McENTIRE, REBA
(*1954)
McENTIRE, REBA (b. Chockie, Okla., March 28, 1954) This ropin'-and-ridin' sweetheart began her career very much in a new-country/cowgirl mold, but has since veered increasingly—and very successfully—into being the ultimate country diva and an industry power broker. McEntire comes from an authentic rodeo family; her grandfather was a celebrity on the national rodeo circuit, and her father was a talented roper. Her brother, Pake , and two sisters, Alice and Susie , all performed in rodeos, as did…