Reba McEntire Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Reba McEntire’s net worth?

With a net worth of $95 million, Reba McEntire is a versatile American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress within the country music genre. Known for her remarkable career, she has sold over 90 million records worldwide. Additionally, she gained fame for her leading role in her own television show “Reba,” which aired from 2001 to 2007. Impressively, she has released 16 number one albums, a record for any female country artist.

Growing up in a rodeo family, McEntire developed a passion for music early on. Her career launched in 1975 when a music executive took notice of her singing the National Anthem at a rodeo event, leading to a record deal with Mercury Records. Initially focusing on traditional country, her music style gradually incorporated more pop influences, reflecting her versatility as an artist. This transformation enhanced her commercial appeal, resulting in significant success.

Her numerous accolades consist of multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. Beyond music, McEntire has made significant contributions to television, film, and Broadway, underscoring her diverse talents.

Early Life

Born in 1955 in Kiowa, Oklahoma, Reba McEntire began her performance journey during her teenage years on the rodeo circuit. Initially, she attended Southeastern Oklahoma University aspiring to be an elementary school teacher, while also singing at local venues. During her sophomore year, she had a breakout moment singing the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City, which led to her being discovered by country artist Red Steagall, who recognized her vocal talent. Red brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she recorded a demo tape in 1977, subsequently leading to her signing with Mercury Records.

Afterward, Reba returned to finish her education, graduating in December 1976. Shortly after, she was back in Nashville recording tracks for her debut album. However, her first single only managed to reach #88 on the Billboard country chart, which was underwhelming.

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

Success

In the early 1980s, Reba McEntire gained significant success, successfully transitioning from country to pop music with a string of number one hits during the 1980s and 1990s, featuring songs like “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 all her albums achieved multi-platinum status, with her 1993 greatest hits compilation selling over 5 million copies. Even today, McEntire remains active and continues to release new music.

Over her illustrious career, McEntire has amassed an unprecedented 90 awards from various organizations and has been nominated for nearly 200. In 1998, she earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. Furthermore, she received induction into the Music City Walk of Fame in 2006.

Acting Career

Reba began her journey in acting in 1990, successfully transitioning into the entertainment industry. She featured in a variety of films, television series, and Broadway productions. Her acting career kicked off with a performance in the 1990 film “Tremors,” followed by her role in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”

The self-titled television series starring Reba premiered on the WB network in October 2001 and ran for 127 episodes across six seasons, concluding on The CW in February 2007. For her performance, she earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy.

Reba has since contributed her voice to multiple projects and made guest appearances on various talent shows and films. In 2023, she took on the character of Judge Kim Wheeler in “Reba McEntire’s The Hammer,” and she is also poised to join “The Voice” as a coach.

Personal Life

Twice married, Reba’s first union was with steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987. She then wed her manager Narvel Blackstock in 1989. Their marriage ended in 2015. Through her marriage to Narvel, Reba embraced the role of stepmother to his three children: Chassida, Shawna, and Brandon, who was previously married to singer Kelly Clarkson. The couple also shares a son, Shelby Blackstock, who is a race car driver. After her divorce from Blackstock in October 2015, Reba began dating photographer Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo in 2017, but they separated in 2019. She then started a relationship with actor Rex Linn in 2020.

Real Estate

In 2003, Reba and her husband Narvel acquired a 2-acre property in Beverly Hills for $9 million. Following their divorce in 2015, they sold this property—which includes a 9,000 square-foot mansion—for $22.5 million. Additionally, they owned an 80-acre farm 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, the home was listed for $7.9 million but remained on the market until it eventually sold for $5 million to a developer in July 2017.