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 singer, songwriter, producer, and actress known for her contributions to country music. To date, she has globally sold over 90 million records. As an actress, she notably starred in her television series “Reba,” which aired from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, Reba has produced 16 #1 albums, a record among female country artists.

Growing up in a rodeo family, Reba discovered her musical passion early on. Her career soared in 1975, after a notable performance of the National Anthem at a rodeo event garnered the attention of a music executive, leading to her signing with Mercury Records. Initially rooted in traditional country, her early music gradually transitioned to more pop-oriented styles, illustrating her artistic versatility and expanding her audience, culminating in widespread commercial success.

McEntire’s accolades are numerous, spanning multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. She has also made significant strides in television, film, and Broadway, proving her diverse talents beyond music.

Early Life

Born in 1955 in Kiowa, Oklahoma, Reba McEntire began her performing career as a teenager on the rodeo circuit. She initially enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma University, aiming to become an elementary school teacher while also singing at local venues. During her sophomore year, her performance of the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City led to her being discovered by country artist Red Steagall, who was thoroughly impressed with her vocal talents. Red brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, in 197, where she recorded a demo tape that ultimately secured her a contract with Mercury Records.

Reba returned to complete her degree, graduating in December 1976 just a month before returning to Nashville to record songs for her impending debut album. Although her first single didn’t perform well, peaking at #88 on the Billboard country chart, she persevered.

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

Success

Reba McEntire found her breakthrough success in the early 80s, successfully crossing over from country to pop with numerous number one singles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Notable hits from this period include “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, nearly every album she released achieved multi-platinum status, with her 1993 greatest hits compilation selling over 5 million copies. Reba remains active in music, continually releasing new works.

Having earned an astonishing 90 awards from various organizations and received nearly 200 nominations, McEntire was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording in 1998, located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. She was also inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in 2006.

Acting Career

Reba began her journey in acting in 1990. She went on to feature in multiple films, Broadway productions, and TV shows. Her inaugural acting role was in the film “Tremors” released in 1990, followed by her starring role in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”

Her self-titled television series premiered on the WB network in October 2001. The series successfully aired for six seasons, totaling 127 episodes, before concluding on The CW in February 2007. For her performance, Reba received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy.

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

Personal Life

Reba has experienced marriage twice. Her first union, to steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles, lasted from 1976 until 1987. In 1989, Reba tied the knot with her manager Narvel Blackstock, but they divorced in 2015. During her marriage to Narvel, she became the stepmother to his three children: Chassida, Shawna, and Brandon. Notably, Brandon Blackstock was previously in marriage with singer Kelly Clarkson. Additionally, Reba and Narvel welcomed their son, Shelby Blackstock, who is a race car driver. After their divorce in October 2015, Reba began a relationship with photographer Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo in 2017, but they parted ways in 2019. In 2020, she started dating film and television actor Rex Linn.

Real Estate

In 2003, Reba and Narvel invested $9 million in a 2-acre property situated in Beverly Hills. Following their divorce in 2015, they sold the estate—which boasts a 9,000 square-foot mansion—for $22.5 million. Additionally, they owned an 80-acre property named Starstruck Farm located in Gallatin, Tennessee, about 30 minutes northeast of Nashville. This estate features a 12,800 square-foot lakefront residence, a large pool, a pool house, equestrian facilities, and tennis courts. In September 2016, they listed the home for $7.9 million, but it remained on the market until it was sold for $5 million to a developer in July 2017.