Who is Reba Mcentire’s Boyfriend Rex Linn: Are They Dating?
According to Entertainment Tonight, 68-year-old country music legend Reba McEntire has been in the spotlight recently, thanks to both her return to the red chair on The Voice and a dazzling diamond ring she wore on one finger during a red carpet appearance. Although fans are speculating about an engagement, let’s examine McEntire’s relationship with her boyfriend, Rex Linn.
Who is Reba McEntire?
The daughter of Clark Vincent McEntire and Jacqueline Smith McEntire was born Reba Nell on March 28, 1955, in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was the third of four children and spent her childhood in Chockie, Oklahoma, on the family ranch, which totaled 8,000 acres. She often accompanied her father to rodeos. Following her grandfather John McEntire’s 1934 title, her father became the World Champion Steer Roper three times (1957, 1958, and 1961).
She continued the family heritage of competing in barrel races from the time she was eleven years old until she was twenty-one years old. A country music singer was a childhood ambition of her mother, who had worked as a secretary for the Kiowa High School superintendent and a teacher. On the contrary, she had four children and used those lengthy vehicle rides as opportunities to teach them harmony and song.
Reba was a member of the Kiowa High School Cowboy Band in 1971 when they recorded a single called “The Ballad of John McEntire” for Boss Records. Her siblings, Pake and Susie, would go on to successful careers in country music and gospel singing, respectively. Even though she finished second that year at the IFR Barrel Racing Championship, her older sister Alice was never interested in music; instead, she was a pillar of support for her family.
The Singing McEntires, a trio of talented siblings, quickly gained their own following after that, performing regularly at rodeos, nightclubs, and dance halls. A graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1976 with a degree in elementary education and a music minor, Reba continued her education after high school.
Who is Rex Linn?
Presently 66 years old, Rex came into this world in Spearman, Texas, on November 13, 1956. He attended Heritage Hall as a student. He continued his education at the Casady School while holding down a part-time job at the zoo in Oklahoma City.
For his bachelor’s degree, he went to Oklahoma State University and studied film, television, and radio. He was a vice president at a bank before relocating to Los Angeles in the late 1980s, when he was 32 years old, to pursue acting, his true calling.
Where Do They First Meet?
In 1991, while filming The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw, starring Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire and Rex Linn crossed paths for the first time. Their love story begins then. Their reunion on Young Sheldon in 2020 transformed their long-time friendship into something more amorous, even though they’d known each other for decades. They became romantically involved during dinner, according to McEntire, and they haven’t been able to stay apart since.
‘Tater Tot’ and ‘Sugar Tot,’ the names of the adorable couple, have been sharing photos and videos of their relationship on various social media platforms. Along with their other agricultural adventures, the two brought Sugar, Tater, and Mr. Pecker—chickens—to the attention of viewers. They debuted on the red carpet together at the 2020 CMA Awards, displaying their sophisticated connection.
Relationship History of Reba McEntire
Charlie Battles
The marriage of Reba and Charlie lasted from 1976 till 1987. During Reba’s meteoric rise to fame in the mid-1970s, the two initially crossed paths. They tied the knot when she was just 21 years old.
Little is known about Reba and Charlie’s relationship since they divorced after 11 years of marriage, and the reasons behind their breakup remain a mystery.
Narvel Blackstock
In the 1980s, Narvel became Reba’s guitarist, and the two had a great working connection. The “One Promise Too Late” singer waited to begin dating Narvel after she finalized her divorce from Charlie, as she was still married to him at the time.
In the late ’80s, Reba began dating Narvel, who would later become the band’s manager. Reba and Narvel were married in 1989, and in 1990, they had a son named Shelby Blackstock.
Reba was taken aback by Narvel’s 2015 divorce filing. The country singer-songwriter broke her silence on her podcast, “Forging Your Path,” on how shocked she was.
I did not want a divorce. Reba made the point that she did not desire it in the least. The individuals responsible for my well-being, my business, and my professional advancement departed from me. In my opinion, it was more of a “come to Jesus” gathering. All of a sudden, I had to get my clothing.
Anthony Lasuzzo
After meeting in 2017 while on vacation in Wyoming, Reba raved about how “in love” she and Anthony were in a 2019 interview with PEOPLE.
She told the outlet, “We’re totally in love… absolutely.” Then she joked, saying, “I wouldn’t put up with somebody for two years if I wasn’t in love with ’em!” I can still feel the old heart pounding.
Reba and Anthony had a wonderful romance, but they broke up in 2019.