Reba McEntire
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Summary
Reba McEntire was born on March 28, 1955[1], in McAlester[2]. She has worked as a country singer[3], actor[4], voice actor[5], recording artist[6], and singer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,284 views/month, #2,165 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Shelby Blackstock[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: White Americans[12]
- Occupation: country musician[13]
- Educated at: Southeastern Oklahoma State University[14], Oklahoma State University[15]
- Notable work: Reba[16]
- Award received: Theatre World Award[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[19], Country Music Association Award for International Achievement[20], Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year[21], Blockbuster Entertainment Awards[22], Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance[23], Kennedy Center Honors[24]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[27]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[28]
- Genre: country music[29], gospel music[30], folk music[31]
- Record label: Mercury Records[32], MCA Nashville[33], Nash Icon Records[34], Big Machine Records[35]
- Discography: Reba McEntire discography[36], Reba McEntire compilation albums discography[37], Reba McEntire singles discography[38]
- Commons category: Reba McEntire[39]
- Voice type: contralto[40]
- Family name: McEntire[41]
- Given name: Reba[42], Nell[43]
- Pseudonym: Reba[44]
- Official website: http://www.reba.com/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Reba McEntire[46]
- Filmography: Reba McEntire videography[47]
- Instrument: voice[48]
- Eye color: blue[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1955-03-28[52]
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Genre(s): country[53]
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Community tags: country[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3ec17e85-9284-4f4c-8831-4e56c2354cdb[55]
Why It Matters
Reba McEntire has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] She is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
She has been cited as an influence by Faith Hill[58], a singer[59], b. 1967[60], of United States[61], awarded the American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[62].
FAQs
Where was Reba McEntire born?
Reba McEntire's place of birth was McAlester[2].
What did Reba McEntire do for work?
Reba McEntire worked as a country singer[3], actor[4], voice actor[5], recording artist[6], and singer[7].
Where did Reba McEntire go to school?
Reba McEntire was educated at Southeastern Oklahoma State University[14] and Oklahoma State University[15].
What awards did Reba McEntire receive?
Honors received include Theatre World Award[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[19], and Country Music Association Award for International Achievement[20].
Who did Reba McEntire influence?
Reba McEntire has been cited as an influence by Faith Hill[58].