Reba McEntire Celebrates 40 Years at the Grand Ole Opry with a Fun Surprise of Corn Dog Bouquets

Reba McEntire receiving a corn dog bouquet in Nashville in January 2026.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Reba McEntire received a surprise bouquet of 40 corn dogs.
• The country legend celebrated her 40th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member on January 16.
• McEntire humorously noted, “I’m going to need my girls to come back over and help me finish these corn dogs…,” in an Instagram Reel on January 21.

Reba McEntire took the spotlight recently as she marked a significant milestone—her 40th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

On January 16, the celebrated country artist was surprised with a unique gift: a bouquet of 40 corn dogs. The moment was captured and later shared in an Instagram Reel on January 21, showcasing the unexpected yet delightful surprise.

The text overlaying the video read, “Celebrating my 40th anniversary Grand Ole Opry Anniversary with a corn dog surprise.” In the footage, the 70-year-old McEntire donned a beaded, fringe blazer, standing in front of a festive cake as fellow country artist Terri Clark presented her with the edible arrangement.

“Ya’ll know me very well,” McEntire exclaimed joyfully as Clark handed over the unique bouquet, placing it near the celebratory cake.

Reba McEntire with her corn dog bouquet in January 2026 in Nashville.

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During the presentation, Clark teased, “On behalf of the Opry, Reba, this is your 40th anniversary gift, and I’m happy to give it to you,” to which McEntire quipped, “Because you want part of it.” Clark replied with playful honesty, “Yes, I do. That’s it. That’s it.”

Reflecting on her time with the Opry, McEntire shared her gratitude with the audience, stating, “I have wonderful memories at the Grand Ole Opry. Thank y’all for this.”

The Instagram Reel also featured clips of McEntire introducing her friend Suzy Bogguss to the Opry, as well as her performance of the 1994 hit “Why Haven’t I Heard from You?” alongside Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Clark, and Bogguss. McEntire captured her sentiments perfectly, writing, “A night I’ll never forget. Thank you, @opry! I love you to pieces. Now I’m going to need my girls to come back over and help me finish these corn dogs….”

The affection McEntire holds for corn dogs is well-documented, with the artist often sharing her love for the snack. In August 2015, she posted a photo on Facebook enjoying a corn dog on a flight after performing at a fair in Iowa. Three years later, she shared another moment on Instagram, showcasing a hot dog on a stick covered in ketchup and mustard, hashtagged with “#welovecorndogs.” In an interview with Variety in May 2025, she expressed her fondness for corn dogs, stating, “I do love a corn dog and I like to mix it with mustard and ketchup. Not only just one, you gotta mix it because it’s real good.”

Reba McEntire eating a corn dog in August 2015.

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