The 70-year-old country music star walked the red carpet with her lifelong lover, attracting notice for more than just their matching ensembles. Reba McEntire went to the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8, 2025, but she was not alone. Her longtime partner, actor Rex Linn, joined her for the happy occasion.
The event took place in the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The couple’s matched red carpet entrance elicited a rush of emotions on social media. The couple arrived hand in hand, dressed in all-black outfits with formal embellishments. McEntire sported a black tailored suit embellished with beaded designs.
She teamed it with a black blouse and a matching belt with silver details. Her distinctive red hair was done in beautiful waves, and she paired it with a silver cross necklace and rings.
Linn completed her outfit with a black blazer, black shirt, and blue satin tie. He also wore dark denim jeans, which combined casual and formal features. Photos of the duo rapidly circulated on social media, with fans and followers discussing McEntire’s appearance and the couple’s interaction. On Instagram, someone wrote, “Queen is looking great for 70!!” Someone else said, “loving the hair and loving the outfit beautiful lady [sic].”
A third fan commented, “Obsessed with the outfit, hair, and jewels [sic].” The Facebook replies mirrored the excitement and curiosity observed on Instagram. One user wrote, “Reba hasn’t had hair that long in a long time! Beautiful, ‘Red [sic]!’ ”
Another person said, “I’m so delighted she discovered true happiness again. I adore her, and they make an excellent couple. A third person said, “The best dressed couple, and she has the best music,” while another said, “He looks a little scared.”
One netizen noticed an intriguing aspect about the couple’s appearance at the event: “What’s going on with their hands???” McEntire, who will host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2025, revealed why their collaboration has been so successful.
“Well, Rex and I get along in every aspect,” she told me. “He cooks better than I do, which I like. We adore Longhorns, we love the cowboy and cowgirl lifestyles, and we both work in the entertainment sector.”
