Reba McEntire's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Reba McEntire. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Reba McEntire, an American country singer and actress known as "The Queen of Country," has sold over 75 million records globally. Charting over 100 singles on Billboard's Hot Country Songs since the 1970s, with 25 reaching number one, she has achieved significant musical success. Beyond music, McEntire starred in the television series "Reba" for six seasons and has ventured into business, owning a restaurant and clothing line, showcasing her diverse talents and entrepreneurial spirit.

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

1984: Release of Just a Little Love and Finding Independence

In 1984, Reba McEntire released her seventh studio album, Just a Little Love, and began to take control of her career and music by finding her own songs to record. My Kind of Country was released in 1984 as well and became a breakthrough album.

1984: Signing with MCA Records and Breakthrough Album

In 1984, Reba McEntire signed with MCA Records after being dissatisfied with her career trajectory at PolyGram/Mercury. Her second MCA album, My Kind of Country, released in 1984, became her breakout release.

January 17, 1986: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

On January 17, 1986, Reba McEntire was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

February 1986: Release of 'Whoever's in New England' album

In February 1986, Reba McEntire released her ninth studio album 'Whoever's in New England'. It mixed traditional country with a modern sound. The title track reached number one on the Billboard country chart and won a Grammy Award.

1987: Grammy Award Win

In 1987, Reba McEntire won a Grammy Award.

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 in San Diego, California. This experience led to the creation of her critically acclaimed and highest-selling album to date, For My Broken Heart.

1994: Grammy Award Win

In 1994, Reba McEntire won a Grammy Award.

2011: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

In 2011, Reba McEntire was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame; she was inducted by Dolly Parton.

2013: Miranda Lambert ties Reba's record

In 2013, Miranda Lambert tied Reba McEntire's record for winning the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year Award four times consecutively.

2016: Carrie Underwood joins elite club

In 2016, Carrie Underwood joined the elite club of female artists who have won the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year Award four times consecutively, a record previously held and tied by Reba McEntire.