The annual Christmas tree lighting at New York City's Rockefeller Center has been a staple of holiday TV viewing since way back in 1951. Kelly Clarkson hosted the event in 2023 and 2024, and this year, it was Reba McEntire's turn. Since it's outdoors, the country superstar intended to make sure that chilly temperatures didn't impact her performance. "I'm going to triple, quadruple layer," McEntire informed People in October 2025. "I'll probably have my heated vest on, and all the clothes I can, insulated underwear."
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For people speculating about McEntire's fashion, that description might have seemed worrying, especially since McEntire's had some worst-dressed looks throughout her long career. Fashion-wise, this event can be a tough gig. Clarkson had fans talking for

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