Country radio delivered an early Christmas present to Reba McEntire yesterday as the superstar’s single, “Consider Me Gone,” soared to the #1 position on both the Billboard Country Songs Chart and the USA Today/ Country Aircheck Chart (powered by Mediabase).

Reba’ second single off her current album, Keep On Loving You, marks her 34th #1 career hit, expanding her span of #1 hits to 26 years. Reba’s very first #1 single, “Can’t Even Get the Blues” rose to the top of the charts in January 1983.

“My Valory Music Company family gave me the best Christmas gift ever - a number one record! Our team’s hard work and enthusiasm continue to amaze me,” said Reba. “ ‘Consider Me Gone’ is a great song, and I’m just proud to be a part of it. 2009 has been great. 34 #1’s are great. And, I feel like we are just getting started!”

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look of the making of Reba’s “Consider Me Gone” music video can be seen now on the Great American Country Channel. The special, GAC: ON THE SET, which premiered on Sunday, airs again on December 22 at 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT.

Reba also performs on the CBS network special, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, on Wednesday, December 23rd at 8 pm ET/PT.

54 years old with a #1 song on the country charts...this must be some kind of record being that it's such an ageist industry.