Reba McEntire will be honored in the first episode of CMT Giants, premiering Saturday, November 18, 2006. The two-hour special will be Taped in front of a live audience at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, the two-hour special will feature musical superstars singing some of Reba’s biggest hits and a special performance by the honoree herself. Artists scheduled to appear include Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn, Jennifer Nettles and LeAnn Rimes.
CMT Giants will honor McEntire for her illustrious career, which includes 33 No. 1 hits, 29 albums, 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, two Grammy’s and the CMT Johnny Cash Visionary Award.
“Reba is the ultimate choice for us to honor as the very first ‘CMT Giant’,” says Sarah Brock, vice president, production, music and events, CMT. “Reba is the real deal; talented, hardworking, not one afraid to take risks, but always remaining true to herself. Reba’s success as an artist, an entertainer and a businesswoman is surpassed only by her devotion to her family and friends. She represents the best of country music.'” Having held the title of Top Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year and drawing in millions of fans through her music, television show and clothing line, Reba is the ultimate “Giant” in everything she does. She was the first country female artist to sell five million copies of one album since Patsy Cline and has collectively sold over 49 million albums. From “Can’t Even Get the Blues” in 1982 to “Somebody” in 2004, Reba McEntire has been delivering hit songs for many years. Her music has become a soundtrack for the human experience with such songs as “You Lie,” “Somebody Should Leave” and “Rumor Has It”; she’s inspired others with “I’m A Survivor” and “How Was I To Know”; and broke hearts with “The Greatest Man I Never Knew” and “And Still.” In a career that has expanded beyond music, McEntire is also a multiple award winner in the acting arena. Her critically-acclaimed Broadway debut in 2001’s “Annie Get Your Gun” was awarded both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Awards and her self-titled TV show, “Reba,” landed her a Golden Globe nomination and a People’s Choice Award.
source: CMT
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