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If you’re a fan of country music and addictively good sitcoms, you probably have a special place in your heart for redhead wonder Reba McEntire. The 67-year-old singer is widely revered as the queen of country music, though she's had her fair share of silver screen debuts, too. She starred as Reba Hart in the early 2000s sitcom Reba, and, more recently, in the hit ABC drama Big Sky.
And to think, it all started in 1974 when she sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. There, she amazed attendees, one of whom was songwriter Red Steagall. After hearing her sing, Red suggested she pursue a career in country music and the rest was history.
Since then, Reba has won 16 Academy of Country Music Awards and been nominated for a total of 47. Additionally, she’s won 14 American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, two Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, and three Grammys (and that’s not even all). As such, we’re taking the time to give the "Fancy" singer our full attention and invite you to do the same. Ahead you’ll find 21 photos from Reba’s past, which, together, only make us even more excited for her future.
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1
A ‘70s Dream
In 1976, Reba looked every bit the doe-eyed bombshell during a portrait session in Nashville, Tennessee.
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2
Puffy Sleeves for Days
Reba was well-ahead of 2020’s puffy-sleeve trend, rocking the high-fashion look all the way back in 1982.
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3
Off-the-Shoulder Swoon
Believe it or not, redheaded beauty Reba flaunted an off-the-shoulder silhouette long before it became a staple in the modern closet.
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4
Canadian Tuxedo
Denim on denim might get flack, but Reba has been proving how stylish it can be since the 1990s.
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5
The Higher the Hair...
Reba strutted into the 30th Country Music Awards in 1995 with towering tendrils that were a classic at the time.
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6
Pretty Little Pixie
Reba ditched her long curls in favor of a whimsical pixie cut that quickly caught on in 2001.
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7
Patriotic as Can Be
The singer and actress is also one of the most patriotic stars out there. Just look at her 2002 get-up for the People’s Choice Awards.
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8
Flipped Ends
As much as we loved Reba’s first pixie, we can't help but swoon over this cute little flipped ‘do from her appearance at the WB network party in 2002.
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9
Baring It All
While Reba often rocks more conservative necklines and hems, she’s not one to shy away from a sultry halter moment, as is evident from her appearance at the 38th Annual Country Music Awards in 2003.
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10
Penguin Pals
Reba might be a world-class singer, but she’s also a friend to marine life. Here, she’s seen with a penguin she cuddled up with during her family’s 2004 vacation to SeaWorld San Diego.
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11
Piecey Cut
If one thing’s for sure, Reba is the queen of changing up her hair. Here, the singer is shown rocking a piecey cut after winning the Johnny Cash Visionary Award in 2004.
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12
Long Black Dress
Reba's ACMs look in 2004 consisted of a plunging black neckline that couldn’t go unnoticed.
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13
Hoop Queen
Nope, we’re not talking basketball. Reba's trendy gold hoops at her 2004 Today performance scored all the points in our books.
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14
Green with Envy
We don’t know about you, but we need Reba’s 2005 pale green top and studded black jeans stat.
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15
A Vision in Blue
Reba might have been celebrated on this night in 2006 for her vast country music prowess, but we’re here to set the record straight: Her stunning blue silk dress deserved to be honored, too.
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16
Hourglass Wonder
Ready to have your mind blown? Reba was 63 here. That is all.
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17
THE Dress
At the 2018 ACM Awards, Reba performed in the same wow-worthy red dress that turned heads back in 1993. But this time she added slippers.
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18
Rainbow Bright
While Reba’s collar looks like it was made for the outfit, it’s actually a symbol of her Kennedy Center Honor.
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19
Rocking Red Cowboy Boots
Whether you love country music or have a bachelorette coming up in Nashville, you’re probably going to want to steal Reba’s red cowboy boots ASAP.
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20
Fun in Fringe
Here, at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, Reba showed how much fun fringe can be.