One of the most beloved singers of all time, country or otherwise, this charismatic star has won a slew of awards and honors for her popular recordings. In the early ‘90s, she branched out into acting with remarkable success. A supporting role in the delightful B-movie
Tremors led to other work, mostly in TV projects. But 2001 proved to be her banner year as an actress. Not only did McEntire win raves and a Drama Desk Award as the legendary Annie Oakley in a Broadway revival of the musical
Annie Get Your Gun, she also launched her eponymous hit sitcom, which ran for six seasons and earned her a Golden Globe nomination and a People’s Choice Award. She lent her unmistakable voice to a number of animated films, including
Charlotte’s Web and
The Fox and the Hound 2. And she’s proven herself to be a smart businesswoman as well: In 1988, she cofounded the management company Starstruck Entertainment with her husband, Narvel Blackstock, and has also launched her own lines of clothing, footwear, luggage and home goods.
Reba McEntire Fast Facts:
- Worked on the WPRA rodeo circuit for 10 years in quarter-horse barrel racing.
- Almost didn't make it to her debut at the Grand Ole Opry on September 17, 1977. A guard at the gate didn't see her name on the list and refused to let her in. It took a call from her booking agent to resolve the problem.
- Was offered the role of Molly Brown in Titanic, but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 18, 1998.
- Served as a spokesperson for the Middle Tennessee United Way, the national 4-H clubs of America and Bob Hope's Hope for a Drug-Free America.
- Has hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards more than 10 times.
- Reba McEntire Relationships:
- Alice Lynn McEntire - Sister
- Charlie Battles - Ex-husband
- Clark Vincent McEntire - Father
- Del Stanley McEntire - Brother
- Jacqueline McEntire - Mother
- Susie McEntire - Sister
- Narvel Blackstock - Husband
- Shelby Blackstock - Son
- Reba McEntire Awards:
- 2004 CMT Music Awards: Johnny Cash Visionary Award - Winner
- 2009 CMT Music Awards: Collaborative Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2008 CMT Music Awards: Collaborative Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2010 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2010 CMT Music Awards: CMT Performance of the Year - Nominee
- 2006 CMT Music Awards: Most Inspiring Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2005 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2004 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Female Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2011 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
- 2011 CMT Music Awards: CMT Performance of the Year - Nominee
- 2004 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
- 1993 Grammy: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
- 1986 Grammy: Best Female Country Vocal Performance - Winner
- 1998 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
- 1997 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
- 1996 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
- 1995 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
- 1994 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Country Music Performer - Winner
- 1993 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Country Music Performer - Winner
- 1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Country Music Performer - Winner
- 1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
- 2002 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Series - Winner
- College:
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK (BA in Elementary Education and Music, 1976)