💥HISTORY IN THE MAKING: Reba McEntire Returns With Final World Tour 🎤
Reba just dropped the bombshell — her first and last world tour kicks off in Dallas this fall. Special guests include Kelly Clarkson and Kelsea Ballerini. Tickets go live Friday at 10AM… and they’re expected to sell out in minutes. Get ready 👇

HISTORY IN THE MAKING: Reba McEntire Returns With Final World Tour

Hold onto your cowboy hats, Reba Nation—because the Queen of Country just saddled up for one last, unforgettable ride. In a tear-jerking announcement that’s already got fans dusting off their boots and booking flights, Reba McEntire revealed plans for her “Final Bow World Tour,” a globe-spanning farewell that kicks off this fall in her home state of Oklahoma (with a symbolic nod to Dallas roots). Billed as her first true world tour and her definitive last hurrah on the road, this isn’t just a series of shows—it’s a love letter to four decades of music, heartbreak, and high notes. Special guests? None other than her “Oklahoma” protégé Kelly Clarkson and rising star Kelsea Ballerini, promising a multi-generational mashup of country soul. Tickets drop Friday at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster, and insiders are betting they’ll vanish faster than a twister in tornado season. If you’ve ever belted “Fancy” in the shower, this is your cue to clear the calendar.

McEntire, 70 and fiercer than ever, broke the news during a surprise appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show—fitting, given the guest lineup—followed by a starlit livestream from her Oklahoma ranch. Dressed in a shimmering red fringe jacket that screamed “one more for the road,” she clutched a well-worn guitar, her eyes misty as she declared, “Y’all, I’ve sung my heart out from honky-tonks to the Grand Ole Opry, but it’s time to hang up the tour bus… after one epic goodbye.” The 50-date odyssey will crisscross North America, Europe, Australia, and even a splash of Asia, blending her timeless hits with deep cuts, Broadway nods from her Annie Get Your Gun days, and interactive fan moments. “This tour’s for the fans who’ve grown up with me,” she added, voice steady but soft. “From the little girl in Chism, Oklahoma, dreaming big to now—let’s close it out with a bang.”

The itinerary is a Reba roadmap of memories, launching October 10, 2025, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City—close enough to Dallas for that Texas kickoff vibe, honoring her early stomps in the Lone Star State. From there, it’s a whirlwind: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 18, a multi-night Vegas residency redux at the Colosseum through November, then east to New York’s Madison Square Garden on December 5. The international leg hits London’s O2 in February 2026, Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena in April, and Tokyo’s Budokan in June, wrapping with a grand finale at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on July 4—fireworks and freedom, Reba-style. Production teases include a massive LED “memory wall” flashing fan-submitted photos, aerial drone light shows synced to “The Greatest Man I Never Knew,” and surprise duets with Brooks & Dunn (her longtime Vegas partners). Expect confetti cannons at every curtain call, because if Reba’s bowing out, she’s doing it with sparkle.

Ah, the guests—because no Reba farewell would be complete without a family reunion vibe. Kelly Clarkson, the powerhouse who first caught McEntire’s eye on American Idol back in 2002, joins for the full U.S. run, trading powerhouse ballads like “Because of You” for Reba’s “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.” “Reba’s the godmother I never knew I needed,” Clarkson gushed post-announcement on Instagram. “Singing with her one last time? Dream come true, y’all.” Kelsea Ballerini, 32 and fresh off her own globe-trot, handles select dates with her pop-infused twang, covering “Peter Pan” harmonies and bringing Gen-Z energy to classics like “Why Haven’t I Heard From You.” “Reba paved the road; I’m just skipping down it,” Ballerini posted, alongside a throwback pic of her meeting the Queen at 16. Rumors swirl of additional pop-ins from Dolly Parton (fresh off their rumored joint tease) and Carrie Underwood, turning segments into full-blown Opry revivals.

Ticket frenzy? Understatement of the year. Presales for Reba’s fan club (the Reba Posse) started at midnight ET, and by dawn, over 1.2 million registrations flooded servers—Ticketmaster issued a “high demand” warning, echoing the chaos of her 2022 arena tour that grossed $40 million. General sale hits Friday at 10 a.m., with prices starting at $89 for nosebleeds and climbing to $499 for premium orchestra. VIP bundles, from $299, snag front-row seats, pre-show meet-and-greets (complete with signed Stetson hats), and exclusive “Final Bow” merch like embroidered tour jackets and a commemorative vinyl of unreleased live tracks. “Our site’s already sweating,” joked promoter Live Nation in a statement. “Reba’s fans don’t mess around—they show up.” For the uninitiated, snag ’em via Ticketmaster.com or the Reba app; resale sites like StubHub are already inflating to $300+ for opener night.

Social media’s ablaze, naturally. On X, #RebaFinalBow trended No. 1 globally within hours, racking 3.5 million mentions. “From ‘Whoever’s in New England’ to my wedding song—Reba, take me with you!” tweeted @RebaFan4Life, with a clip of her epic 1990s power ballad phase. Memes abound: one viral edit mashes Reba’s “Is There Life Out There” with The Simpsons retirement gags, captioned “When Reba says ‘final’ but we know she’ll un-retire.” Clarkson amplified the hype with a video of her and Reba rehearsing “Does He Love You,” the 1993 duet that’s now a tour staple. Ballerini live-tweeted the reveal: “Crying in my truck rn. Queens supporting queens forever.” Even skeptics chimed in—@CountryCriticOK posted, “If this is really the end, Reba’s going out like a supernova. Booked my London flight.”

Why now, why this? McEntire’s been hinting at a touring taper since her 2023 memoir Not That Fancy, where she reflected on lost bandmates in a 1991 plane crash and the grind of 300+ shows a year in her prime. “I’ve given the road my youth; now it’s time for sunsets on the ranch,” she wrote. Post-The Voice coaching gig and her sitcom Happy’s Place (renewed for Season 2), she’s prioritizing legacy over logistics. This tour caps a banner year: her 2024 Super Bowl anthem, a Kennedy Center Honor nod, and that Paley Gala in November. Yet, true to form, Reba’s weaving in philanthropy—each show partners with her Reba’s Ranch dog rescue, auctioning VIP experiences for animal welfare.

Critics are already anointing it essential. “Reba’s not just retiring from tours; she’s redefining them,” says Rolling Stone‘s Claire Shaffer. “Expect vulnerability—songs about widowhood from her 2020 Rex Linn romance, tributes to her mama, and that voice, untouched by time.” Production wiz Baz Halpin (Coldplay, Taylor Swift) helms the visuals, promising a “theatrical Western” with horseback projections and a finale fireworks ballet to “Freedom.” For superfans, it’s bittersweet; for newcomers, a crash course in why she’s sold 75 million albums, snagged three Grammys, and earned the ACM’s Lifetime Achievement.

As the clock ticks to Friday’s onsale, one truth rings clear: Reba McEntire isn’t fading out—she’s signing off in style, leaving bootprints on hearts worldwide. From Oklahoma dust to Tokyo neon, this Final Bow is her curtain call, our front-row seat. So rally the Posse, charge the cards, and get ready to two-step into history. Reba’s last tour? Honey, it’s gonna be legendary.

Will you be there, hollering “Fancy” till the encore? Head to reba.com for alerts, and may the ticket gods be ever in your favor.