Reba McEntire was married to her husband Narvel Blackstock for 26 years when the two announced that they were getting divorced. This news completely rocked fans and the the country music world as a whole. McEntire’s entire world was turned upside down, the fact that Blackstock wanted to get divorced came as a surprise to her as well. The reason why he wanted out was the most difficult part. This is how Reba dealt with the shock of her life and how she coped afterwards.
The Early Days
Let’s go back to the beginning: Reba and Narvel first met in 1980 when he became her steel guitar player. He eventually became her friend and even her manager before their relationship went to the next level. In 1989, the two got married in Lake Tahoe. Reba became stepmother to his three children from his previous marriage, and the two went on to build an empire together, founding Starstruck management company. They have a son together name Shelby.
The Early Days
Humble Roots
Reba herself was born in McAlester, Oklahoma in 1955. She grew up with her parents and siblings on a ranch, helping out with the cooking, cleaning, and caring for the cattle. She even learned to drive when she was just 5 years old to help around the ranch. This helped her learn about working hard and built up her work ethic from a young age, which would come in handy later in her career.
Humble Roots