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Reba McEntire Must Choose Between Two Heroes In ‘The Voice’ Music March Madness

Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton may not keep in touch, but the two Queens of Country are forever connected. The two met in 1977 during Reba’s first performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Since then, Dolly, 78, has been “like a big sister” to the “Fancy” singer, 69. In recent years, the pair even collaborated on a renewed version of Reba’s 1993 hit “Does He Love You.” So when The Voice coaches filled out their brackets for Music March Madness, the Reba star’s top choice was clear.

Reba McEntire Must Choose Between Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton

Along with fellow The Voice coaches John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Dan + Shay, Reba made several choices between two of music’s biggest names to fill out her bracket. The “Turn On the Radio” singer stayed true to her country roots, and at the end, only Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton remained.

It was a tough call for Reba, who referred to both Dolly and Cash as her “hero” at various points of the video. Ultimately, the GRAMMY winner felt she was honoring the late Man in Black’s wishes with her decision. “I think even Johnny would say, ‘Reba, go with Dolly,’” she said. “So I’m going with Dolly. Congratulations, Dolly. You win!”

Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury And Beyoncé Also Took the Crown

Stevie Wonder came out on top for both John Legend and Chance. Legend called Wonder “one of my biggest influences.” “I’ve even sung with the guy a few times,” he said. The EGOT winner chose the funk icon over Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin — but it wasn’t easy.

Wonder topped Whitney Houston in Chance’s bracket. “I gotta go with my gut on this,” the Chicago rapper said. “He’s our greatest living artist.”

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— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) April 2, 2024

Coaching duo Dan + Shay had a hard time choosing between Queen Bey and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. “It’s both. They’re joining as a duo,” joked Shay Mooney, 32.

The country-pop twosome must reach a unanimous decision on The Voice. Those rules didn’t apply here. Dan Smyers chose Beyoncé, while Shay went with Mercury. “Everybody wins,” Smyers said.

Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney Reveals the Secret to His Weight Loss: ‘No Gimmicks or Fads’

While losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions out there, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney is already on the other side of his weight loss goal. The singer dropped more than 50 pounds over the course of 2022, explaining that he was motivated by a desire to improve his mental and physical health.

Mooney began the new year by posting side-by-side “before” and “after” shots documenting the dramatic change, and he also told fans the key to his success.

“Consistency,” the singer writes in the caption of his post. “I changed my entire world in 6 months. No gimmicks or fads. Just consistency.”

He adds a note of encouragement to anyone else on a similar weight loss journey, pointing to his “before” picture and noting, “If that tired guy on the left can do it, so can you.”

Fans and fellow country artists poured into the comments section of Mooney’s post with messages of support. Carrie Underwood — a fitness buff herself, who even has her own line of activewear called Calia — applauded Mooney, writing, “You should be proud!”

Thomas Rhett added a particularly personal message, nodding to the fact that his kids and Mooney’s kids go to school together: “Hardly even noticed you in the drop off line at school the other day! Congrats brother … incredible,” Rhett says.

Most recently, fans saw Dan + Shay performing as part of the CMA Country Christmas television special in December. In addition to focusing on his new, fitness-focused lifestyle, Mooney is currently prepping for a new baby: His wife Hannah is pregnant with their third child.

Top 22 Country Songs of 2022, Ranked

There are plenty of feel-good country jams on this list of the top country songs of 2022, but the No. 1 song is one of the best love songs of the decade. These 22 songs are ranked by critical acclaim, radio and sales success, and importance to the genre.

Seven of the 22 artists made our Top Country Songs list from 2021, as well, but there are no song repeats. If a song made a previous list (or didn’t spend most of its time on the charts in 2022), it’s not eligible. So, before you ask where your favorite song is (i.e. Cody Johnson, “‘Til You Can’t”), be sure the miss isn’t just a technicality.

From John Legend to Chance the Rapper, The Voice Season 25 has a great panel of judges. Read on

Here’s How Much The Voice Season 25 Judges Are Worth Including John Legend & Chance The Rapper. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The sensational singing reality show The Voice is airing its 25th Season. Some of the old faces are back, while there are also some new faces. The reality shows are not what they are without the judges. From John Legend to Chance the Rapper, The Voice Season 25 has a great panel of judges. Today, we bring you the net worth of the judges on the hit American reality show.

