Last night at the 60th ACMs, Reba McEntire’s voice caught in her throat as she surprised Alan Jackson with the very first Lifetime Achievement Award bearing his name—then he slipped into that familiar drawl, picked up his guitar, and delivered a performance so raw and tender you could taste every memory of small‑town Sunday services, honky‑tonk heartbreaks, and the simple truths that made him a legend.
Introduction At the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8, 2025, Reba McEntire surprised everyone...