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.
Jesus Loves Me
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak, but He is strong
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Oh yes, Jesus loves me
Jesus loves me, this I know
As He loved so long ago
Taking children on His knee
Saying, "Let them come to me"
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
The lyrics to Reba McEntire's version of "Jesus Loves Me" are a simple yet powerful declaration of faith. The song is based on the popular Christian hymn of the same name, which was written in the 1800s by Anna Bartlett Warner. The song reminds us that Jesus loves everyone, regardless of age or strength, and that we can always turn to Him for comfort and guidance.
The first verse of the song reflects the message of faith we can find in the Bible. It reinforces the idea that Jesus' love is unconditional and never-ending. It also acknowledges the weakness of humans and the strength that comes from God. The second verse evokes the image of Jesus from the Bible, warmly welcoming children to sit on his knee and teaching us all about love, mercy, and forgiveness.
These lyrics proclaim a simple yet profound truth: that Jesus loves us deeply, and that this love is rooted in our faith. It's a message that rings as true now as it did centuries ago when the song was first written. The song is a reminder that we can always count on Jesus to provide us with unconditional love and compassion, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus loves me, this I know
I am aware that Jesus loves me
For the Bible tells me so
I know Jesus loves me because the Bible says it
Little ones to Him belong
Children and young people belong to Jesus
They are weak, but He is strong
Although children may be weak, Jesus is strong
Yes, Jesus loves me
It is true that Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
It is true that Jesus loves me
Oh yes, Jesus loves me
Jesus deeply loves me
The Bible tells me so
I know this because the Bible says it
As He loved so long ago
Jesus loved people a long time ago
Taking children on His knee
Jesus held children in his arms
Saying, "Let them come to me"
Jesus said to allow children to come close to him
Yes, Jesus loves me
It is true that Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
It is true that Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
It is true that Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
I know this because the Bible says it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trad, Reba McEntire
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leda Shelton
Reba
Thanks for that Beautiful Special Song couldn't came at a better time
Yes I know Father God ♥ me and has brought me this fare in my life
Has never left me behind he has
Taking my hand and walked
with me
He's helped me Carry My Cross Without Complaining
♥ Care Hugs
Always
👠🐶
Leda Hope
Holli Muniz
I am listening to this playlist right now on Amazon music and I feel like crying, God you every body. May he bless you all, thanks Reba
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Official Reba Mcentire
Awwn thank you very much ❤❤
Jack DeBerry
God Bless! Have a great day and week. Praying for you and your family!
FaithHopeCharityKJV
Still my go to Jesus song at 47 yrs old, I learned it in Sunday school & I got saved around that time at 6yrs old. I remember learning who Jesus was & I instantly knew HE LOVED ME even though nobody else did & he's been w me ever since even when I thought I was alone!
Thank you Jesus! God bless you all & God bless you Reba you're music has been a blessing since I was a kid as well! Happy you are sharing Jesus & his Love!
Official Reba Mcentire
God bless you to ❤❤
Jack DeBerry
God Bless! Have a great day and week. Praying for you and your family!
mlccH
Your Gospel Album is so brilliantly put together. Your song choices amazing. Your delivery beyond amazing. Thank U Reba, hope u know how much you’ve touched,hearts. You’re a beautiful soul
Reba Mcentire
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