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Reba McEntire has had a very good week! The singer had not one, but two reasons to celebrate and delighted her fans with both personal and professional news. On Wednesday, the country music star was named as a Mega Mentor on the singing show The Voice when it returns for season 23. Reba will advise Blake Shelton and his fellow coaches, Kelly Clarkson (who is her former daughter-in-law), Chance the Rapper, Niall Horan and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds.WATCH: Reba McEntire reveals how she met boyfriend Rex LinnShe starred on the show back in 2011 and was even asked to be a permanent judge, but turned down the opportunity as she didn't want to be tied down to a longtime project. Away from the spotlight, Reba also had reason to celebrate at home as her son, Shelby Blackstock, had a birthday. SEE: Reba McEntire's former $5m Nashville home is now a five-star resort – see insideREAD: Reba McEntire admits she was in a 'tailspin' after heartbreaking death of her momThe professional race car driver turned 33 on February 23, and his famous mom took to Instagram to wish him a happy birthday. A post shared by Reba (@reba)Reba paid tribute to her son Shelby and called him her 'best accomplishment'Alongside several images of Shelby as a child and today, she wrote: "Happy birthday Shelby! Best accomplishment I’ve ever done in my life! Love you so much."Fans loved the look into her private life and commented: "HBD Shel’billy! You’re a keeper…& mom’s right: You’re a pretty cool dude," and, "Happy Birthday Shelby. Great kid.

Blake Shelton's final season on — so it's only fitting that the Mega Mentor is a country music legend!NBC announced on Wednesday that Reba McEntire will serve as the Mega Mentor for the upcoming season 23, advising Shelton and his fellow coaches — Kelly Clarkson and newcomers Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan — and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds.It's a full-circle moment for McEntire, who served as Shelton's Battle Round Advisor during the singing competition's very first season back in 2011.Of course, Shelton isn't the only coach McEntire has a connection with — she's also very close with Clarkson, her former daughter-in-law and frequent duet partner.Season 23 will also see some changes to the  competition, with the addition of a «Playoff Pass» in the Battle Rounds, which allows both artists to advance — and the winner to skip the Knockout Round and head straight to the Playoffs. Each coach will still have a steal in both the Battle and Knockout Rounds, and the return of the Playoff Round will see the top 20 artists going head-to-head to determine who will make it to the live shows.Season 23 premieres on March 6, with the Battle Rounds commencing on March 27, the Playoffs on May 1 and the live shows on May 15.McEntire previously revealed that she'd turned down an offer to become a coach on, explaining that she didn't want to be tied down to a long-term project when she has so much on her plate already.

Reba McEntire was one of the many stars who took to Instagram to pay tribute to Loretta Lynn after she died at the age of 90 - but she also took the opportunity to remember her late mother too. The star shared a photo alongside Loretta, in which they were beaming for the camera and looking dressed up to the nines. MORE: Reba McEntire clears up confusion surrounding COVID-19 battle as she reveals what really happenedReba wrote an emotional and lengthy caption which pulled at the heartstrings of her followers. WATCH: Reba McEntire reveals how she met her boyfriend It read: "Mama and Loretta Lynn were four years apart, Mama being the oldest. They always reminded me a lot of each other.

Reba McEntire boards the latest season of ABC's crime thriller, , and she isn't someone to be messed with as an eerie new mystery unravels. McEntire plays Sunny Barnes, a charismatic outfitter who is caught in the middle of disaster when a local backcountry trip goes awry.

Reba McEntire is getting fans in a real nostalgic – and emotional – mood with her latest tribute.MORE: Reba McEntire clears up confusion surrounding COVID-19 battle as she reveals what really happenedThe singer left her followers in total awe, and in disbelief of how quickly time passes, as she took to Instagram to acknowledge a very special anniversary.She revealed that it had officially been a whopping 45 years since she released her eponymous album that launched her lengthy and storied career back in 1977.WATCH: Reba reveals how she met her boyfriendMORE: Reba McEntire set to make epic acting return in dramatic crime showThe singer had an emotional look back at her music journey, and in the heartfelt tribute, added a clip from one of her very first performances, at none other than the Grand Ole Opry, a lifelong dream and major milestone for any country music singer.Reba looks unrecognizable in the throwback she shared, appearing almost cherub-like with her baby face and signature red curls as she posed for her very first album cover. She was twenty-two years old at the time.The album picture has quite the vintage and 1970s look to it, with a brown and rust hued, sepia-like filter and heavy grain.

