalist category with 7 wins.