Reba McEntire is living proof that life doesn’t just get better with age—it gets wiser, richer, and maybe even a little more fun. The country legend, who just turned 70, is opening up about what she’s learned after five decades in the spotlight, and folks, she’s not just offering advice—she’s dishing out hard-earned truth.
In a recent interview with “People” magazine, McEntire didn’t hold back. She said the hardest lesson she ever had to learn was to stop living for yesterday or tomorrow. That’s a big one. Think about it. How many of us are either stuck in regret or chasing some future version of success that may or may not come? Reba’s message is clear: live now. Really be here for it.
And while that might sound like the kind of line you’d see painted on a farmhouse sign, it hit different coming from someone who’s built a career on grit, heartbreak ballads, and sheer staying power.
But don’t confuse contentment with complacency. Reba says she used to think being content meant you’d stop pushing yourself. Now? She sees it differently.
You can be content and keep striving—especially when it comes to things like health, purpose, and creativity. That’s the advice she gives young artists on “The Voice”, and honestly, it’s the kind of wisdom that resonates far beyond the music biz.
And speaking of her career—Reba’s not slowing down. Retirement? Not on the radar. Not even close. She’s still recording, acting, mentoring, and now starring in a sitcom called “Happy Place” alongside fiancé Rex Linn, Melissa Peterman, and Belissa Escobedo.
In fact, she and Linn are doing everything together these days, from rehearsals to red carpets. And yes, the two are officially engaged.
After two divorces and some tough chapters, Reba’s found something steady, sweet, and new with Rex. She says she’s never been loved like this before, calling him “tender-hearted” and “real bashful”—which is kind of adorable, honestly.
The two first met on a set back in 1991, but reconnected in 2020. And now? They’re not just partners in life—they’re partners in work.
According to Reba, doing a show together, commuting together, and talking shop at home has been something she’s never had—and she’s loving every minute of it.
So here’s the takeaway from the Queen of Country herself: be present, be grateful, don’t stress about the big stuff or the little stuff, and don’t count yourself out just because you hit a milestone birthday. If Reba’s 70s are going to be anything like her last few decades, we’re all in for a real show.
