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PBS to Air Reba McEntires Madison Square Garden Concert as New EP Ring Ring Drops
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, PBS will bring Reba McEntire’s triumphant final show at Madison Square Garden into living rooms across the U.S. and Canada. The broadcast, announced on July 22, comes from a live taping that took place on April 15, 2023, the closing night of her Reba: Live in Concert tour that spanned more than 50 cities during 2022‑2023.
The airing follows the singer’s July 24 release of the five‑track EP Ring Ring, which is available on every major streaming service. The title track, along with four other songs, marks McEntire’s fourth music capsule issued as part of her 50‑year career celebration.
The Madison Square Garden performance was a milestone for McEntire, who had performed there before but never headlined the iconic venue. Her set list featured fan favorites such as “Turn On The Radio,” “Can’t Even Get The Blues,” “Going Out Like That,” and “Fancy,” and the concert was recorded expressly for PBS, giving the network the chance to share the show with a national audience years later.
PBS, a nonprofit public‑broadcasting service, has a long record of airing music specials that showcase artists with broad cultural impact. The network’s August 1 schedule lists the McEntire concert as part of its “Live Music” block, with the option to stream the event on the PBS app at any time.
McEntire’s Ring Ring EP was announced on Instagram on July 24, 2026, with the caption “☎️ Ring Ring ☎️ – Reba here with a surprise for y’all… my new song ‘Ring Ring’ is officially out! Listen everywhere you get your music.” The release aligns with her ongoing 50‑year celebration, which includes monthly music releases and other media appearances.
The Reba: Live in Concert tour, which began in 2022 and concluded in 2023 after more than 50 performances worldwide, capped with the April 15 New York stop—a first headline appearance for McEntire at Madison Square Garden.
Industry observers note that the PBS broadcast provides a new revenue stream for the artist’s catalog and offers fans who could not attend the live event an opportunity to experience the performance. The concert’s availability on PBS also expands McEntire’s reach to audiences who prefer public‑broadcasting platforms over commercial streaming services.
The simultaneous release of the Ring Ring EP and the PBS airing underscores McEntire’s continued relevance in the country music landscape. While the EP has not yet charted, its presence on all streaming platforms positions it for potential radio play and playlist placement. The title track reflects McEntire’s signature blend of storytelling and vocal power.
McEntire’s career spans more than five decades, with over 75 million records sold worldwide and 25 number‑one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She has also maintained a presence in television, starring in the NBC sitcom Happy’s Place and serving as a coach on The Voice.
The PBS broadcast will be available to viewers in the United States and Canada, with local PBS stations responsible for scheduling. Fans can also stream the concert on the PBS app, which offers on‑demand access to the full performance.
The Ring Ring EP is currently available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major streaming services. No additional tour dates or festival appearances have been announced in connection with the EP release.
As McEntire continues to celebrate her 50‑year milestone, the PBS airing and new EP release provide both a retrospective look at her live performance legacy and a fresh entry into the contemporary country music catalog.
The concert will be broadcast on August 1, 2026, and the EP remains available on streaming platforms. No further updates on touring or additional releases have been issued at this time.
The airing follows the singer’s July 24 release of the five‑track EP Ring Ring, which is available on every major streaming service. The title track, along with four other songs, marks McEntire’s fourth music capsule issued as part of her 50‑year career celebration.
The Madison Square Garden performance was a milestone for McEntire, who had performed there before but never headlined the iconic venue. Her set list featured fan favorites such as “Turn On The Radio,” “Can’t Even Get The Blues,” “Going Out Like That,” and “Fancy,” and the concert was recorded expressly for PBS, giving the network the chance to share the show with a national audience years later.
PBS, a nonprofit public‑broadcasting service, has a long record of airing music specials that showcase artists with broad cultural impact. The network’s August 1 schedule lists the McEntire concert as part of its “Live Music” block, with the option to stream the event on the PBS app at any time.
McEntire’s Ring Ring EP was announced on Instagram on July 24, 2026, with the caption “☎️ Ring Ring ☎️ – Reba here with a surprise for y’all… my new song ‘Ring Ring’ is officially out! Listen everywhere you get your music.” The release aligns with her ongoing 50‑year celebration, which includes monthly music releases and other media appearances.
The Reba: Live in Concert tour, which began in 2022 and concluded in 2023 after more than 50 performances worldwide, capped with the April 15 New York stop—a first headline appearance for McEntire at Madison Square Garden.
Industry observers note that the PBS broadcast provides a new revenue stream for the artist’s catalog and offers fans who could not attend the live event an opportunity to experience the performance. The concert’s availability on PBS also expands McEntire’s reach to audiences who prefer public‑broadcasting platforms over commercial streaming services.
The simultaneous release of the Ring Ring EP and the PBS airing underscores McEntire’s continued relevance in the country music landscape. While the EP has not yet charted, its presence on all streaming platforms positions it for potential radio play and playlist placement. The title track reflects McEntire’s signature blend of storytelling and vocal power.
McEntire’s career spans more than five decades, with over 75 million records sold worldwide and 25 number‑one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She has also maintained a presence in television, starring in the NBC sitcom Happy’s Place and serving as a coach on The Voice.
The PBS broadcast will be available to viewers in the United States and Canada, with local PBS stations responsible for scheduling. Fans can also stream the concert on the PBS app, which offers on‑demand access to the full performance.
The Ring Ring EP is currently available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major streaming services. No additional tour dates or festival appearances have been announced in connection with the EP release.
As McEntire continues to celebrate her 50‑year milestone, the PBS airing and new EP release provide both a retrospective look at her live performance legacy and a fresh entry into the contemporary country music catalog.
The concert will be broadcast on August 1, 2026, and the EP remains available on streaming platforms. No further updates on touring or additional releases have been issued at this time.
