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- Reba McEntire engaged to Rex Linn after admitting she lost faith in marriage following two divorces (foxnews.com)
Country music icon Reba McEntire is engaged! The singer and actress will wed her longtime partner, actor Rex Linn, a representative for McEntire confirmed.
The happy news was subtly revealed during an interview with E! Online before the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. When a reporter referred to Linn as McEntire’s fiancé, the couple didn’t correct them, sparking speculation.
While their romantic relationship began in 2020, McEntire and Linn’s connection goes back much further. The pair first met in 1991 but remained friends until reconnecting on the set of “Young Sheldon.”
McEntire has been open about her hesitation towards marriage following two previous divorces. She was married to cattle rancher Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987 and later to her former manager, Narvel Blackstock, until 2015.
Last year, she expressed to E! News that she didn’t have “much faith” in marriage after her past experiences, but was open to the idea if Linn felt strongly about it.
It seems Linn, whom McEntire affectionately calls “Sugar Tot,” was indeed keen on tying the knot. During a 2023 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” McEntire playfully stated that the decision to marry was “up to him.”
It appears he’s made his choice, and fans are thrilled for the happy couple.