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. Over her career, she has sold over 90 million records worldwide. Known for her acting, she most notably starred in her own show “Reba” from 2001 to 2007 and has released 16 #1 albums, more than any other female country artist.

Raised in a rodeo family, McEntire discovered her love for music early on. Her career began to flourish in 1975 when she caught the attention of a music executive after singing the National Anthem at a rodeo event, leading to her signing with Mercury Records. Initially steeped in traditional country music, her early style gradually embraced more pop elements, showcasing her artistic range and expanding her audience, which resulted in considerable commercial success.

Her list of accolades is extensive, earning her multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. In addition to her musical accomplishments, McEntire has left a substantial mark in television, film, and Broadway, highlighting her diverse talents.

Early Life

Born in 1955 in Kiowa, Oklahoma, Reba McEntire began performing on the rodeo circuit as a teenager. Initially, she enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma University aiming to become an elementary school teacher but also sang locally outside of class. During her sophomore year, her rendition of the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City led to her being discovered by the country artist Red Steagall, who admired her voice. Consequently, he brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, in 197, where she recorded a demo tape that resulted in her signing with Mercury Records.

Reba returned to school to complete her degree, graduating in December 1976. By the following month, she was back in Nashville recording tracks for her debut album. 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. 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

Reba McEntire reached major success in the early 1980s, transitioning from country to pop with several number-one singles throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including hits 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, her albums consistently achieved multi-platinum status, and her 1993 greatest hits compilation exceeded 5 million copies sold. McEntire remains active in the music industry, continuing to release new work.

She has notably received 90 awards from various organizations and has been nominated for nearly 200 more. In 1998, McEntire was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording, located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd, and in 2006, she was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame.

Acting Career

Beginning her acting journey in 1990, Reba ventured into various films, television series, and Broadway productions. Her acting career took off with a role in the film “Tremors,” followed by her performance in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”

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

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

Personal Life

Reba’s marital history includes two marriages. Her first husband was steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles, with whom she was married from 1976 to 1987. In 1989, she married her manager Narvel Blackstock, but they divorced in 2015. As a stepmother to Narvel’s children—Chassida, Shawna, and Brandon—Reba became involved with his family; notably, Brandon was formerly married to singer Kelly Clarkson. Together, Reba and Narvel have a son named Shelby Blackstock, who is a race car driver. Following their divorce in October 2015, Reba entered a relationship with photographer Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo in 2017, but they separated in 2019. By 2020, she began dating film and TV actor Rex Linn.

Real Estate

In 2003, Reba, along with Narvel, acquired a 2-acre estate in Beverly Hills for $9 million. Following their divorce in 2015, they sold this property, featuring a 9,000 square-foot mansion, for $22.5 million. Additionally, they owned an 80-acre farm, known as Starstruck Farm, located 30 minutes northeast of Nashville in Gallatin, Tennessee. This property is highlighted by a 12,800 square-foot lakefront home, a spacious pool, a pool house, equestrian amenities, and tennis courts. In September 2016, they put the home on the market for $7.9 million, but it remained unsold until July 2017, when it was purchased for $5 million by a developer.