McEntire was born on March 28, 1955 in McAlester, Oklahoma and raised on a cattle ranch. Her mom was a gifted singer, while her father was a rancher and champion steer roper. By her freshman year of high school, Reba and her siblings had formed a vocal group and were already performing at local rodeos and events.
The demo Reba recorded on that trip would land her a deal with Mercury Records. For the next six years, she worked tirelessly—writing, recording, touring—and released a whopping 13 singles. Nothing seemed to move the needle, but she refused to give up. One day, she heard a song and knew she had to record it. At first, her producer told her no—thinking her voice was best suited for demos—but she fought for herself and he eventually agreed. On Oct. 2, 1982, "Can't Even Get the Blues"—Reba's 14th single—was officially released. Three months later, it became her first No. 1 hit. "It took a long time," she told Billboard in 2020. "But boy, it was worth it."
On March 15, 1991, McEntire and her band performed a private show for IBM executives in San Diego, California. After the concert, they needed to get to Fort Wayne, Indiana for their next show. However, because Reba was recovering from bronchitis, she decided to stay behind and fly out the following day. It was a decision that saved her life: Just minutes after takeoff, the chartered plane carrying her band crashed into the side of a mountain. All ten people on board were killed—seven of her band members, her tour manager Jim Hammon and both pilots.
Since then, she's made her dazzling Broadway debut, had her own sitcom—Reba—that ran for six seasons, earned a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame and received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. Currently, you can see her on two hit NBC shows: The Voiceand Happy's Place. Through every hit song and accolade—and every setback and heartbreak—Reba continues to inspire—and that's why she's our quote of the day.
Quote of the Day by Reba McEntire
"The flip side of fear isn't fearlessness. It's curiosity."
Related: Quote of the Day: Paul Newman Says Anything Is Possible
Reba McEntire performs on The Tonight Show in 1995.Photo by NBC on Getty Images
Deeper Meaning of Reba's Quote—Fearless Curiosity
Life is not about finding the courage to face something that scares you—it's having the curiosity to discover what could happen after you take a chance and try.
Reba is engaged to her Happy's Place co-star, Rex Linn. They first met in 1991 and started dating in 2020.Photo by Jeff Kravitz on Getty Images
More Inspiring Quotes From Reba McEntire
"I learned that you need to take it one day at a time and be very grateful for the things that you have. Tell folks in your life how much you love and appreciate them.""To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.""When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.""Be different, stand out, and work your butt off.""Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake, but it's worth making."Next, Quote of the Day: Dolly Parton on Staying True to Yourself
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