Reba McEntire and her boyfriend Rex Linn enjoyed a date night at the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday evening (May 8).
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Arrive To 2025 ACM Awards
The “Fancy” singer and CSI: Miami actor arrived in style to the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards inside the Ford Center at The Star in Texas, walking hand in hand with big smiles on their faces. The beloved couple donned matching black ensembles as they posed for photos.
Reba McEntire sported a glamorous all black ensemble that exuded classic glamour with a modern edge. Her outfit featured a tailored suit adorned with shimmering sequins from top to bottom, paired with show-stopping thigh-high boots that sparkled under the lights. She accented the look with a rhinestone-studded belt and a bold silver belt buckle. Her black-painted nails and signature auburn locks completed the look, giving her a timeless yet fierce presence on the carpet.
By her side, Rex Linn opted for a sharp yet laid-back style, donning a pair of classic jeans, a crisp black shirt, and a powder blue silk tie. He topped it off with a sleek black sports jacket and polished black boots, perfectly complementing Reba’s glitzy vibe while keeping his signature cool.
How Did Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Meet?
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn originally met in 1991 while filming The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw with Kenny Rogers. They reconnected in Los Angeles in January 2020, and when the pandemic hit, they spent time getting to know each other virtually. Eventually, they reunited in person — and have been together ever since.
While they’re happily dating, McEntire isn’t sure if they’ll ever get married. “That would be up to him,” McEntire said during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen after two fans asked her if she would ever get married again. “I’ve been married twice, he’s never been married, so if he wants to, that’s totally up to him.”
2025 ACM Awards
The 2025 ACM Awards will kick off in a big way, celebrating 60 years of country music with a must-see opening performance on Thursday, May 8. An all-star lineup — including Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland — will take the stage for a special 12-minute medley honoring ACM Songs of the Year from the past six decades.
The night will also be packed with incredible performances from top artists such as Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, Alan Jackson, and Brooks & Dunn — with many more surprises in store.
Fans can also look forward to star-studded collaborations, including the Backstreet Boys with Rascal Flatts, a powerful duet from Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, and a high-energy joint performance by Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson. Plus, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson will debut their new track “Trailblazers.”
A-list presenters will include Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Jordan Davis, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Rita Wilson, Sara Evans, The Oak Ridge Boys, Chase Elliott, Amber Anderson, Kelly Sutton, and many more.
Hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire — a 16-time ACM Award winner — The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch for a global audience in over 240 countries and territories. The show airs Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8/7 PM CT, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas — the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
