With a contract to Mercury Records (1975), McEntire began her professional career singing heavily pop-influenced ballads, a far cry from the neotraditionalist movement she would help lead a few years later.
"I Don't Want To Be A One Night Stand" became her first charting single in 1976. Her first Top 10 hit "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" followed four years later, and in 1982 she scored her first #1 hit with "Can't Even Get The Blues."
Frustrated at her limited commercial success, McEntire left Mercury and signed with MCA Records in 1984. 1984's "Just A Little Love" wasn't much different form her Mercury material and was only moderately successful. However, another album followed later that same year, titled "My Kind of Country." This was a return-to-roots record, complete with fiddles and steel. It was comprised largely of covers of classic country songs, as well as original songs such as "How Blue" and the Harlan Howard-penned "Somebody Should Leave", both of which reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
In the early 1990s McEntire expanded her audience by adopting a softer, more pop-oriented sound. She became one of the best-selling country artists of all time, releasing three volumes of greatest hits collections.
Since that first #1 hit in 1982, she's forked out 21 more chartbusters, which are all recapped on "Reba #1s" released on November 22nd, 2005. The 2-disc compilation features all 22 number one singles (according to Billboard magazine) in chronological order, including two new tracks "You're Gonna Be" and "Love Needs A Holiday." "Reba #1s" also contains 11 singles that reached the #1 spot in publications other than Billboard.
She won the Female Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Music Association four times in a row (a record she holds with Martina McBride), and had dozens of Top Ten hits during the 80s. For her contribution to the recording industry, Reba McEntire has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. In 1995, she was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is one of only six solo women (others include Shania Twain, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Taylor Swift), to win the Country Music Association's highest honor, "Entertainer Of The Year". McEntire continued to hit the charts through the 2000s, as well as appearing in television and film, most notably Tremors, a cult horror movie series, Forever Love, and One Night at McCool's. She also starred as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway, receiving critical acclaim.
From 2001 to 2007, Reba starred in the hit WB television show, Reba (with Texan actor Christopher Rich as her philandering ex-husband), even getting a visit from fellow country star Dolly Parton who played Reba's character's supervisor at a real estate firm.
How Great Thou Art
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, oh how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
And lead me home, oh what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And there proclaim, "Oh my God, how great Thou art"
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, oh how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
The lyrics to Reba McEntire's rendition of "How Great Thou Art" capture the profound awe and reverence one feels when contemplating the vastness and beauty of the universe. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the wonders of God's creation, realizing the magnitude of His power as seen in the stars and the rolling thunder. The imagery of "awesome wonder" emphasizes the overwhelming sense of amazement and admiration for the divine workmanship.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the personal relationship with the Savior. The singer's soul begins to sing praises to God for His greatness. This acknowledgment of God's greatness is not just a mere belief but is deeply felt within the soul. The repetition of the phrase "How great Thou art" reinforces the sentiment of marvel and admiration. The lyrics express a profound connection with the Savior and a desire to extol His greatness.
The final verse takes a forward-looking perspective, anticipating the glorious return of Christ. The prospect of being led home by the Savior fills the heart with an overwhelming joy. The singer envisions humbly bowing in adoration before God, proclaiming His greatness. This verse emphasizes the anticipation of being in the divine presence and recognizing the greatness of God vocalized by the entire soul.
Overall, "How Great Thou Art" is a powerful hymn that magnifies God's creation, His greatness, and the personal connection one has with their Savior. It conveys a profound sense of wonder and reverence, encapsulating the overwhelming feeling of being in the presence of the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Oh Lord, my God, when I am filled with awe and amazement
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
Reflecting upon all the worlds that Your Hands have created
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
I witness the beauty of the stars and the sound of the thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Your power manifested throughout the entire universe
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee
In response, my soul sings praises to You, my Savior God
How great Thou art, oh how great Thou art
Expressing the magnitude of Your greatness, oh how great You truly are
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
When Jesus returns with joyful acclamations
And lead me home, oh what joy shall fill my heart
And guides me to my eternal home, the joy that will overflow in my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
At that moment, I will humbly bow in adoration
And there proclaim, "Oh my God, how great Thou art"
And there I will declare, "Oh my God, You are truly great"
How great Thou art, oh how great Thou art
Emphasizing again the greatness of Your being, oh how great You are
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
How incredibly great You are, how truly great You are
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Stuart Keene Hine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MistaSCARY
Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord.
1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”
3For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper
And from the deadly pestilence.
4He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.
5You will not be afraid of the terror by night,
Or of the arrow that flies by day;
6Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.
7A thousand may fall at your side
And ten thousand at your right hand,
But it shall not approach you.
8You will only look on with your eyes
And see the recompense of the wicked.
9For you have made the Lord, my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place.
10No evil will befall you,
Nor will any plague come near your tent.
11For He will give His angels charge concerning you,
To guard you in all your ways.
12They will bear you up in their hands,
That you do not strike your foot against a stone.
13You will tread upon the lion and cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you will trample down.
14“Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.
15He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
16With a long life I will satisfy him
And let him see My salvation.”
@MarkDC-okiefromMuskogee
I have to say my FAITH has never been so wavered. And I've been in church my entire life but nothing prepared me for losing my Mom. I'm devastated!!!!! This particular song makes me think. Someone somewhere is praying for me. Love you Reba and Bill and Gloria!
@jessicablackwell714
Absolutely beautiful! I gotta say, Reba and Carrie Underwood rock at singing this song!
I can feel God's presence around me each time I hear it!
Thank you Reba & GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!
@K.Swift1968
You got to love Reba, she can belt out anything... Such a beautiful job on this timeless, classic hymn.. Thank you for the blessing this a.m...
@lindavanocker1841
Karen Swift..... but she did not belt it out! I kept waiting for her to do the song justice !! Very disappointed !
@Blestful
O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
- Psalm 8:9 (KJV)
❤🙏
@PatriciaR.E.
I love this song, it speaks what I feel in my heart to my Lord Jesus. He Is my All in All! 👏 Beautiful job singing this Reba & Lord bless you. 👏 Lord bless you all. Whatever your needs are, just remember how Great our Lord Is! Love & Prayers always, Sister Pat 💓👏🙌
@darlenewatts6852
GOD bless you Pat. I love this song to. I was listening to Ten Thousand Angels yesterday.. Where would we be at if our LORD and Saviour would had called those ten thousand angels to take him off the cross...( it would had been better to had never been born) I'm so thankful for his love. There is no GOD like Jehovah who rides the heavens to help us. And in his excellency on a cloud. The eternal GOD is our refuge and underneath is his everlasting arms. He will thrust out the enemy from before us and he will say Destroy. With the shield of his help and the sword of his majesty, our enemies will submit to us and we will tread down their high places.
@PatriciaR.E.
@@darlenewatts6852 You’re absolutely right! I’m reminded of Psalm 91 & that has gotten me through so many hard times. We’re in our Lords arms of love, Mercy & Grace! Without Him we couldn’t make it another day. I pray He blesses you abundantly & your family. What a wonderful God we serve!! 👏🙌
Love, Sister Pat💓
@darlenewatts6852
@@PatriciaR.E. Thank you Pat. Yes if not for the LORD I would had lost it. My oldest son Johnathan died in Jan 2016. Two months later my husband died. We were married when I was 17, tomorrow I will be 61. He was my best friend. I miss them so much. I have 2 more sons Stephen and Jacob. Stephen was sent to prison for stealing. He was on meth and pills. Please pray for him. Jacob don't mess with drugs and works everyday. I'm concerned about their relationship with Jesus. Please pray for them and me to. I need for the LORD to help me find a place to live. I lost my home. I walk away and left it furniture , dishes , clothes everything. I did not have a place to store them so I just walked away. My disability came through so I have an income now. I lost my car to, so i' m walking now. I just need prayer. Thank you and GOD BLESS
@darlenewatts6852
@@PatriciaR.E. I get up early every morning about 3 and do my devotions. I feel an urgency toget up early and pray.