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.
I Keep On Lovin
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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That's what my Mama always said
Faith is the belief in something more than what you know
That's what the Good Book says
You gotta play the cards you got
Who knows what fate is holding
At times you gotta go without knowing where you're going
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Lord knows we've had our share of fights
Our sleepless nights, our ups and downs
We've had plenty and then some of baby I'm gones and turnarounds
Sometimes I swear it might be easier to throw in the towel
Someday we're gonna look back
And say look at us now
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs
I didn't mean it like thats
I'd never hurt yous
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs
I didn't mean it like thats
I'd never hurt yous
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
In "I Keep On Lovin'," Reba McEntire croons about the struggles of love and the importance of persistence. She draws on her mother's wisdom, likening love to the patience of Job and placing faith in something beyond what we know. McEntire sings about the unpredictable nature of fate and the importance of playing the cards we are dealt, even if we can't see where they will lead us. Amidst all these uncertainties, one thing remains constant - the singer's unwavering love for her partner, despite the many obstacles they've faced. She promises to keep loving through the fights, the sleepless nights, and the times when it might feel easier to give up. In the end, she believes they will look back and marvel at their resilience, grateful for the love that kept them going.
On its surface, "I Keep On Lovin'" is a classic country ballad about the struggles of a committed relationship. However, many listeners have interpreted the song as a reflection on McEntire's own life and relationships. At the time of its release, she was in the midst of a painful divorce from her husband of eleven years Narvel Blackstock, and many of her fans saw the song's lyrics as an affirmation of her determination to move forward and find new love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love takes the patience of Job
Love requires enduring perseverance and resilience.
That's what my Mama always said
This wisdom was passed on by my mother.
Faith is the belief in something more than what you know
Faith entails trust and confidence beyond what we perceive.
That's what the Good Book says
This guidance is affirmed by the scriptures.
You gotta play the cards you got
You have to work with what you have been dealt.
Who knows what fate is holding
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
At times you gotta go without knowing where you're going
Sometimes you have to embark on a journey without a clear destination.
That's why I keep on lovin' you
That's the reason I persist in my love for you.
Through the baby don't leave mes
Despite the moments of insecurity and doubt in our relationship.
And never will agains
Despite promises of never repeating past mistakes.
And I promise tos
Despite the vows of commitment and faithfulness.
Lord knows we've had our share of fights
God is aware of the conflicts we have faced.
Our sleepless nights, our ups and downs
The various challenges and highs and lows we have experienced.
We've had plenty and then some of baby I'm gones and turnarounds
We have encountered numerous instances of contemplating ending the relationship and changing one's mind.
Sometimes I swear it might be easier to throw in the towel
At times, it seems like giving up would be the simpler option.
Someday we're gonna look back
One day, we will reflect on our journey.
And say look at us now
And marvel at how far we have come.
Through the I take it backs
Despite moments of regret and apology.
I didn't mean it like thats
Despite misunderstanding or hurtful words.
I'd never hurt yous
Despite the commitment to avoid causing pain.
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
Oh, I persist in my love for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ronnie Dunn, Terry Mcbride
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I Keep on Lovin' You
Reba McEntire
Love takes the patience of Job
That's what my Mama always said
Faith is the belief in something more than what you know
That's what the Good Book says
You gotta play the cards you got
Who knows what fate is holding
At times you gotta go without knowing where you're going
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Lord knows we've had our share of fights
Our sleepless nights, our ups and downs
We've had plenty and then some of baby I'm gones and turnarounds
Sometimes I swear it might be easier to throw in the towel
Someday we're gonna look back
And say look at us now
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs
I didn't mean it like thats
I'd never hurt yous
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs
I didn't mean it like thats
I'd never hurt yous
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn / Terry Mcbride
I Keep on Lovin' You lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
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Love takes the patience of Job
That's what my Mama always said
Faith is the belief in something more than what you know
That's what the Good Book says
You gotta play the cards you got
Who knows what fate is holding
At times you gotta go without knowing where you're going
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Lord knows we've had our share of fights
Our sleepless nights, our ups and downs
We've had plenty and then some of baby I'm gones and turnarounds
Sometimes I swear it might be easier to throw in the towel
Someday we're gonna look back
Say look at us now
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs
I didn't mean it like that's
I'd never hurt yous
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs
I didn't mean it like that
I'd never hurt yous
Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
BoredTrucker52
This was my wedding song and the song of our marriage. Divorced 5 years now and tonight is the first time I had the courage to listen to it. And tears flowed loving a Narcissist was hard but I loved her with everything I had it just wasn't enough
BoredTrucker52
@Ashley it's a nightmare am I right
Carla Chandler
I’ve been married 37 years in dec we never had a song we never danced.
Mandy Patrowic
I never been married but I been engaged and went thru a lot with a narcissist ever since I got out that relationship I been a single mom since
Paula Bean
Marriage can be a battle… it’s hard at times. Your mate can be your best friend or your worst enemy. I pray for the ones in the difficult marriages….remember there’s always a way out.
Jenni Burton
Me too. He was horrible
Katherine Stanley-Anderson
REBA is Queen of Country!! Been a fan for over 20yrs, started as a little girl belting out FANCY with her while doing chores. I LOVE YOU REBA! I remember thinking that at our "first dance" I was going to break down & get choked up (not be able to sing it to my husband) because everytime I hear it even now it happens, BUT FOR THAT ONE MOMENT IN TIME I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT THROUGH SINGING WITH A GREAT BIG SMILE!!! Thanks Reba for the decades of great music, you've touched this country girls soul!
325beachbum
REBA..you never cease to amaze me...Your music has brought me through some of my darkest hours...Listening to the words of your songs is like living my own life through your music...thank you! thank you!thank you!!!!!
theuninvited1944
What a great song by Reba McEntire in tribute to the importance of love in the institution of marriage.Her songs always come from the heart,and the belief in the values that made this country great.I never get tired of hearing this Lady sing.
Jason Lynch
Oh she’s my favorite artist I love her songs so much