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.
Mary Did You Know
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You've kissed the face of God
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
The lyrics to Reba McEntire's song Mary Did You Know are an emotional and thought-provoking journey through the life of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary. The song asks Mary if she knew the great things her son, Jesus, would accomplish during his life. It poses questions such as: "Did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?", "Did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?", and "Did you know that your baby boy is the Lord of all creation?". Throughout the song, Mary is reminded of the many miracles her son will perform and of the impact he will have on the world.
The lyrics of the song are not only powerful for Christians but for people of all faiths or no faith at all. The lyrics urge listeners to think about the impact one person can have on the world, and remind us to be grateful to those who came before us and made sacrifices that ensured a better future for others. The song also reminds us of the importance of faith, and how believing in something can give us the strength to overcome even the most difficult obstacles.
The song was written in 1984 by Mark Lowry, a Christian comedian and singer, and co-written by Buddy Greene, a guitarist and composer. It has been performed by many artists, including Kenny Rogers and Pentatonix, and has won several awards. It is a beloved Christmas song and is often played during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, did you know
Did you have any idea
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
That your son will eventually be able to walk on water
Did you know
Were you aware
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
That your son will be responsible for saving the lives of our children
Did you know
Were you aware
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
That your son has come to give you a new life
This child that you've delivered
The child that you have given birth to
Will soon deliver you
Will one day be the one to save you
Mary, did you know
Did you have any idea
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
That your son will be able to restore the sight of a person who is blind
Did you know
Were you aware
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
That your son will be able to stop a storm using only his hand
Did you know
Were you aware
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
That your son has walked where angels have walked
And when you kiss your little boy
And when you give your son a kiss
You've kissed the face of God
You have kissed the face of God
Mary, did you know?
Did you have any idea
The blind will see
That people who are blind will be able to see
The deaf will hear
That people who are deaf will be able to hear
And the dead will live again
And people who have died will come back to life
The lame will leap
People who are unable to walk will suddenly be able to jump with joy
The dumb will speak
People who cannot speak will suddenly be able to express themselves
The praises of the Lamb
Will express their gratitude for the Lamb
Mary, did you know
Did you have any idea
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
That your son is the master of everything that exists
Did you know
Were you aware
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
That your son will one day be responsible for ruling over all nations
Did you know
Were you aware
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
That your son is the perfect sacrifice for sins
This sleeping child you're holding
The young child that you are currently holding
Is the Great I Am
Is the almighty God of all existence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry
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Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the lamb
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heavens perfect lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the great I am
@davidthistle1042
Last night I was listening to this as I was waiting on the side of a Highway due to mechanical problems. It was very calming. And, it reminded me the true meaning of Christmas 🎄! Christmas 🎅 is everyday for me. Salvation happened through the sacrifices of Christ. This year, let us all remember, everyday is a gift from God. Use your days, everyday, with the thought, it is a gift!
@debrarosenblum9055
This song is my favorite Christmas song, and Reba sings like an angel ❣️❣️❣️🕊️🕊️🕊️❣️❣️❣️
Imagine being chosen to be Jesus mother, Would LEAVE ME IN AWE ❣️❣️❣️🕊️🕊️🕊️❣️❣️❣️
HE IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF KINGS ❣️❣️❣️🕊️🕊️🕊️❣️❣️❣️
@dimitrisspan276
This performance from Reba McEntire is a masterpiece !!
... And this song is one of the diificults !!
@ME-fk9gx
Thank you for being so respectful with mark's song and doing it so well
@lindaburns5817
AHHHHHH REBA, YOU FEEL THE WARMTH OF YOUR VOICE IN YOUR SONGS. SO BEAUTIFUL AND LOVELY TO HEAR!!! THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS ✝️🌹💋🎼🎤⚘❤🇺🇸🙏🦋
@sarahlasalle2554
Wow you sing beautiful ❤
@hippieluv
Bravo Miss Reba👍🙂
@michaelfoley417
Beautiful Reba . Did you know that you're still a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice and a beautiful smile. Still a beautiful precious treasure? Loluv Be Blessed
@pamabbott586
Reba you never disappoint anyone. God bless you and I love you
@reidhowington2846
Just Beautiful ❤️