Reba McEntire Quotes & Sayings

When onstage, I always try to take my audience through as many emotions as I possibly can. I want them to go from laughter to tears, be shocked and surprised and walk out the door with a renewed sense of themselves - and maybe a smile. — Reba McEntire

At this time when I turn 50, because so there's many of my friends and family who didn't get to see 50-years-old, and so, I'm celebrating for them too. — Reba McEntire

How was I to know that I'd be ok? I thought I'd lose it all when you walked away. How was I to know that I'd be this strong? I had what it takes all along. How was I to know? — Reba McEntire

For me, singing sad songs often has a way of healing a situation. It gets the hurt out in the open into the light, out of the darkness.
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When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me. — Reba McEntire

Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn! — Reba McEntire

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake. but its worth making — Reba McEntire

It's funny how many people will come to Vegas to see your show where they might not come out to see you unless you come to their hometown. — Reba McEntire

That's what is so great about being able to record a 13-song album. You can do a very eclectic group of songs. You do have some almost pop songs in there, but you do have your traditional country, story songs. You have your ballads, your happy songs, your sad songs, your love songs, and your feisty songs. — Reba McEntire

Waiting makes me restless. When I'm ready, I'm ready. — Reba McEntire

Fame is a mind - a way of thinking about things. It's all in your mind. — Reba McEntire

I just try not to judge. Don't judge me, and I won't judge you. — Reba McEntire

No matter what you achieve in life, you're always wondering, 'Is there something I should be doing? Is there something I'm missing? — Reba McEntire

I was singing a lot of waltzes. And I was with Jerry Kennedy, my producer, and he was playing me some songs, and he said, hey, I want to play you this song that I'm going to get Jackie Ward to record. — Reba McEntire

To me, there's two types of songs, good and bad. And I just like to stick with the good ones. — Reba McEntire

Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician. — Reba McEntire

Michael Phelps and Willie Nelson are teaming up to do an album ... They're covering The Doobie Brothers. — Reba McEntire

Habitat for Humanity is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I am proud to be a part of the partnership between Whirlpool and Habitat and appreciate everything these two organizations are doing for the wonderful Nashville community and other communities throughout the world. — Reba McEntire

Anything worth doing, is worth doing all the way. Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make. — Reba McEntire

All the money in the world can't buy you back good health. — Reba McEntire

And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land. — Reba McEntire

Sometimes I hate how much I love him But everyday I love him more — Reba McEntire

The upside to anger? Getting it out of your system. You got to express your anger. Then you have room for more positive things. If I hold something in a long time, and then I speak it, it's amazing how the light shines so much brighter. — Reba McEntire

Thou shalt not whine' should be the eleventh commandment. — Reba McEntire

I have the attention span of a 2-year-old. I like to jump from project-to-project. — Reba McEntire

Never have doubted it, even when the plane crash happened. I wasn't mad at God. I just knew that there was a reason that I didn't know about why it happened. — Reba McEntire

I totally love to act. I don't care if it's a musical, a comedy. I just like to work and interact with other people. — Reba McEntire

Being sexy is kind of funny to me. — Reba McEntire

Make sure you're always giving, way more than you're taking — Reba McEntire

I had lots of breaks. — Reba McEntire

So, I took lessons, and I love to shoot now. It's a lot of fun. — Reba McEntire

You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find. — Reba McEntire

I just love motherhood. — Reba McEntire

[Faith] guides me on everything I do, i ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day. — Reba McEntire

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. — Reba McEntire

The biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them. — Reba McEntire

And the two planes that were taking the band and crew that we had taken out to San Diego were flying out after the show. And so I was never supposed to be on that plane. — Reba McEntire

I don't think there's ever been a point in my career where I've said, 'I've made it.' What does that mean, 'I've made it?' Made it to what? If you say, 'I've made it.' then are you finished? I don't want to be finished. I don't want to quit. — Reba McEntire

I think it's a wonderful time for a woman. — Reba McEntire

I love to sing with different people. — Reba McEntire

But I like to listen to demos. I like to hear the finished product. It's like listening to a song - I mean, a story. If you're going to sit here and tell me a story, I just like to listen. I don't want to make them up. — Reba McEntire

It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from. — Reba McEntire

Whenever a natural disaster occurs, it is always the Red Cross that responds quickly and compassionately. I am honored to lend my voice to their cause, and thrilled to serve on the Celebrity Cabinet for 2010. — Reba McEntire

Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around. — Reba McEntire

I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights. — Reba McEntire

Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through. — Reba McEntire

I've never really done this. Now I know what scared is. — Reba McEntire

Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not. — Reba McEntire

I grew up in southeastern Oklahoma on a working cattle ranch, and it was always very romantic to me: The West, the cowboy, the Western way of life. — Reba McEntire

Without God, I don't see how folks cope. — Reba McEntire

I had lots of breaks. I guess the one that got my foot in the door was singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in '74. — Reba McEntire

When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic. — Reba McEntire

I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved. — Reba McEntire

I've got CDs in my car, listening all the time for that next song, because everybody's looking. — Reba McEntire

