Reba McEntire Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Reba McEntire’s net worth?

With a net worth of $95 million, Reba McEntire stands out as an American country music singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. To this day, she has sold over 90 million records worldwide. Notable for her role in her own show “Reba,” which aired from 2001 to 2007, McEntire has also acted in several films. She holds the record for the most #1 albums released by a female country artist, totaling 16.

Growing up in a family involved in rodeos, McEntire found her love for music early on. Her career began in 1975 after she captivated a music executive with her performance of the National Anthem at a rodeo event, leading to a contract with Mercury Records. Initially focused on traditional country music, her sound later expanded to incorporate pop elements, showcasing her artistic range. This evolution appealed to a broader audience and contributed to her remarkable commercial success.

McEntire’s list of accomplishments is extensive, comprising multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. Furthermore, she has made notable contributions to television, film, and Broadway, exhibiting her diverse talents beyond music.

Early Life

Born in 1955 in Kiowa, Oklahoma, Reba McEntire began performing on the rodeo circuit as a teenager. She started her education at Southeastern Oklahoma University, aiming to become an elementary school teacher, while simultaneously singing at local venues. During her sophomore year, she sang the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City, leading to her discovery by country artist Red Steagall, who was thoroughly impressed by her voice. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee in 197, where she recorded a demo tape that ultimately got her signed by Mercury Records.

Reba completed her degree and graduated in December 1976. Just a month later, she returned to Nashville to record songs for her anticipated debut album. Unfortunately, her first single did not perform well, reaching only #88 on the Billboard country chart.

In August 1977, she released her self-titled debut solo album, which did not achieve commercial success. Her follow-up album, “Out of a Dream” in 1979, did feature a cover of Patsy Cline’s “Sweet Dreams,” which became a top 20 hit.

Success

In the early 80s, Reba McEntire experienced significant success, transitioning from country to pop with several number one singles throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including: “How Blue,” “Somebody Should Leave,” “New Fool at an Old Game,” “I Know How He Feels,” “The Heart Won’t Lie,” “Does He Love You,” “Till You Love Me,” and “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.” By the mid-1980s, most of her albums were achieving multi-platinum status. Her 1993 greatest hits compilation surpassed 5 million copies sold, and she remains active in music today.

McEntire has garnered an impressive 90 awards from various organizations and has received nearly 200 nominations. In 1998, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording, located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. Additionally, she was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in 2006.

Acting Career

Reba ventured into acting in 1990, marking the beginning of her appearances in various films, Broadway productions, and TV series. Her acting career commenced with the film “Tremors” and subsequently, she starred in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”

In October 2001, Reba’s self-titled television series premiered on the WB network. The show ran for six seasons, comprising 127 episodes, concluding its broadcast on The CW in February 2007. For her performance, Reba earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy.

Since then, she has provided her voice for multiple projects and made guest appearances on various shows and films. In 2023, Reba portrayed Judge Kim Wheeler in “Reba McEntire’s The Hammer,” and she is set to join “The Voice” as a coach.

Personal Life

Reba has experienced two marriages. Her first husband was steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles, with whom she was married from 1976 until 1987. She wed her manager Narvel Blackstock in 1989, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2015. Through her marriage to Narvel, Reba became a stepmother to his three children: Chassida, Shawna, and Brandon, who was previously married to singer Kelly Clarkson. Reba and Narvel also welcomed a son, Shelby Blackstock, who is a race car driver. Following their divorce in October 2015, Reba began dating photographer Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo in 2017, but the couple parted ways in 2019. In 2020, she entered a relationship with actor Rex Linn.

Real Estate

In 2003, Reba and Narvel acquired a 2-acre property in Beverly Hills for $9 million. Following their divorce in 2015, they sold the estate, which includes a mansion of 9,000 square feet, for $22.5 million. Additionally, the couple owned an 80-acre farm known as Starstruck Farm located in Gallatin, Tennessee, about 30 minutes northeast of Nashville. This property features a lakefront house measuring 12,800 square feet, along with a large pool, pool house, equestrian facilities, and tennis courts. In September 2016, the home was listed for sale at $7.9 million, but it remained on the market until July 2017 when it sold for $5 million to a developer.