Country Queen Reba McEntire, 70, Stuns Fans With Rodeo Throwback: “If You Stay Rodeo Ready…”

The rodeo spirit is alive and well—and Reba McEntire is leading the charge in true country fashion.

With Nashville’s upcoming Music City Rodeo just days away, the legendary country icon reminded fans why she’s still the reigning queen of the genre. On Friday, May 23, the 70-year-old singer lit up Instagram with a dazzling throwback photo that had fans tipping their cowboy hats in admiration.

Dressed in a head-turning pink A-line dress, paired with a gold tasseled vest, hot pink cowgirl hat, and matching boots, Reba looked every bit the rodeo star she’s always been.

“You know what they say… if you stay rodeo ready, you don’t have to get rodeo ready!” she captioned the post, instantly sparking a wave of nostalgia and excitement among fans.

As part of the Music City Rodeo festivities, Reba is set to perform on Thursday, May 29, kicking off a weekend filled with top-tier rodeo action and country music magic. She’ll be followed by fellow country powerhouses Jelly Roll on Friday and Tim McGraw on Saturday.

But even before she takes the stage, Reba’s already won the hearts of fans online. Comments poured in praising the iconic look, with fans calling it everything from “fantastic” to “absolutely iconic.”

“Oh my goodness—wear this outfit again PLEASE!” one fan pleaded.
“I’m so ready for this!!! Love this throwback ❤️,” another raved.
“I. Can’t. WAIT,” someone else wrote, echoing the general sentiment.

Whether it’s belting out hits like Fancy or rocking a rhinestone-studded rodeo look from decades past, Reba McEntire continues to prove she’s not just a legend—she’s a lifestyle.