Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music singer, actress, and businesswoman born in 1955 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Widely referred to as "The Queen of Country," she has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Her career began in the 1970s, and she has achieved over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She also starred in the self-titled television sitcom *Reba*, which aired for six seasons. While primarily known as a country music artist, McEntire has released gospel-themed projects. Her catalog includes the double album *Sing It Now: Songs of Faith and Hope* (2017) and *My Chains Are Gone: Hymns & Gospel Favorites* (2022). Songs from these projects include "Back to God" and "I’ve Got The Lord On My Side." She has also recorded songs such as "God and My Girlfriends," as well as country hits like "Fancy" and "The Greatest Man I Never Knew." McEntire has publicly discussed her personal faith and its influence on her life and career. Her gospel releases offer a glimpse into this aspect of her life, though her primary professional identity remains within the country music genre.