“Reba McEntire,” born March 28, 1955, in McAlester, Oklahoma, became one of the most influential voices in country music history. Growing up on her family’s ranch in Chockie, she learned the value of hard work early in life while helping her father, who was a champion steer roper. Reba’s natural talent for singing emerged during her school years when she performed at local rodeos and events, often harmonizing with her siblings in a family group called “The Singing McEntires.” Her powerful voice