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Reba McEntire adores her family and is a doting grandmother to Kelly Clarkson's children who she shares with the country music singer's stepson, Brandon Blackstock. But Reba's role has shifted this year after the famous couple's bitter divorce was finalized following a lengthy battle. MORE: Dolly Parton is almost unrecognisable in adorable childhood photoKelly was the first to admit how tough the break up has been when she said: "Everybody knows the huge divorce I went through and it's been like two years and not easy with kids."Detailing how much her life has changed and how different her approach to music and her career is now, she said: "Especially that makes it just a whole different dynamic." Kelly and Brandon share two children together But it's not just her life which has shifted as Kelly and Brandon's divorce will have impacted Reba's too. The singer and actress previously opened up about the heartbreaking situation when she said: "You know, I love them both. Brandon’s my stepson, Kelly’s my good friend… I am pulling for both of them.

Reba McEntire is returning to the small screen after making a bold announcement about the future of her career. The singer and actress has just been named as a series regular in the third season of Big Sky. MORE: Reba McEntire shares she is having a 'lot of fun' wth boyfriend Rex LinnReba will play Sunny Brick, the matriarch of the Brick family and according to Deadline, her character is "a successful backcountry outfitter with a secret history of missing customers."WATCH: Reba McEntire reveals how she met her boyfriend Rex LinnBig Sky was created by David E. Kelley and based on The Highway book series by C.J.

Reba McEntire is known for her glam looks but she surprised fans on Tuesday when she shared a picture of herself in a mismatched outfit for a costume party.MORE: Reba McEntire divides fans as she counts down to big comeback with fiery throwbackThe country legend rocked a pair of blue dungarees with a floral blouse, purple scarf and yellow baseball cap for a 'Hillbilly Chili Cook Off' which she attended with boyfriend Rex Linn.WATCH: Country superstars Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton release first track togetherIt was a far cry from a week prior when the pair attended the 2022 Oscars ceremony and Reba joked on Instagram about "what a difference a week makes"."Swipe right to see what a difference a week makes. From red carpets to red peppers, we have fun either way!!" she captioned the post which saw a pic of the pair before the left for the ceremony on slide one, and the two on their porch on slide two.MORE: Inside Reba McEntire's chic home after selling $5million mansionMORE: Reba McEntire looks absolutely sensational in fringed black catsuitReba performed 'Somehow You Do' live at the ceremony leaving songwriter Diane Warren in tears.

Reba McEntire left Diane Warren in tears on Sunday after she performed 'Somehow You Do' live from the 2022 Oscars.EXCLUSIVE: Paloma Garcia-Lee gets Oscars ready with HFMThe country star sang the song, nominated for Best Original Song from the film Four Good Days, and written by 13-time Academy Award nominee Diane - who has yet to take home the trophy. Reba looked magnificent on the stage as she wowed fans in a black V-neck velvet Dolce and Gabbana gown with embeished waist detailing.

Reba McEntire is ready to take the Oscars by storm! ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with the 66-year-old country star ahead of her performance of «Somehow You Do,» from the film, at Sunday's ceremony, and she couldn't contain her excitement over the opportunity.«I feel good about it. I’m getting to sing a Diane Warren song,» she said of the track, which is nominated for Best Song.

Reba McEntire has paid tribute to the eight members of her band who died in 1991.MORE: Reba McEntire divides fans as she counts down to big comeback with fiery throwbackThe singer shared that she still had a "broken heart", 31 years after road manager Jim Hammon, keyboardist and bandleader Kirk Cappello, fellow keyboardist Joey Cigainero, drummer Tony Saputo, guitarists Michael Thomas and Chris Austin, bassist Terry Jackson and backup singer Paula Kaye Evans, and two pilots, Donald Holmes and Christopher Hollinger, died when their plane crashed in Michigan.WATCH: Country superstars Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton release first track together"Once again, the world doesn’t stop for my broken heart," she posted on Facebook along with a picture of the eight crew members.She had previously shared in her autobiography that her team had leased two jets for traveling between shows but that on 15 March 1991 she wasn't feeling well and chose to fly the next day.MORE: Inside Reba McEntire's chic home after selling $5million mansionMORE: Reba McEntire looks absolutely sensational in fringed black catsuitHer private pilot, Roger Woolsey, then called her at 2am to tell her that he had been driving back from the airport when he saw a ball of fire in the mirror, and knew the plane had crashed; it later emerged that the jet’s left wing hit part of Otay Mountain causing the plane to crash."I didn’t know if it was God’s way of jerking my chain, saying slow down," the 66-year-old recently shared with fans during an appearance on Apple Music Country.Reba shared the heartache with fans "I’m not going to put that on him. It just happened.

