Reba McEntire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/reba-mcentire

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Reba McEntire born?March 28, 1955
2. Where was Reba McEntire born?McAlester, Oklahoma, USA
3. What is the record sales?Over 75 million records sold worldwide
4. What is the number-one singles on billboard hot country songs?25
5. Who is Reba McEntire?Reba McEntire is a famous country singer, actress, and businesswoman known as the Queen of Country music. She was born on March 28, 1955, in McAlester, Oklahoma.
6. How did Reba start singing?Reba sang with her siblings in the Singing McEntires, performing at local events and recording for a small label. This early experience helped her grow as a performer.

Country Music: A genre of American music that originated in the Southern United States, characterized by its narrative lyrics, instrumentation, and vocal styles.
Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart: A weekly ranking published by Billboard magazine that measures the popularity of country music singles based on radio airplay and sales.
Grammy Award: An accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.
Breakout Release: An album or song that significantly increases an artist's popularity and commercial success, marking a turning point in their career.