Reba McEntire's Romantic Rollercoaster

For decades now, Reba McEntire has been serenading us with heartfelt country love songs, inspired by her own experiences in love. The Grammy-winning artist, though no longer married, continues to embrace love and dating with open arms, even in her 60s. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and the courage to keep trying, no matter what life throws her way.

First Marriage: Reba and Charlie Battles

Back in 1976, Reba tied the knot with her first love, Charlie Battles. It was a marriage that seemed destined for the stars, but as life would have it, their paths diverged after more than a decade together. By 1987, they decided to part ways, each continuing their journey alone. Though the marriage didn't last forever, it laid the foundation for Reba's future adventures in love.

Second Marriage: Reba and Narvel Blackstock

In 1989, Reba found love again with Narvel Blackstock, a film producer who quickly became an integral part of her life. For 26 years, they were a power couple, sharing both personal and professional successes. But life had other plans, and in 2015, Narvel filed for divorce, leaving Reba blindsided and heartbroken. A close friend revealed just how tough it was for her: "Narvel was her protector, her business partner, and manager. She had no idea it was coming," the friend told Closer Weekly in March 2019. "She felt sorry for herself for about a month, but then she snapped out of it." And snap out of it she did, proving once again that she's a fighter, not a quitter.

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Love After Divorce: Reba and Anthony "Skeeter" Lasuzzo

In 2017, Reba decided to give love another shot, this time with wildlife photographer Anthony "Skeeter" Lasuzzo. For a while, it seemed like they were the perfect match, with Reba describing their relationship as a "match made in heaven." However, the demands of her busy schedule and Skeeter's laid-back retired lifestyle proved to be too much, and they parted ways amicably in November 2019. "Skeeter is a great guy," a friend told Closer, "but their lives just didn't mesh very well." Despite the split, Reba remained optimistic, saying she was fine being single for a while, though she still dreams of finding love again and growing old with someone special.

New Beginnings: Reba and Rex Linn

It didn't take long for Reba to find love again. In early 2020, she started dating actor Rex Linn, and their romance blossomed over a dinner in New York City. Reba spoke glowingly of Rex during an episode of her "Living and Learning" podcast in early October, saying, "[We've been] having discussions about our past, our families, funny stories, him being an actor, me being an actress." She added, "He's very into my music, I’m very into his career—it's just great getting to talk to somebody who I find very interesting, very funny, and very smart, and who is interested in me too." It's clear that Reba is truly happy, and her fans couldn't be more thrilled for her.

Take a look at the gallery below to explore a complete timeline of Reba’s dating history.