One Direction alum Niall Horan was also on the judges’ panel, but unfortunately, he did not return for the latest Season. It premiered on February 25, and the final episodes are coming closer. Legend is well-known for his efficiency in fusing the R&B genre with soul music. Similarly, other panelists are equally established in the music industry and have earned impressive wealth. Keep scrolling for more.

From John Legend to Reba McEntire, the esteemed judges have appeared on the show in some seasons. John Legend is one of the oldest panelists and has been on the reality show for nine seasons, including The Voice Season 25. He is known for songs like ‘All of Me, ‘ which were on the Billboard Hot 100 list for several weeks. He has won multiple Grammys.

Dan + Shay

Dan and Shay is a country-pop duo. Their full names are Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. They have worked with Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, and Charlie Puth. They have also won more than one Grammy Award for their fantastic music. Before Dan + Shay, Mooney was a solo artist, and Dan was a member of a group called Bonaventure. They met in Nashville in 2012. They released six albums and 39 songs, earning the duo country superstar status, as per Meaww.

They have millions of views on their top YouTube videos. As of 2024, Shay Mooney’s estimated net worth is $5 million each. On the other hand, Dan Smyers’ net worth is also an estimated $5 million, as per Freshers Live.

Chance the Rapper’s Net Worth

 

Chance the Rapper is back on The Voice Season 25, his second time on the show. The 30-year-old was among the highest-paid rappers at the peak of his career. He earns over $22 million from recordings, tours, endorsements, and other sources of income. Between 2016 and 2018, he reportedly made about $54 million.

He has been nominated for the Grammys multiple times and even won a few. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 2017 for his song on Saturday Night Live with Kenan Thompson, Eli Brueggemann, and Will Stephens called Last Christmas. The Rapper has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

Reba McEntire

 

The American singer and songwriter is a well-known figure in the country music genre and a judge on The Voice Season 25. She has reportedly sold over 90 million records globally. She, too, has received many accolades and awards, including Grammys, for her contribution to music. Reba had success in the 80s and 90s with songs like “How Blue,” “Somebody Should Leave,” “New Fool at an Old Game,” “I Know How He Feels,” “The Heart Won’t Lie, “Does He Love You,” “Till You Love Me,” and “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.”

Reba made her acting debut with Tremors and then featured in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun. She has an estimated net worth of $90 million.

John Legend’s Net Worth

 

From being hired by Kanye West to sing the hooks in his songs to becoming an established musician, Legend has come a long way. Based on his album sales, The Voice salary, and other ventures, John Legend has an estimated net worth of $100 million as per Celebrity Net Worth.

Legend brought home a Grammy with his debut album ‘Get Lifted’, which was released under Kanye‘s GOOD Music label in 2004. It won a Grammy for Best R&B Album. John was also nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best New Artist. He was also working with Michael Jackson on an album, but unfortunately, MJ passed away, and till then, only one song had been written.

John Legend shares picture of new baby girl

 

John Legend shared his first photo with newborn daughter, Esti, on social media.

The singer and his wife Chrissy Teigen recently welcomed Esti Maxine Stephens, who shares Legend’s birth surname.

Legend is holding the baby in the picture, captioned, “Our new love.”

Teigen commented, “eeeee I love her.”

“Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson added a line of heart emojis.

“The Kelly Clarkson Show” wrote “Congrats fam!!”

Teigen had shared her first picture with the public of Esti’s face earlier this week, writing, “Look at u out here lookin like a baby. (sic)”

Last week, Legend shared a picture of the baby bundled up with sister Luna and brother Miles, writing, “On Friday, we welcomed Esti Maxine Stephens to our family, and our house is overflowing with love and joy. I’m in awe of Chrissy’s strength and resilience and I’m so thrilled to see how Luna and Miles embrace their baby sister. I’m so, so grateful, but that doesn’t seem like a big enough word.”

John Legend’s baby says ‘Dada’ for first time in adorable video

John Legend has shared a heartwarming video to his Instagram featuring his daughter Esti.

While on vacation with Chrissy Teigen and their family, the celebrity couple has been keeping fans updated on their new kids, Esti and Wren.

