Reba at 70: Engaged, Inspired, and Unstoppable on Happy's Place, The Voice, and More

Reba McEntire BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. This has been a blockbuster few days for Reba McEntire, who at 70 is not just riding a career resurgence but redefining what “happily ever after” looks like. The headline news—and the talk of both Nashville and Hollywood—remains her engagement to actor Rex Linn. The proposal wasn’t your typical red carpet affair. As Reba described in USA Today, Rex planned to pop the question during an African safari back in June, but the stars—and lions—never aligned. He waited and eventually proposed on Christmas Eve while they strolled by a creek on their Tennessee ranch. Reba admits she paused for about 21 seconds before saying yes three times, making for a storybook moment that is inspiring fans everywhere. Rex joked he would have disappeared into the creek if she’d declined, but now they’re relishing their engagement, especially since Reba herself only has 13 free days in 2026, so no wedding date is set just yet. Reba’s personal joy is fueling her professional fire as well. The second season of NBC’s Happy’s Place just premiered November 7, with media buzz centered on her irresistible chemistry with fiancé Rex Linn, who plays her love interest on the show. The sitcom itself is drawing attention for its family dynamics, off-screen camaraderie, and a major “Reba” reunion with co-star Melissa Peterman. Parade magazine is calling the show’s return a must-watch, and NBC has highlighted emotional depth and vulnerability this season as Bobbie (Reba’s character) discovers a secret about her new half-sister and business partner, played by Belissa Escobedo. Offscreen, the cast is gushing about Reba’s warmth and leadership, with Escobedo telling TNND Entertainment that Reba feels “so down to earth” despite her superstar status. A viral social media clip, trending on iHeart, shows Reba’s character nervously asking Linn’s character out on a date—only to get rejected, at least at first. Fans can’t get enough of this life-imitating-art moment, especially since their real love story is so public. On the music side, Reba just announced an expanded 30th Anniversary Edition of her platinum-selling album Starting Over, dropping January 23 with three new tracks, including a cover of “Heat Wave” that’s already streaming and making waves with longtime fans. The album’s vinyl debut is set to stoke nostalgic and collector interest. And if all that isn’t enough, Reba is also back in her iconic red chair as a coach for Season 28 of The Voice, where she’s reportedly thriving alongside Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, and Niall Horan. In recent interviews with People and NBC, she revealed the cast’s new pre-show prayer ritual, credits Snoop for keeping the group grounded, and says she’s feeling younger and more fulfilled than ever. Reba’s secret according to her? Watch what you eat, drink water, get your rest, and clearly, never stop working or loving big. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.