Oral history interview with Reba McEntire; 1992 February 17; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1992 Feb. 17.

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Oral history interview with Reba McEntire; 1992 February 17; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1992 Feb. 17.

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Country performer Reba McEntire talks about her career. Discussion includes her early musical influences; her interest in recording pop oldies, including "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"; recording her album My Kind of Country; her interest in creating music that appeals to female fans; her songwriting; development of her stage show; the impact of the tragic loss of her band; comments on her music videos; her early acting career; her business conglomerate, Starstruck Entertainment; balancing her private and public life; and comments on women and the country music industry.

1 sound cassette (42 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Kingsbury, Paul, 1958-

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McEntire, Reba, 1955-

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Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955), or simply Reba, is an American country singer and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Country Music", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, McEntire has placed over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached the number one spot. An actress in films and television, McEntire starred in the television series Reba, which aired for six seasons. She also owns several businesses, including a restaurant...