Reba McEntire is not merely a country music legend; she is a cultural inspiration. Known universally as the Queen of Country, her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and career spanning five decades have cemented her place in the entertainment pantheon. From chart-topping hits like 'Fancy' to her successful television show, Reba, she has mastered many genres. Her professional life is an open book, but how has this icon balanced her demanding career with her deeply personal life? Does this extraordinary woman have children of her own?

The truth is, Reba’s life off-stage involves a large, complex, and beautiful family that spans decades.

Reba McEntire embraced the role of Mom long before welcoming her only biological child. Through her first marriage to champion steer wrestler Charlie Battles, which lasted from 1976 to 1987, she became stepmother to his two sons, Coty and Lance Battles. After their divorce, McEntire married her manager, Narvel Blackstock, in 1989. In this second marriage, she again took on the role of a stepmother to Blackstock’s three children: daughters Chassidy and Shawna, and son Brandon Blackstock.

The couple later welcomed their biological son, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock, on February 23, 1990. Despite her 2015 divorce from Narvel Blackstock, McEntire has remained dedicated to their blended family. She once told Entertainment Tonight that Brandon has been like her own son forever and that she loves him as if he were her own blood. Reba McEntire also famously ensured her son Shelby was not spoiled, teaching him valuable life lessons.

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Today, Reba McEntire is looking forward to creating new memories and establishing fun new traditions with her fiancé.

McEntire, who turned 70, is now happily engaged to actor Rex Linn, 68, and the couple is establishing their own playful holiday customs. They have decided to put a unique spin on Thanksgiving this November by planning a "double-header at the movies" followed by going out to eat. McEntire confirmed to PEOPLE that this is a brand-new tradition they are kicking off. The star describes herself as "very low key", preferring simple, cozy nights at home without makeup, except for a few days when she has to come up to social media in her own defense.

The couple, who first met in 1991 but began dating in 2020, have been virtually inseparable ever since. McEntire has described Linn as a tender-hearted man whom she loves deeply. Linn’s proposal was a total surprise and "very romantic," according to the singer. While they are enjoying their engagement, they have not yet set a wedding date, opting instead to have fun with this exciting new chapter in their lives.

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