Before Reba McEntire was honored as the Artist of a Lifetime at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony, she gave us one of the most unforgettable country music duets of all time — and she did it with none other than Kelly Clarkson.
Let’s rewind to CMT Crossroads, where two powerhouse vocalists, bonded by music and family (Reba is Kelly’s former mother-in-law!), delivered a stunning rendition of the country classic “Does He Love You.” From the first aching note to the final high-harmony face-off, this wasn’t just a performance — it was an all-out vocal masterclass.
Their onstage chemistry? Electric.
Their voices? Flawless.
The drama? Off the charts.
Reba’s seasoned emotional delivery paired with Kelly’s soul-infused power vocals brought a fresh intensity to the beloved 1993 hit. The audience sat spellbound as the two women traded verses of heartbreak and betrayal, then united for a powerhouse finale that had fans on their feet and chills down every spine in the room.
Social media still resurfaces the performance every time someone asks, “What’s a duet that lives rent-free in your mind?”
As Reba accepted her Artist of a Lifetime award in 2019, it was performances like this — raw, real, and unforgettable — that reminded everyone why she earned the honor. And with Kelly Clarkson by her side? It was a moment of generations colliding, with nothing but mutual respect and massive talent between them.
This duet wasn’t just a highlight.
It was a moment — one that keeps getting better every time you watch it.
