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 an American country singer and actress with over 75 million records sold. Beginning in the 1970s, she has charted over 100 singles on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, with 25 reaching number one. Beyond music, she starred in the sitcom "Reba" for six seasons. McEntire is also an entrepreneur, owning businesses such as a restaurant and a clothing line.
1926: Birth of Mother, Jacqueline McEntire
In 1926, Jacqueline McEntire, Reba McEntire's mother, was born.
1927: Birth of Father, Clark McEntire
In 1927, Clark McEntire, Reba McEntire's father, was born.
1934: Grandfather's Steer Roping Championship
In 1934, John Wesley McEntire, Reba McEntire's grandfather, was a world-champion steer roper.
March 28, 1955: Reba McEntire's Birth
On March 28, 1955, Reba Nell McEntire was born. She is an American country singer and actress, known as "the Queen of Country".
1955: Birth in McAlester, Oklahoma
In 1955, Reba McEntire was born in McAlester, Oklahoma.
1957: Father's Steer Roping Championship
In 1957, Clark McEntire, Reba McEntire's father, won a world-champion steer roper title.
1958: Father's Steer Roping Championship
In 1958, Clark McEntire, Reba McEntire's father, won a world-champion steer roper title.
1961: Father's Steer Roping Championship
In 1961, Clark McEntire, Reba McEntire's father, won a world-champion steer roper title.
1973: Graduation from Kiowa High School
In 1973, Reba McEntire graduated from Kiowa High School.
1976: Marriage to Charlie Battles
In 1976, Reba McEntire married steer wrestling champion and rancher Charlie Battles.
1987: Divorce from Charlie Battles
In 1987, Reba McEntire divorced Charlie Battles and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to further pursue her career.
1989: Marriage to Narvel Blackstock
In 1989, Reba McEntire married her manager and former steel guitar player Narvel Blackstock.
February 1990: Birth of Son Shelby Blackstock
In February 1990, Reba McEntire gave birth to a son, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock.
March 16, 1991: Plane Crash Tragedy
On March 16, 1991, one of the planes carrying members of Reba McEntire's band crashed after takeoff, killing everyone on board. The plane's wing hit the side of Otay Mountain in San Diego.
1991: Loss of Band Members and Release of For My Broken Heart
In 1991, Reba McEntire lost eight of her band members in a plane crash. This experience led to the critically acclaimed album 'For My Broken Heart', which is her highest-selling album to date.
1992: Opening of Reba's Ranch House
In 1992, Reba McEntire opened Reba's Ranch House in Denison, Texas, an extended-stay residence for relatives of patients.
August 3, 2015: Separation from Narvel Blackstock
On August 3, 2015, Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock announced that they had been separated for a few months after 26 years of marriage.
October 28, 2015: Divorce from Narvel Blackstock Finalized
On October 28, 2015, Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock's divorce was finalized.
December 2015: Divorce Finalization Announcement
In December 2015, Reba McEntire announced that her divorce from Narvel Blackstock had been finalized on October 28, 2015.
