Published by Cel Manero from Global One Media Inc.
“In a new Variety cover story interview, the Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, admitted, ‘When I first entered the music industry, I didn’t know anything about it.'”
“Reba McEntire’s background played a key role in shaping her music career. In a recent Variety cover story interview, the Queen of Country reflected on how she entered the music industry after being discovered while singing the national anthem at a 1974 rodeo. She discussed how she quickly realized the music business and the world of rodeo had more in common than many might think. ‘When I first started in music, I didn’t know anything about it,’ McEntire shared, noting that her late father, Clark, was a champion steer roper and was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame.”
“McEntire continued, ‘What I did know was that in rodeo and ranching, it’s a man’s world: You make your way in, and you work your tail off. You don’t complain, you just work harder.’ The ‘Fancy’ singer went on to say, ‘When I entered the music industry, that same work ethic stayed with me.’ Adopting the mindset of a rodeo competitor has clearly paid off for McEntire, whose career includes 24 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and three Grammy Awards.”
“In April 2023, McEntire became the third member of her family to perform at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, following in the footsteps of both her grandfather and father, who had previously roped at the arena during rodeos. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, ‘I went in thinking, ‘It’s just another arena,’ because it holds so much history for my family. Grandpap roped there during the rodeo in the ’30s, and daddy roped there in the ’40s. It felt like they were right there with us at Madison Square Garden that Saturday night,’ she told Today.”
“In her Variety interview, McEntire also expressed deep gratitude for the fans who have supported her music over the years. ‘I thank God for the fans because they are the ones who travel and spend their hard-earned money on tickets and albums,’ she shared. ‘They’re loyal,’ said the ‘Turn On the Radio’ artist. ‘And no matter what field you’re in—whether it’s race cars, movies, music, or writing books—without the fans, you might as well be singing in the shower. They’re the ones who put food on our tables.'”
