Reba McEntire, known as "The Queen of Country," has sold over 75 million records worldwide.
Born in 1955, Reba was raised on a ranch in Oklahoma, where her family encouraged her musical talents from a young age.
McEntire signed her first recording contract in 1975, launching her successful career in country music.
Biography
Early Life
Reba Nell McEntire, born on March 28, 1955, in McAlester, Oklahoma, was raised on a ranch in Chockie, Oklahoma. The third of four children, she was born to Clark and Jacqueline McEntire, who encouraged her family's interest in music. Her mother, a former aspiring country singer, taught Reba and her siblings to sing in harmony during car trips to rodeo events. Reba's early performances began in elementary school, where she showcased her talent at Christmas pageants and local competitions.
Career
McEntire's music career took off in 1975 when she signed a recording contract with PolyGram/Mercury Records. Her debut single, "I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand," was released in 1976, marking the start of her journey in country music. Over the years, she released numerous albums, including her self-titled debut in 1977 and the critically acclaimed "My Kind of Country" in 1984. With over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached number one, she earned the title "The Queen of Country". In addition to her music career, McEntire ventured into acting, starring in films like "Tremors" and the television series "Reba," which aired for six seasons.
Legacy
Reba McEntire's influence on country music is profound, blending traditional sounds with elements of pop and rhythm and blues. Her vocal style, characterized by a contralto range and intricate vocal techniques, has drawn comparisons to legends like Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline. With over 75 million records sold worldwide and numerous awards, including a Grammy and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, McEntire's legacy as a pioneering artist in country music continues to inspire future generations.
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Discography
Room to Breathe2003
- 1.Secret3:22
- 2.If I Had Any Sense Left at All4:01
- 3.My Sister4:00
- 4.Once You’ve Learned to Be Lonely4:28
- 5.Moving Oleta3:27
- 6.Love Revival4:08
- 7.He Gets That From Me3:40
- 8.I’m Gonna Take That Mountain3:24
- 9.Room to Breathe3:31
- 10.Sky Full of Angels2:51
- 11.Somebody3:51
- 12.It Just Has to Be This Way3:48
Secret of Giving: A Christmas Collection1999
- 1.This Is My Prayer for You3:40
- 2.I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus3:44
- 3.One Child, One Day3:31
- 4.Mary, Did You Know3:21
- 5.Up on the Housetop2:08
- 6.The Angels Sang3:45
- 7.Santa Claus Is Coming Back to Town3:35
- 8.The Secret of Giving3:56
- 9.This Christmas3:52
- 10.'Til the Season Comes 'Round Again3:35
So Good Together1999
- 1.We’re So Good Together3:33
- 2.’Til I Said It to You3:22
- 3.I’ll Be4:29
- 4.What Do You Say3:30
- 5.Roses4:41
- 6.I’m Not Your Girl3:41
- 7.She Wasn’t Good Enough for Him3:33
- 8.Nobody Dies From a Broken Heart4:00
- 9.Back Before the War4:12
- 10.When You’re Not Trying To3:40
- 11.Where You End and I Begin4:17
- 12.We’re All Alone4:12
If You See Him1998
- 1.If You See Him, If You See Her3:56
- 2.One Honest Heart3:54
- 3.I Wouldn’t Know3:30
- 4.I’ll Give You Something to Miss3:36
- 5.Invisible4:03
- 6.Up and Flying4:30
- 7.Forever Love3:52
- 8.Face to Face4:00
- 9.Heart Hush4:16
- 10.Lonely Alone3:24
- 11.Wrong Night2:51
- 12.All This Time3:13
What If It’s You1996
- 1.How Was I to Know3:41
- 2.The Fear of Being Alone3:04
- 3.What If It's You4:08
- 4.I'd Rather Ride Around With You3:29
- 5.It Don't Matter3:37
- 6.State of Grace3:33
- 7.Close to Crazy3:39
- 8.She's Callin' It Love3:05
- 9.Just Looking for Him3:45
- 10.Never Had a Reason To3:55
Starting Over1995
- 1.Talking in Your Sleep4:26
- 2.Please Come to Boston4:41
- 3.On My Own4:34
- 4.I Won't Mention It Again4:15
- 5.You're No Good3:34
- 6.Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands4:14
- 7.Five Hundred Miles Away From Home4:26
