She Had Her Own TV Show: Reba McEntire starred in her own TV show titled "Reba," which featured her fictionalized self. Originally considered titles like "Sally," the show was named after her and became a success.
She Was Offered a Role in Titanic: Reba McEntire was offered the role of Molly Brown in the film Titanic by director James Cameron but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts with her tour dates.
She Starred in Tremors: McEntire appeared in one of the Tremors movie franchises as Heather Gummer, surviving attacks by monstrous creatures alongside actor Kevin Bacon, launching her acting career.
She Was in a Singing Group With Her Siblings: McEntire formed a singing group with her siblings called the "Singing McEntire's," performing locally in Oklahoma before disbanding in 1974 when she received a record deal.
She Was the Recipient of the 2010 National Artistic Achievement Award: Reba McEntire was honored with the National Artistic Achievement Award in 2010, recognizing her contributions to the performing arts alongside
She Attended College to Be a Teacher: Despite her musical success, McEntire holds a degree in elementary education and originally planned to become a teacher, minoring in Music and joining a campus singing group
She Was Discovered in a National Rodeo Finals: Reba McEntire's talent was discovered by country singer Red Steagall at the 1974 National Rodeo Finals, where she delivered an impressive performance of the National Anthem
Learned the Way of Ranching: Raised on a ranch in Chockie, Oklahoma, Reba McEntire learned the ins and outs of ranching from her grandfather, John Wesley, a champion steer roper. From castrating bulls to administering worm medicines