Childhood and Education Journey of Reba McEntire in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Reba McEntire. From birth to education, explore key events.

Reba McEntire, known as "The Queen of Country," is a highly successful American country singer and actress. She has sold over 75 million records globally and charted over 100 singles on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, with 25 reaching number one. Beyond music, McEntire has had an active acting career, most notably starring in the TV series "Reba" for six seasons. She is also an entrepreneur with several business ventures, including a restaurant and a clothing line.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1926: Birth of Jacqueline McEntire

In 1926, Jacqueline McEntire, Reba's mother, was born.

1927: Birth of Clark McEntire

In 1927, Clark McEntire, Reba's father, was born.

1934: John Wesley McEntire's steer roping championship

In 1934, John Wesley McEntire, Reba's grandfather, was a world-champion steer roper.

March 28, 1955: Reba McEntire's birth

On March 28, 1955, Reba Nell McEntire, later known as a country singer and actress, was born.

1955: Birth in McAlester, Oklahoma

In 1955, Reba McEntire was born in McAlester, Oklahoma.

1957: Clark McEntire's steer roping championship

In 1957, Clark McEntire, Reba's father, won his first world-champion steer roper title.

1958: Clark McEntire's steer roping championship

In 1958, Clark McEntire, Reba's father, won his second world-champion steer roper title.

1961: Clark McEntire's steer roping championship

In 1961, Clark McEntire, Reba's father, won his third world-champion steer roper title.

1971: Release of The Ballad of John McEntire

In 1971, The Singing McEntires released "The Ballad of John McEntire", a single about their famous grandfather. It was pressed by a local label and issued regionally.

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1973: Graduation from Kiowa High School

In 1973, Reba McEntire graduated from Kiowa High School.

March 1975: Trip to Nashville to record a demonstration tape

In March 1975, Reba McEntire, accompanied by her mother, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to record a demonstration tape intended for record labels, initially hesitant about pursuing a professional career.

1980: Formation of her band

By 1980, Reba McEntire had formed her own band, including her siblings Susie and Pake McEntire. In 1980, "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" became her first top-10 hit.

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1989: Marriage to Narvel Blackstock

In 1989, Reba McEntire married her manager and former steel guitar player Narvel Blackstock at Lake Tahoe in a private ceremony.

February 1990: Birth of son Shelby

In February 1990, Reba McEntire gave birth to her son, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock.

March 16, 1991: Plane crash tragedy

On March 16, 1991, one of the planes carrying Reba McEntire's band crashed after takeoff from San Diego, killing everyone on board. This occurred as the band was beginning the 1991 leg of their tour.

1991: Loss of band members and release of For My Broken Heart

In 1991, Reba McEntire experienced the tragic loss of eight of her band members in a plane crash. This led to the release of her critically acclaimed and highest-selling album, "For My Broken Heart".

1991: Meeting Rex Linn on set of The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

In 1991, Reba McEntire met Rex Linn on the set of "The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw".

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1992: Opening of Reba's Ranch House

In 1992, Reba McEntire opened Reba's Ranch House in Denison, Texas, a residence for relatives of patients at Texoma Medical Center.

2013: Statement on stepson's marriage

In 2013, Reba McEntire stated she was "Thrilled to death, to have my buddy as my daughter-in-law" referring to Kelly Clarkson's impending marriage to her stepson, Brandon Blackstock.

2014: Death of Clark McEntire

In 2014, Clark McEntire, Reba's father, passed away.

August 3, 2015: Separation from Narvel Blackstock

On August 3, 2015, Reba McEntire's website announced that she and Narvel Blackstock had been separated for a few months after 26 years of marriage.

October 28, 2015: Divorce Finalized

On October 28, 2015, Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock's divorce was finalized.

December 2015: Divorce Announcement

In December 2015, Reba McEntire announced that her divorce with Narvel Blackstock had been finalized on October 28, 2015.

2017: Relationship with Anthony "Skeeter" Lasuzzo

In 2017, Reba McEntire began a relationship with photographer Anthony "Skeeter" Lasuzzo, whom she met through Kix Brooks.

2018: Horatio Alger Award

In 2018, Reba McEntire was honored with the Horatio Alger Award for Education and Charity Work.

April 2019: McEntire expresses love for Lasuzzo

In April 2019, Reba McEntire stated "We're totally in love — absolutely," about her relationship with Anthony "Skeeter" Lasuzzo.

2020: Death of Jacqueline McEntire

In 2020, Jacqueline McEntire, Reba's mother, passed away.

2020: Relationship with Rex Linn

In 2020, Reba McEntire began dating film and TV actor Rex Linn, whom she had originally met on the set of The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991).