Reba McEntire

Has a son, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock (born 1990). The first single "Let Me Go" is already gaining airplay on rock and alternative formats. Since 2001, she has starred on the hit WB television show, Reba. 3 Doors Down released their third studio album on February 8, 2005. Even without the major label support she had enjoyed in the 80s, McEntire continued to hit the charts through the 1990s, as well as appearing in television and film, most notably Tremors, a cult horror movie, Forever Love, and One Night at McCool's. The album went on to sell over 3 million copies. Reba's entire band died in 1991 in a plane crash. "Here Without You" became another multi-format smash while singles "The Road I'm On" and "Away From The Sun" were minor hits.

After divorcing Battles in 1987 (see 1987 in music), McEntire married Narvel Blackstock, a noted steel guitarist and the couple took control over all aspects of her career. It also became their second biggest hit to date on rock radio, spending 17 weeks on top of the chart (second only to the band's own "Loser"). She won the Female Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Music Association four times, and had dozens of Top Ten hits during the 80s. Featuring a video in tribute to American troops, the single's popularity enabled the hit to remain on the charts for almost a year, again garnering multiple format airplay from rock to pop to alternative radio. With more pop-oriented balladry, McEntire began to expand her audience during the early 1980s, signing to MCA Records in 1984 (see 1984 in music) and becoming one of the best-selling country artists of the time. In 2002, "Away from the Sun" was released with the hit single "When I'm Gone". "Three Sheets in the Wind"/"I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" became her first charting single in 1978 (see 1978 in music), and was followed by the bigger hit "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" (1980, 1980 in music). While the band experienced a lot of exposure and fame for the singles on their first album, the followup proved to be just as successful.

She soon married Charlie Battles and earned a teaching degree. The album went on to sell over 5 million copies, thanks to the longest running #1 single on rock radio in Billboard's chart history, "Loser" (21 weeks at #1), "Duck & Run" (a #1 rock smash) and another Top 40 crossover smash "Be Like That", which peaked at #25 on the Hot 100. With a contract to Mercury Records, McEntire began her professional career with a hard honky tonk sound, which didn't go over well at a time when country music was dominated by outlaw country artists like Willie Nelson and David Allan Coe. The single crossed over several formats, peaking at #1 on rock, alternative and pop radio. After singinig the "Star Spangled Banner" at the National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City in 1974, Red Steagall suggested that McEntire go to Nashville to pursue a solo career. They received international attention with the release of their song; "Kryptonite". She soon formed a band with her sisters, Alice and Susie, and her brother, Pake, and the quartet had a local hit with "The Ballad of John McEntire", a tribute to their grandfather. They signed to Universal Records in 2000 for their first record, The Better Life.

Born in McAlester, Oklahoma, McEntire grew up learning to ride in rodeos as well as play music. 3 Doors Down is an American alternative rock band, they were formed in 1997. Reba McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is one of the best-selling country music performers of the last half of the 20th century, best known for pop ballads that include eighteen American #1 hits. Away From the Sun #20 (Rock) / #5 (Hot AC). Here Without You #5 US / #16 (Rock). The Road I'm On #8 (Rock).

When I'm Gone #4 US / #1 (Rock) / #2 (Alternative). Be Like That #25 US / #10 (Rock). Duck & Run #1 (Rock). Loser #51 US / #1 (Rock) / #2 (Alternative).

Kryptonite #3 US / #1(Rock) / #1 (Alternative). Seventeen Days (February 8, 2005, LP). Another 700 Miles (November 11, 2003, EP). Away from the Sun (November 12, 2002, LP).

The Better Life (February 8, 2000, LP).