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Reba McEntire has had quite the eventful few days as we head into the holiday season. The country music icon made headlines this week by announcing a major shift in her personal traditions. In an exclusive interview with People published on Thursday, McEntire revealed that she and fiancé Rex Linn are ditching the traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year for something completely different. The couple plans to catch a double-header at the movies and dine out instead. McEntire, who describes herself as a very low-key person who prefers cozy nights in without makeup, explained that this marks the beginning of a brand new holiday tradition for the couple. She also shared that Valentine's Day already features their own unique celebration at Sonic, where they grab hamburgers and tater tots.
This relaxed approach to the holidays reflects McEntire's broader priorities. When discussing her engagement to Linn, whom she proposed to on Christmas Eve, she told Us Weekly that wedding planning is currently on hold. Work comes first, she emphasized, explaining that their demanding schedules make it impossible to lock in a wedding date. The couple remains committed to prioritizing their professional commitments, which include the NBC sitcom Happy's Place where they costar together.
On the work front, McEntire has received exciting news on the awards circuit. She earned her eighteenth Grammy nomination in the category of Best Country Duo or Group Performance for her collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert on the song Trailblazer. This recognition adds to her impressive legacy, as McEntire has previously won three Grammy Awards.
Perhaps the biggest professional development for McEntire is her hosting gig for the 2025 Christmas in Rockefeller Center. NBC announced that the seventy-year-old icon will host the annual tree-lighting celebration for the first time. The two-hour event will air live on Wednesday, December third at eight PM Eastern Time on NBC and will simulcast on Peacock. Beyond hosting, McEntire will perform throughout the evening alongside an all-star lineup including Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Brad Paisley, and the Radio City Rockettes, who are celebrating their one-hundredth anniversary this year.
Additionally, McEntire recently addressed claims about her departure from The Voice on social media platform X, firmly stating that reports of her exit are not true, indicating she continues in her role as a coach on the show.
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