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Reba McEntire Sitcom 'Malibu Country' Canceled After One Season

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:48:52 +0000

Canceled. That’s the status of Reba McEntire‘s new sitcom ‘Malibu Country,’ which aired on Friday nights on ABC. The network has nixed the half-hour show after just one season on the air. Multiple sources have reported the show’s cancelation. In the series, McEntire played singer Reba MacKenzie who uprooted her family and transplanted it to [...]

George Jones Photo Album – Stars Share Their Favorite Pictures With the Possum

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:50 +0000

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + Taylor Swift Among People's Most Beautiful

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:01 +0000

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year's roundup includes several of country's top stars. Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift were all named to the list in 2013. The magazine asked each of the stars to explain what they've learned about themselves that makes them feel beautiful.

Reba McEntire and Vince Gill 'The Heart Won't Lie' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:28:32 +0000

What a different song today’s KLAW Classic would have been if Kenny Rogers sang the male part! That’s who was originally slated to be Reba McEntire’s duet partner, but when they were ready to go to the studio, Rogers wasn’t available. Enter Vince Gill. The Oklahoma native recorded what would become his 3rd number one, [...]

Reba McEntire 'The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:06:56 +0000

Our KLAW Classic comes from 18years ago today, and oddly enough it was from the 18th album from Reba McEntire. Five hits came from the album, ‘Read My Mind’, only one made it to #1. Here’s today’s KLAW Classic, ‘The Heart is a Lonely Hunter’.

Reba McEntire Exhibit to Open at Country Music Hall of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:43:37 +0000

Country superstar Reba McEntire is one of the most successful female performers in country music history. Her long and varied career will be celebrated in an upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville titled ‘Reba: All the Woman I Am.’ McEntire rose to fame in the ’70s and ’80s [...]

Kelly Clarkson Name-Checks Reba McEntire, Elvis + More in New Song 'Ain't Gonna Like This'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:00:25 +0000

Kelly Clarkson was on fire at the 2013 Country Radio Seminar, as she introduced a new song that everyone is talking about called 'Ain't Gonna Like It'. With help from a trio of girlfriends, she hit every note and delivered in such a way that pulled everyone to their feet.

Reba McEntire Gushes About Kelly Clarkson, Spills What Marriage Advice She Wants to Pass On

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:45:59 +0000

Country queen Reba McEntire is about to get a new daughter-in-law, and it seems like she couldn't be happier. McEntire's stepson, Brandon Blackstock (who managers Blake Shelton), will marry pop and country star Kelly Clarkson in the fall, and his proud stepmom gushed about her soon-to-be daughter-in-law in a new interview with Katie Couric.

Reba McEntire 'The Last One to Know' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:33:53 +0000

If George Strait is the King of Country Music, then surely, the Queen would have to be Reba McEntire, the 7th best selling female artist in all genres, selling over 70 million records worldwide. Her 9th #1 came on this day in 1987 from an album of the same name. ‘The Last One to Know’, [...]

'Malibu Country' Episode 6: Reba Learns the Meaning of 'Bro Code'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:00:29 +0000

In the sixth episode of her new hit comedy ‘Malibu Country,’ Reba McEntire learned the meaning of the ‘Bro Code’ on multiple levels. When she encounters a strange man in the house, she learns he is Pete Mason (played by Steven Weber), a musician from her ex Bobby’s band. Since the Malibu house that Reba [...]

Reba McEntire Covers AARP Magazine, Talks TV and Dolly Parton

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:45:54 +0000

Our favorite country redhead Reba McEntire covers the December/January issue of AARP magazine, where the country singer and TV sitcom star opens up about everything from her acting career to her reverence for fellow country music diva Dolly Parton!

'Malibu Country' Episode 4 Recap: Reba's Ex-Husband Returns for 'Cash's Car'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:30:21 +0000

On the fourth episode of Reba McEntire‘s new hit sitcom ‘Malibu Country,’ Reba dealt with the continued uphill battles of single motherhood and the re-emergence of her cheating (and charming) ex-husband Bobby, the reason she bolted from Nashville in favor of So Cal. Putting on a brave face and proving that she’s moved on from [...]

ABC Calls for More Episodes of 'Nashville,' 'Malibu Country'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:40:53 +0000

There's good news for country music fans who've been following their favorite music on television, as two country music-themed fall shows have been tapped for additional episodes. ABC has ordered a full season of the hour-long drama 'Nashville,' and the network brass have called for three additional episodes of Reba McEntire's half-hour comedy 'Malibu Country.'

Reba McEntire Says 'Malibu Country' Will Spawn New Music, Guest Stars

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Reba McEntire is returning to television, but that doesn’t mean the country favorite is leaving behind her music career. The singer says her new show ‘Malibu Country’ will feature all-new music for her fans to enjoy. In the series, McEntire plays Reba Gallagher, a former star who is hoping to re-ignite her country music career [...]

Reba McEntire Won't Return to Host ACM Awards in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:30:30 +0000

Reba McEntire has hosted the ACM Awards more than a dozen times since first emceeing the annual event in 1999, but the music legend admits she has no plans to return for the 2013 ceremony. Instead, the Oklahoma native has found a suitable replacement in a fellow Okie and country music superstar -- her standing co-host Blake Shelton.

Reba McEntire 'Little Rock' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:23:55 +0000

Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas, and the name of a couple of country songs. Collin Raye recorded one, and the other is by Oklahoma’s own, Reba McEntire. Reba began her career singing with the Kiowa High School Band, and as a Sophomore in College she captured the attention of Red Steagall when she [...]

Reba McEntire's 'The Last One to Know' Turns 25

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:00:49 +0000

Reba McEntire calls this album -- released on Sept. 7, 1987 -- her divorce album, and the heavy content is indicative of what she was going through at the time. Her separation from husband Charlie Battles after 11 years isn't something she dishes on with any frequency, so one is forced to read between the lines of 10 well-crafted and emotional songs to get the scoop.

Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus Comment on the Death of Phyllis Diller

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:20:44 +0000

Legendary comedienne Phyllis Diller died Monday morning (August 20) in her Los Angeles home at the age of 95. Country stars were among the many celebrities who paid respects to her life and career using their social media platforms. Billy Ray Cyrus and Reba McEntire were the first to share their thoughts.

Reba McEntire Dreams of Having a Role on 'Downton Abbey'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:30:31 +0000

We can’t imagine Reba McEntire speaking with anything but a sweet southern drawl. But as it turns out, the iconic country star would love to try out a British accent for producers of ‘Downton Abbey.’ McEntire recently spilled that snagging a role on the hit PBS drama would be a dream come true for her.

Reba McEntire Not the Basis of 'Nashville' Character Rayna James, Despite Rumors

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:00:37 +0000

There’s been a lot of anticipation in Music City for the upcoming ABC drama ‘Nashville,’ which centers around the country music business. The show is filming locally in Nashville, and speculation has been swirling as to whether some of the characters are based on real-life country stars. In a new interview, series star Connie Britton insists her character, Rayna James, is not based on Reba McEntire.