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, often called "The Queen of Country," is a highly successful American country singer, actress, and businesswoman. 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 acted in film and television, most notably starring in the series *Reba* for six seasons. She has also ventured into entrepreneurship, owning businesses like a restaurant and a clothing line, demonstrating a diverse and enduring career.

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1983: "Can't Even Get the Blues" Reaches Number One

In 1983, Reba McEntire's single "Can't Even Get the Blues" reached the number-one spot on the Billboard country chart. The album "Unlimited" was released that year as well.

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1984: Signing with MCA Records

In 1984, Reba McEntire signed with MCA Records and released her seventh studio album, "Just a Little Love". She also won the Female Vocalist of the Year accolade from the Country Music Association.

1984: Signing with MCA Records and Release of "My Kind of Country"

In 1984, Reba McEntire signed with MCA Records. In the same year, she released the album "My Kind of Country", which became her breakout release.

1985: Have I Got a Deal for You Album Release and World Series Performance

In 1985, Reba McEntire's album 'Have I Got a Deal for You' was released, following a traditional country format and produced by Jimmy Bowen, with McEntire co-producing. The album's title track, along with "Only in My Mind," reached the Billboard country top 10. On October 19, 1985, she performed the National Anthem at game one of the 1985 World Series.

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February 1986: Whoever's in New England Album Release

In February 1986, Reba McEntire released her ninth studio album, 'Whoever's in New England'. The album mixed traditional country with a modern sound. The title track peaked at number one on the Billboard country chart and won McEntire the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. The album became her first to top the Billboard Country Albums survey.

1987: Grammy Award Win

In 1987, Reba McEntire won her first Grammy Award.

1991: Loss of Band Members and Release of "For My Broken Heart"

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

1994: Grammy Award Win

In 1994, Reba McEntire won another Grammy Award.

2011: Induction into Country Music Hall of Fame

In 2011, the Country Music Association announced Reba McEntire's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame; the official ceremony was attended later that year.

2013: Tied for Most Consecutive ACM Female Vocalist Wins

In 2013, Miranda Lambert tied Reba McEntire for the most consecutive wins for the Academy of Country Music's Top Female Vocalist Award, with four wins in a row.

2016: Joined Elite Club of Consecutive ACM Female Vocalist Wins

In 2016, Carrie Underwood joined Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert in the elite club of winning the Academy of Country Music's Top Female Vocalist Award four years in a row.