
Profession: Country Singer
Biography: Reba McEntire is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in local talent contests and performing at rodeos.
Her big break came in 1977 when she signed with Mercury Records and released her debut album, "Reba McEntire." She has since released over 30 studio albums and has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.
She has also won numerous awards, including 15 Grammy Awards, 32 American Country Music Association Awards, and 7 Academy of Country Music Awards.
In addition to her successful music career, Reba has also starred in her own television sitcom, "Reba," and has appeared in a number of films.
Born: March 28, 1955
Birthplace: McAlester, Oklahoma, USA
Age: 67 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Married Life
- 1976-06-21 Country singer Reba McEntire (21) weds national steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles (31); divorce in 1987
Historical Events
- 1985-05-08 20th Academy of Country Music Awards: Alabama, George Strait, and Reba McEntire win
- 1986-04-14 21st Academy of Country Music Awards: Alabama, George Strait, and Reba McEntire win
- 1986-10-13 20th Country Music Association Award: Reba McEntire wins
- 1987-04-06 22nd Academy of Country Music Awards: Hank Williams Jr, Randy Travis, and Reba McEntire win
- 1988-03-21 23rd Academy of Country Music Awards: Hank Williams Jr, Randy Travis, and Reba McEntire win
- 1991-03-16 Seven members of Reba McEntire's band are killed in a plane crash
- 1991-04-24 26th Academy of Country Music Awards: Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire win
- 1992-04-29 27th Academy of Country Music Awards: Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire win
- 1995-05-10 30th Academy of Country Music Awards: Alan Jackson and Reba McEntire win
- 1995-06-05 29th Music City News Country Awards: Alan Jackson & Reba McEntire win