Reba McEntire's 'Trailblazer' Is Making a Name for Itself
- Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson debuted their new song 'Trailblazer' at the 2025 ACM Awards on May 18 in Texas.
- The song honors pioneering women in country music like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, reflecting discussions about passing the torch across generations.
- 'Trailblazer' set a new personal record for McEntire by amassing 2.6 million streams on demand within its initial seven days, along with attracting more than 780,000 views of the accompanying video.
- Wilson described the discussion as focusing on how Lambert and McEntire have impacted her career and the mutual passing of the torch to continue paving the way for one another, highlighting the intergenerational connection.
- The collaboration highlights ongoing female leadership in country music and precedes Wilson's upcoming performances and McEntire's return to The Voice coaching role.
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Reba McEntire's 'Trailblazer' is making a name for itself
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Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert & Lainey Wilson team up for ‘Trailblazer’
Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson shared their new collaboration, teaming up for the hit song “Trailblazer.” The trio debuted the ballad — which is a tribute to the women country legends who paved the way for them — at the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Since its debut, McEntire has marked a personal-best streaming record with the song which garnered an impressive 2.6 million on-demand streams in its first week. The …
REBA MCENTIRE EARNS BIGGEST STREAMING DEBUT OF HER CAREER WITH “TRAILBLAZER” FEATURING LAINEY WILSON AND MIRANDA LAMBERT
Country music icon Reba McEntire continues to prove why she's one of the genre’s most enduring forces, scoring the biggest streaming debut of her career with her new single “Trailblazer,” a powerhouse collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert. The anthem—celebrating the legacy, grit, and unstoppable spirit of women in country music—garnered an impressive 2.6 million on-demand streams in its first week, marking a new personal best for …
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