Their third child together, Esti, was born through IVF in January this year, while Wren was born via surrogacy in June.

In his latest post, Legend, 44, shared the incredibly special moment when Esti learned to speak for the first time.

While she babbled on the sofa, Legend asked, “What’s my name”, and Teigen, 37, added, “What’s Daddy’s name?”

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The proud dad watched in awe as his daughter exclaimed “Dada!” and was met with huge cheers.

Legend spun the camera around and beamed, shouting “Caught on tape!”, which seems to confirm this was one of the first times Esti has spoken clearly.

Esti was rather overwhelmed by the excitement and began to cry, leaving Legend to turn off the camera before presumably calming her down.

“DADA! Then I got too excited and scared her [laugh emoji],” he wrote in the caption.

 

The All of Me singer’s 15.7 million followers positively melted when they saw the home video, uploaded on Sunday, and took to the comments to show the family some support.

@evieturner_31 replied: “Oh no!!!! The way her face changed! Still so cute even crying!”

@__sincerely_jessi said: “Waoooo I feel like she was just born yesterday, how is she saying her first words already? I blinked and she’s already talking.”

 

Is John Legend Leaving ‘The Voice’ After Season 25?

NBC’s The Voice Season 25 continues with the Live Shows, and fans watch as coaches Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and John Legend coach the fantastic singers on their team. Legend hopes to take home the big win this season, as he hasn’t won since season 16. So, is he rejoining the coaches in The Voice Season 25? Here’s what to know about Legend’s future with the show.

Is John Legend leaving ‘The Voice’ after the current season?

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The Voice Season 25 wouldn’t be the same without John Legend. Legend joined the show in season 16 and won his rookie season with Maelyn Jarmon. He went on to coach from seasons 17 to 22 before taking time away from the show for season 23. He returned in season 25 to coach alongside Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and newbie Reba McEntire.

So, what are Legend’s plans for future seasons? Thankfully, he plans on rejoining for The Voice Season 25. The other three coaches next season include McEntire, Chance the Rapper, and newcomers Dan + Shay.

We can’t wait to see Legend return with another season under his belt. McEntire’s first season is the current one, so she’ll join the following season as a more experienced coach. As for Chance, he joined in season 23 during Legend’s off-year. And country singers Dan + Shay mark the show’s first duo coaches. With this in mind, Legend heads into season 25 as the most experienced coach, so fans might expect him to win it all.

He’s left ‘The Voice’ before season 25 in the past

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The Voice Season 25 welcomes John Legend after he didn’t coach season 23. At the time, he promised fans he’d return — and he made good on his promise.

“My family’s growing, I have a new album out, I’m gonna do a little bit of touring, and so it’s probably better that I take a break,” he told Entertainment Tonight at the time. ” … But I’ll be back on The Voice, just not this coming season.”

While Legend loves Blake Shelton, he was happy to see him gone for season 25, as it leveled the playing field for the other coaches. “It’s season 25. I was gone for a season, OK? But now that Blake’s gone, I am the king of The Voice now!” he said in an exclusive clip from NBC.

“This is my eighth season though, so I feel like it’s my show now. You know what I’m saying?” he told the other season 25 coaches. To the camera, he admitted he missed his time as a coach. “I feel so happy to be back on The Voice. … I really love the competition. I love the inspiration that I get from The Voice,” he added.

John Legend has a 25-show residency in Las Vegas in 2025

While John Legend will stick with The Voice after season 25 concludes, his schedule in 2025 remains jam-packed. Legend reportedly has a 25-show residency in Las Vegas that plays at the Zappos Theater between April and October.

According to Legend, he’s playing a “full career show,” featuring songs from across his entire career, which began in 2004 with his debut album, “Get Lifted.” We’re excited to see what Legend continues to do as he coaches the reality TV series.

The Voice Season 25 airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Niall Horan Reveals What Blake Shelton Said to Him Immediately After Winning ‘The Voice’ (Exclusive)

Niall Horan opened up to PEOPLE about his friendship with Blake Shelton and how his time on The X Factor helped make him a better coach on The Voice

Niall Horan and Blake Shelton. Photo:Trae Patton/NBC/Getty

With Team Niall besting Team Blake on season 23 of The Voice, it seems Niall Horan has secured eternal bragging rights over the country star.

