Reba McEntire Was Warned Not to Record This 1983 Song; Then It Topped the Charts

By following her gut rather than the advice of others, Reba McEntire turned a 1983 song into her first No. 1 hit. "Can't Even ...

Reba McEntire Had to Fight to Record Her First No. 1 Hit

Reba McEntire has been a household name for so long that it’s easy to forget how much she struggled before she made it big.

Reba McEntire's First No. 1 Hit: A Milestone in Country Music History

On January 11, 1983, Reba McEntire made history by securing her first-ever No. 1 hit on the country music charts with the song "Can’t Even Get the Blues." This moment not only marked a significant ...
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On This Day in 1983, Reba McEntire Topped the Charts for the First Time With a Song She Had To Fight To Record

On this day in 1983, Reba McEntire's instincts proved right when she scored the first No. 1 country music hit of her career.

Reba McEntire: The Rise of a Country Legend on January 9, 1983

On this day in 1983, Reba McEntire marked a pivotal moment in her career by reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with her hit single, "Can’t Even Get the Blues." This achievement ...
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On This Day in 1983, Reba McEntire Reached a Milestone That Let Her Take the Reins of Her Career and Become a Country Legend

Forty-three years ago today, Reba McEntire was celebrating a milestone that gave her the power to take control of her career.