Reba McEntire

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Reba McEntire's achievements are nothing short of historic in the world of country music. With 25 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, she holds the record for the most by a solo artist. Her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 cements her legacy as a genre-defining icon. Receiving the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019 and the National Medal of Arts in 2017 further underscores her profound impact on American culture. Her success extends beyond music, with a critically acclaimed television career and a Broadway debut that earned her a Tony nomination. These accolades reflect not just her talent, but her enduring influence across multiple entertainment mediums.

AwardsReba McEntire has won numerous awards throughout her career. She has won three Grammy Awards, including Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Whoever's in New England" in 1987. She has received multiple American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year multiple times. She was nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Reba but has not yet won a competitive Emmy. She has won People's Choice Awards for Favorite TV Comedy Actress for Reba and Billboard Music Awards for Top Country Artist and Top Country Album multiple times.

Honours & Distinctions

Country Music Hall of Fame Induction

Country Music Hall of Fame·2011

Inducted for her contributions to country music.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame·2023

Inducted as a non-performer for her influence on the genre.

Kennedy Center Honors

Kennedy Center·2019

Received for lifetime contributions to American culture.

National Medal of Arts

President Barack Obama·2017

Awarded for her artistic achievements.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·2001

Received a star for her contributions to the entertainment industry.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2016

Recognized for having the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart by a female artist.

Rankings & Lists

100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

Top Country Artist of the Decade

Billboard·2000

Top Country Female Artist

Billboard·2010

100 Greatest Women in Rock & Roll

VH1·2012

#100

100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century

TIME Magazine·2000

Magazine Covers

Time

2000-12-31

Most Influential People

Rolling Stone

2020-01-01

Country Music Issue

Vogue

2015-06-01

Icons of Style

2010-12-01

Women of the Year

Records & Feats

Most Number-One Hits on Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart by a Solo Artist

Chart Record·2026

Holds the record with 25 number-one hits.

Most Number-One Hits on Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart by a Female Artist

Chart Record·2016

Recognized by Guinness World Records for this achievement.