If I'm not the one thing you can't stand to lose,
If I'm not that arrow to the heart of you,
If you don't get drunk on my kiss,
If you think you can do better than this then I guess we're done.
Let's not drag this on,
Consider me gone ... — Reba McEntire

Watch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you. — Reba McEntire

I don't think quantity time is as special as quality time with your family. — Reba McEntire

There's a lot of power in putting it out in the universe. It's telling your subconscious mind, 'This is what's gonna happen.' — Reba McEntire

I think they want to keep it separate, but I've never been a crossover artist for some reason. — Reba McEntire

I was one of the very first people to ever do a video in country music. — Reba McEntire

I think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one. — Reba McEntire

For no. 1, it's great writing, super writing. The second thing is that it's great chemistry with all the actors. We just all got along from the very start. Very get-go, we all got along. We just - it was just like we were all meant to be there together. — Reba McEntire

Patsy Cline? Larger than life! She taught me emotion: raw, sincere, unashamed. — Reba McEntire

Mama is funny. She has a great sense of humor and loves a good joke. Loves a practical joke, too. — Reba McEntire

To me, being popular means I've got more friends. You've got to watch who your friends are, if you want to get close to them, but I've got a lot of acquaintances. And then, you've got to be real careful who your friends are, because you never know why they're your friend. — Reba McEntire

We all love being outdoors. Grandma was in her garden or fishing; Mama loves to fish and I love to be outside. We all love the Lord. — Reba McEntire

He was good in business, but there was business left to do. He never said he loved me, guess he thought I knew. — Reba McEntire

So, I think it has to do with the product and what you take to the public. If they like it, they're going to come see you, and if they don't, and if you're kind of getting out of the trendy line of things, then they won't come see you. — Reba McEntire

I treat myself pretty good. I take lots of vacations, I eat well, I take supplements, I do mercury detox, I get plenty of sleep, I drink plenty of water and I stay away from drama and stress. — Reba McEntire

I have learned a lot about myself and come to deal with a lot of things that, at first, bothered me. — Reba McEntire

I'm open to any kind of situation in a song as long as it touches my heart. — Reba McEntire

My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world. — Reba McEntire

Every song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest. — Reba McEntire

I always wanted to be an actress. I always wanted to be a movie star. — Reba McEntire

Again its time to pray for peace. — Reba McEntire

My family, you know, are all still, you know, very close. We're all still very close. Mom and Daddy are still alive. So, what more can you ask for? Your kids are healthy. — Reba McEntire

But I think a song that is really emotionally packed, with a great melody that just will soar, that's the keeper. — Reba McEntire

So, we come out to Los Angeles. And we met with every network. We met with show runners, directors, writers, everything. And what we had an idea for, they didn't like. And what they had an idea for, we didn't like. So, we went home. — Reba McEntire

Get as much out of life as you possibly can with all the passion that goes with it. Then give it back with all the love and respect it deserves. — Reba McEntire

You know, I get a lot of people pitching songs to me. — Reba McEntire

Growing up is not being so dead-set on making everybody happy. — Reba McEntire

I use all my skills that I can muster up, but the fun thing is that I find some untapped skills every once in a while. I get that from my daddy. — Reba McEntire

Everything I've done in my career is a result of growing up in rural Oklahoma, because if I hadn't had the training from Mama and Daddy to work hard, to do what I'm told, to take directions, to mind and to do a good job at anything I set out to do, then I wouldn't be where I am today. — Reba McEntire

Be different, stand out, and work your butt off. — Reba McEntire

Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance. — Reba McEntire

When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on. — Reba McEntire

When life gives you lemons. Make yourself a screwdriver — Reba McEntire

Being sexy is kind of funny to me. You know, I can get kind of spunky or I can get tough, you know, that kind of tough, sexy look. But sexy? No, I don't think so. — Reba McEntire

If dreams give you power, then I'm strong enough to walk through my heart till you love me. — Reba McEntire

Life's supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you. — Reba McEntire

A good song has to have a great melody, and the lyrics have to touch my heart. Now, if it's just a little toe-tapper, got to make me feel good somehow or another, or when I sing it I can't make you feel good. — Reba McEntire

I love to wear boots - and shoes, I don't like at all. — Reba McEntire

And so we were asleep there in San Diego. And our pilot called us. And his brother was on one of the other planes. And when he was leaving the airport, he saw in his rear view mirror that there was an explosion. — Reba McEntire

I might have been born just plain white trash / but Fancy was my name. — Reba McEntire

I always like story songs, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Mel Tillis, Red Stegall, when they'd do their story songs. I was totally enthralled. — Reba McEntire

You don't waste your entire life waiting to go back to dust. — Reba McEntire

I have talked to Debbie Hammond quite a bit, Jim Hammond's wife, his widow. I've seen their kids. And last time we played Dallas, a lot of them came over. It's hard for them to come see the show. It's still hard. — Reba McEntire

I think it's the way I talk. I think they thought I was too country. And I'm not ashamed of that by any means. — Reba McEntire

I've never turned my back on country music. — Reba McEntire

When I got into the music business in 1976, there weren't many women on the roster. As a woman, you don't complain; you work twice as hard, and you do your job. — Reba McEntire