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Time to say goodbye to summer, Reba. Fall is about to get very busy, with new music and new coaching duties beginning on The Voice.

courtesy of Reba's Instagram

It will be a new era for The Voice when the singing reality series premieres with its 24th season on September 25th. Blake Shelton, the last remaining original coach exited the show at the end of Season 23.


Season 24 marks Reba McEntire's debut season as a judge. The country powerhouse served as Mega Mentor on 23 and fit so seamlessly into the series that she's back as a coach. She will be joined this season by Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Niall Horan.


The Voice airs from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT Mondays and 9 p.m. ET/PT Tuesday nights.

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Not That Fancy album cover

Reba’s forthcoming album NOT THAT FANCY is available for digital pre-order. Reba has also unveiled a new track from the album, the acoustic version of her hit “Till You Love Me.”


For NOT THAT FANCY, Reba teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb to record stripped-down versions of some of her most iconic songs. The 14-track collection will also feature a brand new single “Seven Minutes In Heaven.” The album is set to release on Friday, October 6.

The album is releasing in conjunction with Reba’s upcoming book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. Set to go on sale Tuesday, October 10, the book is an enchanting collection of funny, poignant, and deeply personal stories, photos, lifestyle tips, and recipes from Reba McEntire.

Not that Fancy includes over 50 recipes from Reba's family traditions and her restaurant Reba’s Place, never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from Reba’s personal and professional life and simple, not-that-fancy lifestyle tips.

Fans can order a limited-edition Not That Fancy box set that includes a copy of the new book and album, along with a Reba-branded apron and Reba-branded stationery in a custom-made album-themed box.

Not That Fancy book cover

Fans can also purchase a limited edition vinyl containing excerpts from the Not That Fancy audiobook via Barnes & Noble.


And to top off her busy schedule this fall, Reba fans will be able to belt out her songs "Consider Me Gone" and "Is There Life Out There?" while getting lost in a corn maze shaped like the Queen of Country herself. 40 farms in 24 states will feature Reba-themed corn mazes. Designed by The MAiZE Inc., the mazes boast the likeness.


Below, check out an aerial rendering of the maze that will be featured at Von Thun Farms in New Jersey starting Saturday, Sept. 16.

Reba McEntire Corn Maze

"While l admit being in a corn maze is one of the more unique things I've ever been invited to be a part of, I couldn't be more excited to be involved with some of the things that matter most to me — farming, family, and friends," said McEntire in a statement. "Growing up on a ranch in Oklahoma, I know how important agriculture is, and I love being involved with something that brings more people out to farms across the country for good wholesome fun!"

Additional locations that will have the Reba McEn-mazes include Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Washington, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Texas. (The full list is HERE) Fans who manage to find their way out of the winding husk hallways can also enter to win a trip to Nashville and two tickets to the SOLD OUT Not That Fancy: An Evening With Reba & Friends on November 5th.

 
 
 

For the fifth year, Brandi Carlile's 'Girls Just Wanna' Weekend will once again feature an all-female-fronted lineup. The all-inclusive concert and vacation will include performances by, Carlile, Janelle Monae, Sarah McLachlan, Lucius, Allison Russell, Celisse, KT Tunstall just to name a few.


The event will take place at a new host resort, Barceló, which will accommodate all attendees on one property. The closed campus “Brandi Land” at Barceló will provide additional opportunities for immersion as well as a bespoke custom concert venue, direct beach access, additional activations on-site and premium guest services.


Room confirmation for those who have already purchased a Blind Faith pre-book will begin this Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00am ET with general on-sale following Wednesday, September 13 at 2:00pm ET. Complete details regarding the event, packages and payment plans are available at www.girlsjustwannaweekend.com.


All event packages include luxury resort accommodations, concert access, round-trip airport transportation, bottomless top-shelf drinks, all-inclusive culinary offerings, daily pool parties featuring acts hand-picked by Brandi, artist-curated activities, off-site adventures and more. The full itinerary of performance times, activities and local excursions will be announced soon.


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Dolly Parton and Eugene Naughton
Dolly Parton and Eugene Naughton

On Saturday, September 9th, Dollywood was the host setting for the 25th Annual Golden Ticket Awards, considered by many as the "Oscars" of the amusement park industry. Dolly Parton, East Tennessee's crown jewel and the namesake for the award-winning entertainment destination in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, was on hand for the presentation and surprised the night's guests in the Showstreet Theater at Dollywood.

Pete Herschend , Dolly Parton and and Jack Herschend
Pete Herschend , Dolly Parton and and Jack Herschend

At the end of the evening, Dollywood picked up five Golden Ticket Awards for:


Best Park

Best Christmas Event - Christmas in the Smokies

Best Guest Experience

Best Kids' Area - Wildwood Grove

Best Family Coaster - Big Bear Mountain


The Golden Ticket award for Best Park was accepted by Eugene Naughton, President of the Dollywood Company. Dolly Parton brought the crowd to their feet when she walked out on stage to congratulate Naughton and the entire Dollywood family on this prestigious win.


Jack and Pete Herschend
Jack and Pete Herschend

Accepting the Golden Ticket Award for Golden Ticket Legend with Dolly Parton were Jack and Pete Herschend of Herschend Famly Entertainment. Parton partnered with the Herschend family to bring Dollywood to the East Tennessee area in 1986. Since that time, Dollywood has had a significant economic impact on the area, turning the Pigeon Forge/Sevierville and Gatlinburg areas into a signature family entertainment destination.


The Golden Ticket Awards are presented by Amusement Today with many corporate sponsors.


Story and Photos by Curtis Hilbun

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