Role Models
Jacqueline, Reba’s mom, had always wanted to be a country music star. However, she turned to teaching. Her father and grandfather were actually rodeo steer ropers. Then, her dad became a world champion for steer roping three times over.
Family That Sings
Because of her dad’s rodeo competitions, the family was on the road a lot, and they sang together. From an early age, Reba’s mom introduced her kids to country music. They were known as “the singing McEntires,” and Reba often sang at rodeo competitions and plays.