The “Heaven” singer, 29, opened up to PEOPLE ahead of his intimate Spotify gig in New York City about his time as a coach on The Voice, and revealed the hilarious quip Blake Shelton made immediately after Horan and Gina Miles’ victory.

“When we left the seat, they announced the winner and I stood up, and then he came for a big hug,” Horan recalled with a laugh. “I gave him a big hug, and he said, ‘I taught you everything you know.’ That’s all he said, not congratulations or anything.”

Still, the One Direction alum knows he’s made a friend for life in Shelton, 46, whose 23rd season on the NBC competition series was his last.

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“I’m going to miss him. He is not one of those famous friends, in my eyes. I think if I had met him outside of The Voice, I would have probably been friends with him anyway,” Horan said. “Weirdly enough, we’ve got a lot in common, we’re quite similar people. Though not in dress sense.”

Horan is set to return for season 24 next year, and will compete alongside Reba McEntire, John Legend and Shelton’s wife Gwen Stefani.

“I’m going to miss [Blake], but I get to work with the other half of that marriage,” he says. “I met Gwen at the afterparty for this season’s Voice. She came and surprised Blake on the last night, and she was so funny and so cool, so I’m excited.”

As he coached Miles to a win, Horan said he was able to look to his own past as a contestant on a similar show, The X Factor. The Irish star entered the British competition series in 2010 as a solo artist, and eventually placed third as a member of One Direction.

Niall Horan.Noam Galai/Getty Images for Spotify

“[The X Factor] did come into play more than I thought it would, or more than I thought I would allow it to,” he said. “Being there with the contestants every week, picking songs, keeping them calm — because it’s crazy how talented these young kids are, and with that level of talent comes a level of seriousness, and I was always trying to get them to enjoy it.”

He continued: “Having come from a show like that, it felt normal to be doing The Voice to me. If I was just a singer and I hadn’t been on a show like that before, I’m sure I would have been a bit more deer in the headlights, but I knew what I was getting myself into, and I think it was helpful.”

Horan is currently gearing up for the release of his third album, The Show, which will hit shelves on Friday.

He gave a select number of fans a sneak preview of the album on Tuesday at an intimate gig in New York, where he played hits both old (“Slow Hands,” “This Town”) and new (“Meltdown,” “You Could Start a Cult”).

“I’ve tried different sounds, but the record doesn’t feel like it’s anyone else’s record, it still feels like a Niall Horan record, which is a good thing,” he told PEOPLE. “I’ve been able to develop, but not scare too many people away I don’t think. Although the album’s not out yet, so we’ll find out!”

John Legend Look-Alike Auditions for ‘The Voice’ and Shocks the Coaches: ‘What’s Up, Twin!’

A contestant named Talakai shocked the vocal coach during Monday night’s episode of the reality competition series

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John Legend met his match on The Voice — literally!

On Monday night’s episode, a 34-year-old contestant named Talakai impressed the judges with his vocals and striking resemblance to Legend, 44, who is among the vocal coaches on the reality competition series.

The singer from Sacramento, California chose to do a rendition of Sam Smith’s “Stay with Me” and captivated Legend with his soulful voice after only several verses. As soon as the “All of Me” artist turned his chair around, he smiled, instantly recognizing that his look-alike was performing before him.

Reba McEntire also ended up hitting her button and swiveling her chair to see the vocalist, but Legend made sure to tell costars Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan to brace themselves before turning around. “Wait until you see his face,” he said. “I’m looking at myself! Like, a taller, more handsome version of myself.”

“What’s up, Twin!” Talakai joked from the stage.

Talakai of ‘The Voice’ and John Legend.The Voice/NBC; Art Streiber/NBC

The Grammy winner appeared genuinely flabbergasted in the moment. He shared, “On the internet, a lot of times people will send me pictures of people that they think look like me. Most of the time, I’m like, ‘Not really.’ Then I turn around and look at you and we have the same haircut. I’m like, ‘He really, legitimately looks like me.’”

Talakai admitted that he’s gotten the comparison more than a few times. “Every day at work, I get it. In school, they used to sing ‘Ordinary People’ down the hallway all the time,” he said.

