Reba McEntire Quotes - Page 2

I grew up in southeastern Oklahoma on a working cattle ranch, and it was always very romantic to me: The West, the cowboy, the Western way of life.

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake. but its worth making

Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not.

For me, singing sad songs often has a way of healing a situation. It gets the hurt out in the open into the light, out of the darkness.

The biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them.

When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on.

My mama is my best friend. We have fun, we can talk about anything, she always is on my side but really quick to tell me when I'm wrong. That's a true friend. She's loyal, smart, witty and intelligent. She loves family and loves to travel. All the things I love!

I've never turned my back on country music.

I always like story songs, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Mel Tillis, Red Stegall, when they'd do their story songs. I was totally enthralled.

Everything I've done in my career is a result of growing up in rural Oklahoma, because if I hadn't had the training from Mama and Daddy to work hard, to do what I'm told, to take directions, to mind and to do a good job at anything I set out to do, then I wouldn't be where I am today.

I don't think quantity time is as special as quality time with your family.

I think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one.

Sometimes I hate how much I love him But everyday I love him more

I just feel like the people who are discouraged about religion, it's [really] the connotation of people that go to church. People that go to church love the Lord and they like to be around people who love the Lord. It's a fellowship and it's a growth and it's a feeding for them that when they're in a social group of people who believe, it makes them grow spiritually.

A good song has to have a great melody, and the lyrics have to touch my heart. Now, if it's just a little toe-tapper, got to make me feel good somehow or another, or when I sing it I can't make you feel good.

I was one of the very first people to ever do a video in country music.

Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through.

When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.

Growing up is not being so dead-set on making everybody happy.

Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around.

I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.

Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician.

I don’t think there's ever been a point in my career where I've said, 'I've made it.' What does that mean, 'I've made it?' Made it to what? If you say, 'I've made it.' then are you finished? I don't want to be finished. I don't want to quit.

I've got CDs in my car, listening all the time for that next song, because everybody's looking.

When onstage, I always try to take my audience through as many emotions as I possibly can. I want them to go from laughter to tears, be shocked and surprised and walk out the door with a renewed sense of themselves - and maybe a smile.