Reba McEntire Concerts Setlist

Picture a little girl in Oklahoma, singing harmonies with her siblings in the backseat while her dad drove them between rodeos, this little girl turned out to be Reba McEntire, a legendary country music singer and actress who has sold over 75 million records worldwide and had 25 number-one country hits. After several years of almost no success, she broke through the music industry in the 80s with albums like "My Kind of Country." Unfortunately, in 1991, eight of her band members died in a plane crash, leading to her most successful album "For My Broken Heart." She was all set to become a teacher when fate stepped in at a rodeo. While belting out the national anthem, she caught the ear of Red Steagall, who helped her land her first Nashville deal in 1975. Her mother's words sealed the deal: "I'm living all my dreams through you." No pressure, right?

The '80s saw Reba McEntire transform from Oklahoma cowgirl to country music queen. In 84, Reba McEntire's career transformed when she signed with a major label and took more control over her music, finding success with traditional country sounds on "My Kind of Country," which led to her winning Female Vocalist of the Year. By the early 90s, her album "Rumor Has It" reached the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and included her signature cover of "Fancy." After taking control of her sound, she started racking up hits faster than a bull rider scores points. But life threw her a devastating curve in 91 when she lost eight band members in a plane crash.

She didn't just conquer country music - she took on Hollywood too, starring in movies, lighting up Broadway, and headlining her own TV show "Reba." All while churning out hits that have sold 75 million records worldwide. Not bad for a rodeo singer! These days, Reba's still breaking new ground. After taking the reins as her own manager in 2017, she's been unstoppable - winning Grammys for gospel music, selling out Madison Square Garden for the first time, and even belting out the national anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl alongside ASL performer Daniel Durant. Talk about coming full circle from those rodeo performances!

Her love life's been quite the journey too - from marrying steer wrestler Charlie Battles to a 26-year marriage to manager Narvel Blackstock, and now finding romance with actor Rex Linn, whom she first met back in '91 and reconnected with decades later. Just goes to show sometimes the best things in life take their sweet time. From Oklahoma ranch to Super Bowl stage, Reba McEntire proves that some voices just get better with time. She's not just country music royalty - she's the queen who never forgot where she came from.