Reba McEntire Trivia

REBA MCENTIRE TRIVIA

1) What was the name of Reba's first band?

THE SINGING MCENTIRES THE LONELY HUNTERS THE LUCKY DEVILS THE SILVERADOS

Before she became a household name, the country star sang in a trio called the Singing McEntires alongside her two siblings Susie and Pake. She also played guitar and wrote all of the group's songs.

2) At what age did Reba learn to drive?

21 9 13 5

At the age of 5, Reba would drive her father's truck while he kicked hay off the back to feed the cattle.

3) Where was Reba McEntire discovered?

LOCAL BAR RODEO AMERICAN IDOL FOOTBALL GAME

When she was just nineteen, McEntire was tapped to sing the National Anthem at the 1974 National Rodeo Finals. She had no idea it would help set her on the path to superstardom. Fellow country singer Red Steagall was in the crowd that night and was so impressed with the singer's performance that he encouraged her to record a demo, which ultimately led to a record deal.

4) Why did Reba almost miss her Grande Ole Opry debut?

SHE HAD THE WRONG DATE SNOWSTORM HER CAR BROKE DOWN SECURITY WOULDN'T LET HER IN

For some reason, Reba's name never made it onto the list of performers for the evening. At the door, security wouldn't let her in! (Remember, in 1977, she was still an unknown.) Thankfully, Reba's booking agent came to the rescue and got her inside to play the show.

5) What was Reba's first No. 1 country hit?

"CAN'T EVEN GET THE BLUES""HOW BLUE""SOMEBODY SHOULD LEAVE""RUNAWAY HEART"

"Can't Even Get the Blues" went to number one for a week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

6) In which song does Reba sing: "You need the kids and they need me"?

"ONE PROMISE TOO LATE""NEW FOOL AT AN OLD GAME""THERE AIN'T NO FUTURE IN THIS""SOMEBODY SHOULD LEAVE"

"Somebody should leave
But which one should it be
You need the kids and they need me"

7) How many of Reba's bandmates died in 1991?

6 8 4 2

In the early morning of March 16, 1991, Reba lost eight members of her band when their charter plane (one of two for the band) crashed near San Diego, California. She dedicated her next album, For My Broken Heart, to her lost bandmates.

8) Which singer was Reba McEntire's stepdaughter-in-law?

JENNIFER HUDSON KATHARINE MCPHEE KELLY CLARKSON CARRIE UNDERWOOD

When Reba married Narvel Blackstock in 1989, she became stepmom to his three children: Shawna, Cassidy and Brandon. In 2013, American idol star and Grammy Award-winner Kelly Clarkson married Brandon Blackstock. Even though McEntire divorced Narvel in 2015, she remains close to her former stepdaughter-in-law.

9) Which role was Reba offered in the film Titanic?

RUTH DEWITT BUKATER LIZZY CALVERT MOLLY BROWN ROSE DEWITT BUKATER

Reba was offered the role of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts. Instead, the memorable role went to Kathy Bates.

10) Reba's father was a World Champion _______.

WHISTLER STEER ROPER BOXER GOLFER

Not only did Reba's father win the Steer Roping World Champion title in 1957, 1958 and 1961, but her grandfather also claimed the title in 1934.