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.
One Child One Day
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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A mother and a father who had come so far
How could they know about their son
And the miracle he'd become
That he held the soul of man
In his tiny little hands
[Chorus]
And the universe will never be the same
From Bethlehem
Cause the angels' voices rejoicing in his name
Oh, and I believe with all my heart
That he will show the way
And you and I will meet
One child one day
A small white church, a mountainside
Cathedrals filled with music, and golden light
Oh, we gather everywhere
For the peace that's always there
For the story that is told
Of a birth so long ago
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Reba McEntire's song "One Child One Day" tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the miracle that he became. The three wise men, a shining star, a mother and a father who had come so far, had no idea that their son would hold the soul of man in his tiny hands. They had no idea about the magnitude of the miracle that had occurred. The song suggests that the birth of Jesus Christ had a profound and lasting impact on the universe itself, as angels' voices rejoiced in his name.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of one child, one day. The universe will never be the same again since the birth of this one child in Bethlehem. It is believed that he will show the way and we will all meet him one day. The small white church, mountainside and cathedrals filled with music and golden light all gather everywhere to celebrate this peace and the story that was told a long time ago.
The song is deeply touching and powerful in its message. It speaks to the profound impact that the birth of Jesus Christ had on humanity and the universe itself. The song emphasizes that one child can change the world, and we need to remember this message always.
Line by Line Meaning
Three wise men, a shining star
The three wise men were guided by a shining star to the birthplace of the baby who would change the world.
A mother and a father who had come so far
Mary and Joseph traveled a long way to Bethlehem, not knowing that their son would bring salvation to mankind.
How could they know about their son
Mary and Joseph had no idea that their child would change the world and bring hope to all mankind.
And the miracle he'd become
Jesus Christ was a miracle and his birth represented a new beginning for humanity.
That he held the soul of man
Jesus held the souls of all mankind in his tiny hands, representing the enormous responsibility he would have in changing the world.
In his tiny little hands
Jesus was a small and helpless baby, yet he held immense power and responsibility as the savior of the world.
One child one day
Through the birth of Jesus, the world was forever changed and hope was brought to all mankind.
And the universe will never be the same
The birth of Jesus changed the course of history and brought hope and salvation to all mankind.
From Bethlehem
The small town of Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, became the birthplace of hope and salvation for all mankind.
Cause the angels' voices rejoicing in his name
The angels celebrated the birth of Jesus, recognizing that his arrival on Earth was a cause for great joy and happiness.
Oh, and I believe with all my heart
The singer believes wholeheartedly in the power and impact of Jesus' birth and the hope it brought to the world.
That he will show the way
Jesus showed humanity the path to righteousness and salvation through his teachings and actions during his time on Earth.
And you and I will meet
Through following the teachings of Jesus, the singer believes that she will one day join him in eternal life.
A small white church, a mountainside
The birth of Jesus is celebrated in all corners of the world, from humble small churches to grand cathedrals on mountaintops.
Cathedrals filled with music, and golden light
The church bells ring out and choirs sing praises to God and Jesus during Christmas celebrations, creating a beautiful and magical atmosphere.
Oh, we gather everywhere
Christian communities come together all over the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope he brought to humanity.
For the peace that's always there
Jesus' message of peace is a core part of Christmas celebrations and is a reminder of the importance of kindness and understanding towards others.
For the story that is told
The story of Jesus' birth is shared and celebrated every year, providing inspiration and hope to all people, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Of a birth so long ago
The birth of Jesus may have happened thousands of years ago, but his message and impact continue to be felt around the world, bringing hope and joy to millions.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERRY HOUSE, LAYNG MARTINE, LAYNG, JR. MARTINE
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