Reba McEntire started singing in high school, in the group The Singing McEntires along with her brother, Pake, and her sister, Susie.
���� After high school, Reba went on to college in Oklahoma, where she majored in Elementary Education and minored in Music. It was during her years in college that she was discoved by Red Steagall while singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo.
Reba and Narvel Blackstock were married on June 3, 1989.� Reba and Narvel have one son, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock, born February 23, 1990.
� � Narvel has three other children: Brandon, Chassidy, and Shawna.� Narvel also has one granddaughter, Chelsea.
�� � The Blackstocks live just outside of Gallatin, Tennessee, which is just minutes from Nashville.
Birth date: March 28,1955
Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chockie,Oklahoma
Residence: A Yellow Victorian house on an 80-acre horse farm in Gallatin,Tenn.
Spouse: Narvel Blackstock,a former pedel steel guitar player in her band, now serves as her manager. Married: June 3,1989
Child:Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock,born Feb 23 1990
Parents: Father Clark McEntire a rancher and steer-roping champion; Mother Jacqueline, a schoolteacher
Siblngs: Alice Foran,12/3/51, Pake McEntire,6/23/53, Susie Luchsinger,11/8/57
Hair: Red
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5'6"
Shoe size: 71/2
Shirt size: 4-6
Dress size: 4-6
Education: Kiowa High School,Southeastern State University-Durant,OK
Majored in: Elementry Education
Minor: Music
Food:Italian,wild rice and grilled vegetables
Drink: Water,Iced tea
Color: Teal
Songs: "You've lost that loving feeling" by The Righteous Brothers,"Jolene" by Dolly Parton,"Mama tried" by Merle Haggard and "Respect" by Aretha Franklin
Favorite TV shows: All My Children,One Life To Live, General Hospital, and Coach
Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music
Favorite actor: Kevin Costner
favorite actresses: Barbra Stanwyck,Sally Fields
Favorite romantic song: "The Weekend" by Steve Wariner Because she and Narvel fell in love to it.
Book: If Tomorrow Comes, by Sidney Sheldon & Embraced by the Light
Sport: Horse Racing
Hobbies: Golf,skeet & trap shooting
Collects: Family pictures
Vacation spot: Aspen,Hawaii,home
Pet peeve: Egotistical,uppity,inconsiderate people
Dream duet partners:Bette Midler and Patsy Cline
Favorite mens cologne: Kouros
Favorite perfume: Montana and Dolce Vita
Favorite Flowers: Gladiolus.Indian paintbrushes, miniature roses
Favorite cartoon character: Astro From the Jetsons
Instruments played: Guitar,Piano,Fiddle & Drums
Big Break: Discovered singing the national anthem at the National Rodeo Finals in 1974
Signed with frist label: Polygram/Mercury
Current Label: MCA
Fan Club: Reba McEntire Fan Club c/o Melanie Herring Box T-Reba Nashville,TN 37244 1-900-454-7322 (615) 259-4009
REBA FUN FACTS!
Favorite Game To Play With Narvel & Shelby: Chicken Track Dominoes
Favorite Song: Suddenly There's A Valley recorded on Polygram Mercury
Disliked Food: Liver
Drives: Chevrolet Suburban
Favorite Gum: Dentyne
Chocolate Bar: PayDay
Monopoly Piece: The Car
Favorite George Strait Song: The Chair
Favorite Brady Bunch Character: Alice
1979 Out Of A Dream
1980 Feel The Fire
1980 The Best Of Reba McEntire
1981 Heart To Heart
1982 Unlimited
1983 Behind The Scenes
1984 Just A Little Love
1984 My Kind Of Country
1985 Have I Got A Deal For You
1986 Whoever's In New England
1986 What Am I Gonna Do About You
1987 Reba McEntire's Greatest Hits
1987 The Last One To Know
1987 Merry Christmas To You
1988 Reba
1989 Sweet Sixteen
1989 Reba Live
1990 Rumor Has It
1991 For My Broken Heart
1992 It's Your call
1993 Greatest Hits II
1994 Read My Mind
1995 Starting Over
1996 What If it's You
1998 If You See Him
1999 Secret Of Giving- A Christmas Collection
1999 So Good Together
BOOKS
1994 REBA My Story
1999 Comforts From A Country Quilt
Known for her theatrical performances and numerous costume changes, Reba's concerts continue to draw sell out crowds year after year. Reba goes on tour, year after year, always with the same promise that this year's tour is even better than the year before.
�Reba has toured in both Europe and Aulstrailia.� In 1997 and 1998,� she did two, double-headliner tours with Brooks & Dunn.
For the latest tour info and dates, check our Reba.com
In November, 1996, Reba's official web sight was introduced. The web sight includes Reba info, tour dates, contests, sound clips, and even an on-line Fan Club.
The sight was an instant success. And in the time surrounding the introduction of the reba.com page, a new stream of Reba Fan pages began forming all over the World Wide Web.
� In March, 1997, Reba took yet another step onto the information superhighway, with her live cybercast. This cybercast allowed Reba Fans to chat with Reba, and ask her questions. The cybercast was also broadcast on CMT.
� Reba took another step onto the Information Superhighway with the release of her first enhanced CD, If You See Him.� The album also included a screen saver, and a customized Reba web browser. � � � �
