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 ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1983, Reba McEntire Topped the Charts for the First Time With a Song She Had To Fight To Record

At this point, Reba McEntire’s name is practically synonymous with country music. With 75 million records sold, the “Fancy” singer is showing no signs of slowing down at 70. However, no one achieves ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1983, Reba McEntire Reached a Milestone That Let Her Take the Reins of Her Career and Become a Country Legend

On this day (January 9) in 1983, Reba McEntire was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “Can’t Even Get the Blues.” It was her first trip to the top of the chart. More than that, is ...

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 ...