Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire, also known simply as Reba, is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and television 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. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall who brought her...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCountry Singer
Date of Birth28 March 1955
CityMcalester, OK
CountryUnited States of America
We all love being outdoors. Grandma was in her garden or fishing; Mama loves to fish and I love to be outside. We all love the Lord.
It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from.
Everything I've done in my career is a result of growing up in rural Oklahoma, because if I hadn't had the training from Mama and Daddy to work hard, to do what I'm told, to take directions, to mind and to do a good job at anything I set out to do, then I wouldn't be where I am today.
I don't think quantity time is as special as quality time with your family.
Mama is funny. She has a great sense of humor and loves a good joke. Loves a practical joke, too.
I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.
My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world.
when life gives you lemons. Make yourself a screwdriver
Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through.
For me, singing sad songs often has a way of healing a situation. It gets the hurt out in the open into the light, out of the darkness.
When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.
Life's supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.
When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.
I have talked to Debbie Hammond quite a bit, Jim Hammond's wife, his widow. I've seen their kids. And last time we played Dallas, a lot of them came over. It's hard for them to come see the show. It's still hard.