Country music icon Reba McEntire has set a new personal milestone โ all thanks to a powerful new song recorded with Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson.
The emotional track, โTrailblazer,โ was co-written by Lambert, Wilson, and Brandy Clark as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary women of country music, such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Tammy Wynette. But more than just honoring icons, the song celebrates the bond and support shared between generations of strong, trailblazing women in the country music community.
The lyrics were so moving that both Miranda and Lainey were brought to tears during the writing process. When they shared the song with their longtime role model, Reba McEntire, she too was deeply touched.
โI remember listening to it in the dressing room,โ Reba told Billboard. โI couldnโt find a flaw in it, not a word. It was that great. I was very emotional when I heard it.โ
A Standout Moment at the 2025 ACM Awards
The trio debuted โTrailblazerโ live at the 2025 ACM Awards on May 18, delivering a performance that quickly became the emotional high point of the night. Viewers praised it as the highlight of the entire ceremony.
Reba later shared the performance on her official YouTube channel, where it has already surpassed 780,000 views and received more than 600 comments from fans.
โTrailblazerโ Sets Streaming Record for Reba
After the awards show, Reba, Miranda, and Lainey released a studio version of the song โ and the numbers speak for themselves. According to American Songwriter, โTrailblazerโ racked up 882,000 streams per day in its first three days and reached 2.6 million on-demand streams within its first week.
These figures mark the biggest streaming debut of Reba McEntireโs career โ a major achievement for the country legend.
Whatโs Next for Reba
Beyond her music, Reba is continuing her successful run on television. NBC has renewed her new sitcom Happyโs Place for a second season. And sheโs also heading back to The Voice as a coach for Season 28, having previously coached Seasons 24โ26 and claimed victory in Season 25. The next season is set to premiere this fall.
Until then, fans can continue to enjoy Rebaโs historic success by streaming โTrailblazerโ โ a song thatโs not just breaking records, but touching hearts across generations.