“I’m sorry I’ve been haunting you,” Legend joked. “But now you’re on The Voice and I would love to have you on Team Legend.”

While Horan, 30, offered a thoughtful critique, McEntire, 68, shared how impressed she was with the singer, despite knowing he would end up going with Legend as his coach. “I’ll tell you: I absolutely love your voice, your range,” the country music star said. “I know I don’t have a chance against John. I just wanted to come out and watch you. I’m already a huge fan, so welcome to The Voice.”

The aspiring star did in fact go with Legend, who jumped up from his seat to celebrate and take a selfie with his doppelgänger.

According to NBC Insider, ahead of Talakai’s audition, he opened up about being raised by his grandparents and ending up in the foster care system when they died. “I’ve been in about 10 homes. I went through physical and mental abuse. Throughout that time, I would always turn to music and that helped me through those dark times,” he revealed on the show.

The Voice kicked off its 24th season on Sept. 25, with new episodes airing every Monday on NBC.

PEOPLE spoke to McEntire earlier this year about joining the show and replacing Blake Shelton, who left the series after Season 23.

She shared, “The country lane — I’m taking over for Blake so I’m gonna represent country music. [He’s got] big boots. I don’t know what size those boots are, but they’re big, so I’m gonna really work hard to make him proud.”

PEOPLE also recently caught up with all four judges ahead of the premiere. When asked what’s been most surprising about the new season, the “Slow Hands” artist joked, “How mean Gwen Stefani is to me. It’s honestly truly shocking.”

Stefani, 54, got in on the joke, too. She added, “All of the girls in the whole world are going to be so mad at me! We’re playing. It’s a joke. He likes it.”

North West, 10, leaks video of mom Kim Kardashian in bed yawning as preteen zooms in on star’s wrinkles and pores

NORTH West has once again shared a rare unedited look at her famous mom Kim Kardashian on social media.

The 10-year-old had no problem showing fans a different look at the Hulu star, this time while Kim was ready to sleep.

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North West once again leaked an unedited moment featuring her mom, Kim KardashianCredit: TikTok/Kim and North

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This time Kim was caught while yawning in bedCredit: TikTok/Kim and North
North took to the TikTok account that she shares with her mom to post the short video featuring Kim in bed.

The 15-second clip kicks off with Kim – wearing a black robe – opening her mouth wide to yawn, soon followed by North zooming in on the mom-of-four’s face to put her pores and wrinkles on display.

Kim’s eldest child zooms in and out of the star’s face while the reality star seems unbothered.

“Taking random videos of my mom when she doesn’t know,” North captioned the clip.

This is hardly the first time that North has playfully mocked her mom on the platform as it has mainly focused on capturing Kim in rare, unedited moments.

Earlier this month, North shared a batch of unseen moments from her seemingly busy life, and one snap included a snap of Kim wearing a Balenciaga jacket, and clearly not aware her photo was being taken.

In the pic, the Skims founder star had her hair slicked back in a ponytail and had her face all done-up, however, the angle of the photo gave Kim an unflattering look.

North clearly enjoys pushing the boundaries with her world-famous mom, as in February she decided to leak an unedited screenshot of Kim during a Facetime call.

The shot had Kim’s face almost covering the entire screen except for a small box in the bottom of the right which featured North showcasing her best scared impression.

Kim’s lips looked wonky and her eyes were bulging in the shot, however, North gave no context as to what the two were discussing in that moment.

North West, 10, dances to her own song as she has sleepover at mom Kim Kardashian’s BFF Lala’s mansion

When a Kardashian fan shared to screenshot to a popular online thread dedicated to the family, fans were quick to respond.

“How botched is she that anyone thought this was a good photo,” one person asked, perhaps unaware of North’s hijinks.

“And what is going on with her lips?” another user asked.

“All North does is drag her mom on the internet,” a fan reminded, as one added, “What is this!”

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North has leaked plenty of photos of her mom on TikTok, including this unflattering shot of KimCredit: Kim and North / TikTok

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The preteen even offered up this look of her famous momCredit: TikTok/@kimandnorth

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‘Such a good picture,’ North mocked in another unedited pic of Kim featuring her daughter ChicagoCredit: tiktok/@kimandnorth

BUSY LIVIN’

North isn’t just all about leaking photos of Kim left and right, she is also busy trying to become the next big thing in rap.

