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Reba's Singing Career
Reba has wowed many people across the us over the past few decades. This including her breakthrough in her acting and singing career while also being a single mother. She has brought joy to the ears of her fans while giving them courage within the lyrics of her songs. But growing up .
Reba was born on march 28, 1955 in McAlester, Oklahoma to a family of champion steer ropers. “While growing up reba and her three siblings spent time traveling to and from their father’s world championship rodeo performances (Biography.com Editors).” Reba’s mother, Jacqueline, inspired her children's musical talent. During many long rides to their fathers rodeo performances they would pass time by singing and learning to harmonize. By the time reba was in the


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