Reba McEntire marked a sad family milestone on Sunday. The acclaimed country singer took to Instagram in remembrance of her late mother, Jacqueline, who passed away in March 2020.MORE: Reba McEntire, 66, sparks huge fan reaction with youthful new appearanceReba, 66, chose to share a number of candid snapshots with her fans along with a touching message that read: "Mama, I wish we were celebrating with you but I know you are celebrating in heaven.

Reba McEntire was in a reflective mood on Saturday as she remembered her late mother Jacqueline, on what would have been her birthday.MORE: Reba McEntire breaks silence following health scare to mark joyous occasionThe country superstar took to Instagram to share a series of never-before-seen family photos of herself with her late mom, alongside an emotional message.She wrote: "Mama, I wish we were celebrating with you but I know you are celebrating in heaven.

Reba McEntire is not getting in the middle of this one. ET spoke with the country superstar about her new take on some of her classic hits and why she won't play favorites when it comes to Kelly Clarkson's divorce from her stepson, Brandon Blackstock.«Kelly and I do talk, we text and I love them both, and so I can't play favorites because I've been a friend of Kelly for a long time,» McEntire said of their split. Though McEntire is divorced from Blackstock's father, Narvel, she still considers his son to be her own flesh and blood.«Brandon's been my son forever it seems.

Reba McEntire left fans overjoyed on Friday as she shared a track from her upcoming album.MORE: Reba McEntire inundated with support as she reveals terrifying incidentThe country superstar will be releasing the ultimate compilation of all her greatest songs in one album, Revived Remixed Revisited, and on Friday she revealed the first video for I'm A Survivor, a song first released in 2001.Reba McEntire shares a track from her upcoming album"With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter, I’m a survivor," she captioned the post using some of the lyrics from the emotional track."Watch the new I’m A Survivor Revisited video now at the link in my bio!"MORE: Reba McEntire breaks silence following health scare to mark joyous occasionMORE: Carrie

Reba McEntire has received well wishes from her fans following a scary encounter earlier in the week.MORE: Reba McEntire mourns devastating death with heartfelt tributeThe country singer revealed on Twitter that she had been evacuated along with her team after a staircase collapsed in an old building that they were viewing.She wrote: "While my team and I were in Atoka, OK yesterday checking out an old historical building, a staircase collapsed. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured.

Reba McEntire went through a scary ordeal.

One of country music’s most iconic singers was almost left stranded like a cat caught up in a tree! Reba McIntire in Atoka, Oklahoma, on Tuesday (Sept. 14), touring a historic building for a future project, per KXII News 12. Reba, 66, was on the second floor of the ancient building when the stairs collapsed, trapping her in the building with no way to get down. The local fire department had to be called, and they were able to evacuate her and others from the building. A video taken by KTEN news anchor Lisanne Anderson captured the rescue.

Reba McEntire has mourned the loss of her close friend, popular actor Ed Asner, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 91.MORE: Country singer Reba McEntire shocks fans with devastating health updateTaking to Instagram, the country singer shared a lovely photo of the pair of them together, alongside the caption: "Magic moments getting to film the 'Somebody's Chelsea' music video with the one and only Ed Asner.

Reba McEntire has had big hits spanning out over decades and is one the most beloved country stars of her time.MORE: Reba McEntire breaks silence following health scare to mark joyous occasionAnd what's more, the award-winning singer has decided to treat her fans to the ultimate compilation of all her greatest songs in one album.Announcing the exciting news on social media over the weekend, Reba shared a preview cover of her upcoming album, Revived Remixed Revisited. VIDEO: Reba McEntire opens up about her love lifeThe album features Reba on the front of the cover clutching onto her microphone against a glittery backdrop.MORE: Country singer Reba McEntire shocks fans with devastating health updateMORE: Country star Carrie Underwood wows in