The young star is featured on her father Kanye West’s song, Talking/Once Again, and she is gearing up to release her own album titled, Elementary School Dropout.

The title is a tribute to her dad’s 2004 The College Dropout, which reeled in plenty of accolades.

Not much is known from North’s upcoming album, but she did reveal her famous father will be on some tracks.

North shared the info during an interview at the Rolling Loud Music Festival in Inglewood, California.

Fans, however, thought North looked nervous during the chat, and even claimed she was “forced into the limelight.”

“She’s too young to be doing all of this. Go home and do your homework,” one person raged at the time.

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North is Kim’s eldest child, and when she’s not mocking her mom the preteen is making big movesCredit: Getty

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North revealed she will soon be releasing a rap album titled Elementary School Dropout, and her dad Kanye West will be on some tracksCredit: Getty

Country music star Reba McEntire sits down with TODAY’s Craig Melvin to talk about helping restore Atoka, Oklahoma — a town near where she grew up. “Mama always said surround yourself with people who are smarter than you and who are good people, and that’s what we have here in Atoka, Oklahoma,” she says.

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Beautiful story that reveals Reba McEntire’s kindness

Conway Twitty’s Grandson Reveals Decades-Old Story About Reba McEntire’s Generosity in Singer’s Final Days

Tre Twitty, the grandson of Conway Twitty, recently met Reba McEntire for the first time, giving him the opportunity to share with the world a beautiful story that reveals McEntire’s kindness toward her country music family. The singer, explains Twitty — who is also one-half of Twitty and Lynn with Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Tayla Lynn — allowed his grandfather’s family to be able to say their goodbyes before Conway Twitty died in 1993.

Via his duo’s Facebook page, Tre Twitty explains that after his grandfather collapsed on his bus in Branson, Mo., on June 4, 1993, and was hospitalized in nearby Springfield, Tre’s father, Michael, and his siblings needed to get from Nashville to Springfield as quickly as possible to be by their dying father’s side. So, he called a friend.

“My father, Michael, got a hold of Reba McEntire in the middle of the night and told her the situation,” Tre Twitty writes. “Reba said ‘Go to the airport, my plane is waiting, take it as long as you need it. I’ll call my pilot now.’ My dad went and got on Reba’s plane and flew to Springfield. They all got there and got their chances to say their goodbyes before Poppy passed on the morning of June 5th. Later that day they all flew back to Nashville on Reba’s plane, their world forever changed.”

When Michael Twitty called McEntire to discuss what they owed her for the use of the plane, Tre Twitty shares, “Reba said, ‘Your daddy took me on tour and gave me $5,000 a night when I wasn’t worth $500, you don’t owe me anything. I loved him.’”

Twitty says in his Facebook post that he’s been “waiting for 26 years” to meet McEntire and thank her for her generosity. “I’m publicly telling this story because she is far too classy and modest to ever mention it,” he adds.

“Country Music is all about family,” Twitty concludes. “Thank you Reba for being there for mine.”

As Twitty and Lynn, Tre and Talya have been touring to honor their grandparents with a show full of their songs and their family’s stories. According to her granddaughter, Loretta Lynn put down her foot as only she can and insisted that the act be billed as something other than a tribute.

“It’s actually called A Salute to Conway and Loretta because Memaw says that she’s not dead yet, and that’s what a tribute show is,” Tayla Lynn tells Moose Jaw Today. “She said she ain’t having it.”

Reba McEntire’s Dream Collaborators: Cher, Bruno Mars

Reba McEntire has shared a list of her dream collaborators, and fans will likely be excited with her picks. The country superstar admits she’s a longtime fan of Cher’s and says the idea of a collaboration has been on her mind for a while.

“I’m a huge Cher fan, I have been forever,” McEntire tells People.

The country legend already has an important connection with Cher, as the two were recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2018 for their longstanding contributions to music and the arts.

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“Wouldn’t that be fun?” she says of a potential collaboration. “It seems like a natural to me.” If the two stars were to unite, it wouldn’t be the first time a country artist has worked with the pop icon. Dolly Parton performed as part of the famous Cher … Special that aired on ABC in 1978, performing her crossover hit “Two Doors Down.”

