Reba McEntire is an American country singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band on local radio shows with her siblings and at rodeos. She has since released 29 studio albums, acquired 42 number one singles, 16 number one albums and 28 albums have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America. McEntire is often referred to as The Queen of Country and she is one of the best selling artists of all time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.
Birth Name
Reba Nell McEntire
Nickname
The Queen of Country Music, Big Red, Country Music’s Queen
Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Record Producer
Genre
Country
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
Mercury, MCA Nashville, Starstruck, Valory, Nash Icon, Big Machine
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Reba McEntire was born on the 28th of March 1955, in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States.
Age
She’s currently 68 years old.
Sun Sign
Aries
Ethnicity
White
She has English, Scots-Irish /Northern Irish and German ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
McEntire attended the Kiowa High School in Colorado. She graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Music on December 16, 1976.
Family Details
- Father – Clark Vincent McEntire (November 30, 1927–October 23, 2014), He was a 3-time (1957, 1958 and 1961) World Champion Steer Roper.
- Mother – Jacqueline McEntire (School Teacher)
- Siblings – Alice McEntire (Older Sister), Pake McEntire (Older Brother), Susie McEntire (Younger Sister) (Christian Music Star)
Marital Status
Divorced
Boyfriend / Spouse
Reba McEntire has dated –
- Charlie Battles (1976-1987) – In 1976, Reba tied the knot to steer wrestling champion and rancher, Charlie Battles, who already had 2 sons from his previous marriage. Charles was 10 years older to her and they lived in a ranch in Oklahoma. However, the couple divorced in 1987 and Reba moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work on her music career.
- Narvel Blackstock (1989-2015) – In 1989, McEntire got married a 2nd time to her manager and former steel guitar player, Narvel Blackstock. The marriage was held in a private ceremony on a boat at Lake Tahoe. Together, they formed Starstruck Entertainment with the aim to manage her career. They have a son named Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock (born February 1990). Reba is also a stepmother to Narvel’s 3 children from a previous marriage. However, the couple separated on August 3, 2015.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.70 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 124 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 35-26-36
- Bust – 35 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 34A
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Red
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Being one of the best selling artists of all time. She is recognized as the The Queen of Country and has sold more than 95 million records worldwide. She has won numerous Grammy, Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association awards.
Film Debut
In 1990, McEntire made her theatrical film debut as Heather Gummer in the comedy horror film, Tremors.
Album Debut
In August 29, 1977, Reba released her first self-titled studio album, Reba McEntire through Mercury Records.
Television Debut
In 1970, McEntire made her first TV show appearance as a guest in the musical series, That Good Ole Nashville Music.
Brand Endorsements
She has done commercials for brands like: KFC Smoky Mountain BBQ Chicken, Frito Lays, Red Convertible to Vegas, Pepper soda & Dannon’s Activia Probiotic Yogurts.
Reba McEntire Net worth
Reba McEntire has a estimated net worth of $95 million dollars as of 2023.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Reba McEntire
- Instagram – reba
- Twitter – Reba McEntire
- YouTube Channel – Reba McEntire
Some Lesser Known Facts About Reba McEntire
- Reba did her first rodeo show at 11.
- At 11, she learned to drive a stick shift.
- Her singing career started gradually by performing in her Kiowa High School band, local radio shows with her siblings and at rodeos.
- Growing up in Oklahoma, she used to walk on the railroad tracks near her house.
- In 1985, McEntire released her third MCA album, Have I Got a Deal for You, which followed the same traditional format as My Kind of Country.
- In 1991, she sadly lost many of her band members in a plane crash.
- In December 1992, McEntire’s seventeenth studio album, It’s Your Call, was released. It became her first album to peak within the Billboard 200 Top 10, reaching No. 8.
- In 1993, she got a patch of skin cancer removed from her forehead.
- In 1995, Reba was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
- She was once a classmate of singer Garth Brooks in Oklahoma.
- In September 18, 1998, Reba was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- In 2000, she was named the #1 Best-selling Female Country Singer of All Time.
- In 2000, she was named the #2 Best-selling Female Artists (of all genres) of All Time.
- In 2001, Reba returned with her third greatest-hits album: Greatest Hits Vol. 3: I’m a Survivor.
- In 2005, McEntire released the compilation Reba 1’s. The album comprised all thirty three number-one hits in her career on all major trade charts.
- In November 2006, she was awarded a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
- In March 2011, Reba was included in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- In October 21, 2014, McEntire would be the inaugural signing for Big Machine’s new imprint Nash Icon Music.
