Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire, born on March 28, 1955, in Oklahoma, is a celebrated American country singer and actress, often referred to as 'The Queen of Country.' With a remarkable career spanning several decades, she has sold more than seventy-five million records globally and has placed over one hundred singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, with twenty-five reaching the coveted number-one position.

McEntire's journey began in her childhood, where she, along with her siblings, formed the Singing McEntires, performing at local events. After enrolling at Southeastern Oklahoma State University to pursue a career in public education, her singing talent caught the attention of country performer Red Steagall, who facilitated her first recording contract with PolyGram/Mercury Records in 1975. Despite initial struggles, her music gained traction in the early 1980s with hits like '(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven' and 'Can't Even Get the Blues.'

In 1984, seeking a new direction, McEntire signed with MCA Records, leading to her breakout album, My Kind of Country. This marked a turning point in her career, resulting in numerous number-one hits throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including the Grammy Award-winning 'Whoever's in New England.' The tragic loss of eight band members in a plane crash in 1991 profoundly impacted her, inspiring the critically acclaimed album For My Broken Heart.

In addition to her music career, McEntire has made significant strides in acting, debuting in the film Tremors in 1990 and starring in the television series Reba from 2001 to 2007. More recently, she has appeared in Young Sheldon and Big Sky, and since 2023, she has been a coach on The Voice. McEntire continues to captivate audiences, currently starring in the NBC sitcom Happy's Place.