- 8.Starting Over Again4:12
- 9.You Keep Me Hangin' On3:26
- 10.By the Time I Get to Phoenix4:03
Read My Mind1994
- 1.Everything That You Want4:24
- 2.Read My Mind4:04
- 3.I Won't Stand in Line4:02
- 4.I Wish That I Could Tell You3:18
- 5.She Thinks His Name Was John4:23
- 6.Why Haven't I Heard From You3:29
- 7.And Still3:29
- 8.The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter3:52
- 9.I Wouldn't Wanna Be You3:34
- 10.Till You Love Me3:53
It’s Your Call1992
- 1.It's Your Call3:11
- 2.Straight From You2:40
- 3.Take It Back3:18
- 4.Baby's Gone Blues4:20
- 5.The Heart Won't Lie3:22
- 6.One Last Good Hand3:34
- 7.He Wants to Get Married3:56
- 8.For Herself4:05
- 9.Will He Ever Go Away3:23
- 10.Lighter Shade of Blue3:30
For My Broken Heart1991
- 1.For My Broken Heart4:19
- 2.Is There Life Out There3:53
- 3.Bobby4:38
- 4.He's in Dallas3:05
- 5.All Dressed Up (With Nowhere to Go)3:14
- 6.The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia4:17
- 7.Buying Her Roses2:52
- 8.The Greatest Man I Never Knew3:14
- 9.I Wouldn't Go That Far3:26
- 10.If I Had Only Known3:58
Rumor Has It1990
- 1.Climb That Mountain High2:56
- 2.Rumor Has It3:49
- 3.Waitin' for the Deal to Go Down3:19
- 4.You Lie4:00
- 5.Now You Tell Me3:40
- 6.Fancy5:00
- 7.Fallin' Out of Love4:37
- 8.This Picture3:27
- 9.You Remember Me4:28
- 10.That's All She Wrote3:28
Sweet Sixteen1989
- 1.Cathy's Clown3:05
- 2.'Til Love Comes Again3:45
- 3.It Always Rains on Saturday4:33
- 4.Am I the Only One Who Cares3:08
- 5.Somebody Up There Likes Me3:11
- 6.You Must Really Love Me3:05
- 7.Say the Word2:54
- 8.Little Girl3:27
- 9.Walk On3:16
- 10.A New Love3:30
Reba1988
- 1.So, So, So Long3:40
- 2.Sunday Kind of Love3:04
- 3.New Fool at an Old Game3:50
- 4.You're the One I Dream About3:38
- 5.Silly Me4:14
- 6.Respect2:39
- 7.Do Right by Me3:37
- 8.I Know How He Feels3:20
- 9.Wish I Were Only Lonely3:59
- 10.Everytime You Touch Her3:50
The Last One to Know1987
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Merry Christmas to You1987
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Whoever’s in New England1986
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What Am I Gonna Do About You1986
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Have I Got a Deal for You1985
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Just a Little Love1984
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My Kind of Country1984
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Behind the Scene1983
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Unlimited1982
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Heart to Heart1981
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Feel the Fire1980
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Out of a Dream1979
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Reba McEntire1977
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- Nash Icon Records
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Achievements
- Award
- Theatre World Award
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist
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- Country Music Association Award for International Achievement
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- Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
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- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
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- Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
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Also known as: Reba, Reba McIntire
Reba Nell McEntire, or simply Reba, is an American country singer and actress. Dubbed "The Queen of Country", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, she has placed over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached the number-one spot. An actress in both film and television, McEntire starred in the television series Reba, which aired for six seasons. She also owns several businesses, including a restaurant and a clothing line.
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