**Reba**: “One woman wrote to me, furious about my divorce, saying she idolized me and stayed with her husband because I did. I told her not to look up to me, as I make mistakes like everyone else. I advised her to seek perfection in God and to make her own decisions about her life, rather than following mine.”
Reba McEntire, the Queen of Country, has a personal life that’s always in the spotlight. Her recent split from Narvel Blackstock, her husband of over 20 years and her manager, was particularly newsworthy. They formed Starstruck Entertainment together but eventually separated, announcing an official split. Their relationship, a blend of work and marriage, didn’t work out, and despite her reluctance, Reba realized they’d be happier apart.
Reba’s first marriage was to Charlie Battles, a rodeo star, before she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing career in 1987. She married Narvel in 1989, and they had a son, Shelby. Their marriage, deeply intertwined with their professional lives, eventually left no room for romance. Reba admits she didn’t initiate the separation but accepted it for their mutual happiness. She relied on her faith to move on and focused on her career, which continues to thrive.
Reba remains close to her stepchildren and son Shelby, expressing pride in Shelby’s accomplishments. After her split from Narvel, she found love again with Rex Lin. They reconnected years after meeting on a film set and have been together since 2020. Their relationship is supportive and joyful, with Reba feeling positive about the future. When asked about marriage, she says it’s up to Rex, but she remains a hopeless romantic, cherishing their time together.