“Dolly Parton and Cher? Of course, that’s a given,” McEntire notes. The “Fancy” singer also picked two major modern pop acts as dream collaborators: Pink and Bruno Mars.

“There’s people you want to go work with — that might be two things you wouldn’t ever think of,” she says. McEntire hasn’t been shy about her admiration for Mars in recent years, sharing her love for the “Uptown Funk” superstar on the Bobby Bones Show. She’s actually seen him in concert three times!

While we patiently wait for these incredible collaborations to unfold, McEntire will release her highly anticipated new album Stronger Than the Truth on Friday (April 5), two days before she hosts the 54th annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas. The ACMs air Sunday (April 7) at 8PM ET on CBS.

Non-Country Artists Who Have Unexpectedly Gone Country

Lionel Richie

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Lionel Richie

The former Commodore started his amazing solo career with the platinum selling pop single “Endless Love” with Diana Ross in 1981. Then, he dominated pop and adult contemporary radio with “My Love,” “All Night Long” and “Hello” before pitching “Stuck on You” to country radio. The song peaked at a modest No. 24, but his follow-up with Alabama on “Deep River Woman” climbed to No. 10. Prior to his surprise appearance on the country chart, he wrote the huge country crossover hit “Lady” for Kenny Rogers in 1980.

Kid Rock

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Kid Rock

Kid Rock is truly a one-of-a-kind artist. He started out with a rap/hip-hop foundation, which isn’t unusual for someone from Michigan, and he found many rock hits before turning country. Kid Rock’s first foray into the genre was with Sheryl Crow and their insanely successful hit “Picture.”

Uncle Kracker

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Uncle Kracker

Uncle Kracker’s first solo album, Double Wide, included “Follow Me,” which was a popular pop hit. After the release of his second album, the singer became buds with Kenny Chesney. The two began touring together, and Chesney released “When the Sun Goes Down” which featured Kracker as a guest. From there, the Michigan native’s career began to take a purely country turn — he even went on the road with Brantley Gilbert.

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow never took a full leap into country music, but she has definitely dabbled in the genre. The actress recorded a song titled “Coming Home” for her film Country Strong, and the song was nominated for an Oscar and performed live during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Aaron Lewis

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Aaron Lewis

Aaron Lewis is most known for being the lead vocalist of the rock group Staind. He helped to found the group, and they released seven albums, including big hits like “It’s Been a While.” But when they stopped making music, Lewis venture into country music, releasing his country debut Town Line, in 2011.

Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, took the pop music world by storm in 2008 with her debut album, The Fame. Fans fell in love with Mother Monster through her singles “Poker Face” and “Just Dance” and from there, there was no stopping her. Lady Gaga has experimented with other types of music since, including an album of jazz standards with Tony Bennett … and she even made a country version of her song “Born This Way”! We know, it’s shocking.

Bret Michaels

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Bret Michaels

Bret Michaels is most well known for being the voice (and hair) beyond Poison. But in April of 2015, Michaels dropped his country single called “Girls on Bars.” A few days after releasing it, he revealed that he’d be releasing a new solo album of country songs called True Grit.

Steven Tyler

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Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler is a longstanding legend in rock ‘n’ roll, and the Aerosmith frontman is hoping that luck will continue in country music. In March of 2015, he announced he’d be making his way into the genre, signing with Dot Records and releasing a single called “Love Is Your Name.”

Darius Rucker

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Darius Rucker

Perhaps the biggest country crossover to date, Darius Rucker was Hootie to the Blowfish in the ’80s and ’90s, but he really found his stride when he signed with Capitol Records in 2008, going head first into country music. Today? He’s a staple, making songs like “Wagon Wheel” his own and sharing his “Homegrown Honey.” Where would we be without him?

Bing Crosby

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Bing Crosby

Billboard launched its country music charts in 1944, and the very first No. 1 single in history belonged to Bing Crosby. The legendary “White Christmas” crooner made a surprise leap onto the country chart with the jukebox favorite “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” written by Al Dexter. According to the Western Music Hall of Fame, which inducted Crosby as a member in 2008, Crosby was responsible for “exposing a large and very receptive audience to Western music and laying the groundwork for its acceptance among fans beyond the country genre.”

Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson

After becoming a pop culture sensation by starring in her own reality series on MTV with then husband Nick Lachey, Simpson landed the role of Daisy Duke in the 2005 movie The Dukes Of Hazzard. Simpson befriended co-star Willie Nelson in the movie, who encouraged her to pursue her passion of recording country music. In 2008, she released a country album called Do You Know that debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart. The first single, “Come on Over,” was a Top 20 hit.

Clint Eastwood

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Clint Eastwood

In 1978, Eastwood showcased his love of country music by helping pick the music for his movie Every Which Way But Loose. He was instrumental in selecting the movie’s hit “Coca-Cola Cowboy” for Mel Tillis and its theme song, which was a No. 1 hit for Eddie Rabbitt. In 1980, he inspired another country themed soundtrack for Any Which Way You Can, featuring the hit “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma,” recorded by David Frizzell and Shelley West. The biggest surprise came in 1980, when Eastwood actually sang a song with Merle Haggard titled “Bar Room Buddies.”

Bon Jovi

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Bon Jovi

You could almost guarantee that any Bon Jovi fan who was rockin’ out to 1986’s “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ On A Prayer” was not listening to Randy Travis and the Judds, the hottest names in country radio at the time. However, as country music evolved and changed, so did the many rock ‘n’ roll fans, who suddenly became a part of country music’s growing demographic. In 2006, Jon Bon Jovi and his band made an easy transition to country with “‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” his duet with Jennifer Nettles.

Tom Jones

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Tom Jones

A dynamic pop singer who made ladies scream at the swing of his hips, the “What’s New Pussycat?” singer also had a very successful country career. In 1967, he covered the Porter Wagoner hit “Green, Green Grass Of Home.” In 1976, his debut country release “Say You’ll Stay Until Tomorrow” hit No. 1 on the Billboard country music chart. In all, he put 10 songs on country’s Top 40, including “Darlin,” “Touch Me (I’ll Be Your Fool Once More),” “A Woman’s Touch” and 1981’s “Lady Lay Down,” originally a hit for John Conlee in 1978.

Ray Charles

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Ray Charles

As he was making a name for himself by mixing R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, gospel and Jazz, Charles took an unexpected turn in 1962 by releasing the groundbreaking album Modern Sounds in Country And Western Music. The album gave country classics like “You Win Again” and “‘I Can’t Sop Loving You” a new sound and introduced many new fans to the genre. In the early ’80s, Ray released a country duets project that produced the top 10 hit “We Didn’t See a Thing” with George Jones and Chet Atkins and the No. 1 hit “Seven Spanish Angels” with Willie Nelson.

Burl Ives

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Burl Ives

The storytelling snowman from “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer” started his career as a folk singer, which led to Broadway, TV and the movies. At first, Burl Ives was best known for his 1955 Broadway role “Big Daddy” in ‘Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.’ In 1958, he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in the movie ‘The Big Country.’ Several projects followed, and in 1962, he was welcomed on country radio with three Top 5 hits.

Julio Iglesias

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Julio Iglesias

Julio Iglesias was an established Latin crooner by the time Willie Nelson asked him to record a duet. While on tour overseas, Nelson discovered his amazingly smooth voice while listening to the radio. The Red-Headed Stranger then began the search for his unlikely singing partner to propose the idea of recording “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before.” In no time, Iglesias accepted the offer and traveled to the United States to record his vocals. The song rode up the country charts to No. 1 and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard pop chart.

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Jerry Lee Lewis

In 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis rocked his way up the pop charts with “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” and “Great Balls of Fire.” Surprisingly, both of these songs hit No. 1 on the Billboard country charts. Then, after his rock ‘n’ roll success dwindled, he released a successful string of country hits throughout the ’60s and ’70s. In all, the thumpin’ piano player racked up 49 Top 40 Billboard country hits, and even played the Grand Ole Opry.

Cyndi Lauper

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Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper says she’s looking forward to recording an album of country songs in 2016, hinting that it could be an album of covers she’s been singing for decades. She’s eyeing producer Tony Brown to help the project.

John Mayer

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John Mayer

Mayer flirted with country music for years but debuted his first country single in 2017 with “In the Blood,” a powerful song about mama drama. There’s some serious country pain in those lyrics.

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