{"id":25729,"date":"2026-05-22T08:52:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=25729"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:52:43","slug":"were-getting-married-reba-mcentire-stuns-the-entire-media-world-with-this-incredibly-surprising-announcement-over-the-weekend-at-70-years-old-reba-has-decided-to-end-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=25729","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe\u2019re getting married!\u201d Reba McEntire stuns the entire media world with this incredibly surprising announcement over the weekend! At 70 years old, Reba has decided to end her years of being single by saying yes to a sweet, simple proposal from her movie-star boyfriend Rex Linn\u2014right at their sprawling ranch in Texas!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a moment that\u2019s taken the country music world by surprise\u2014in the best way\u2014Reba McEntire has announced her engagement to longtime partner Rex Linn, and fans can\u2019t stop smiling.<\/p>\n

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For years, Reba and Rex seemed perfectly content without tying the knot. The country queen herself once joked, \u201cWe don\u2019t need a wedding\u2014we already have the love part figured out.\u201d But love, as it turns out, had one more surprise up its sleeve.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe always said we didn\u2019t need a ring,\u201d Reba shared with a laugh. \u201cAnd now it\u2019s on my finger.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Slow Burn That Turned Into Forever<\/p>\n

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Reba and Rex\u2019s story isn\u2019t one of whirlwind romance\u2014it\u2019s one of friendship that quietly turned into something beautiful. They reconnected in 2020 after decades of knowing each other, and what followed was a love built on laughter, mutual respect, and easy companionship.<\/p>\n

Whether they were sharing behind-the-scenes laughs on the set of Happy\u2019s Place or walking a red carpet hand-in-hand, fans couldn\u2019t help but notice: this wasn\u2019t just romance\u2014it was the kind of connection that felt real.<\/p>\n

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Fittingly, the proposal wasn\u2019t some flashy, media-staged moment. It was intimate, private, and true to who they are\u2014just two people who\u2019ve grown together and decided to make it forever.<\/p>\n

Fans Can\u2019t Get Enough<\/p>\n

Once the news hit social media, love poured in from all corners of the internet. Fellow country stars, longtime fans, and even Hollywood insiders chimed in to share their excitement.<\/p>\n

\u201cReba and Rex just became my new favorite love story.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe waited until it felt right\u2014so Reba.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what it looks like when best friends fall in love.\u201d<\/p>\n

And of course, thousands simply said: Congratulations, Reba! You deserve all the happiness.<\/p>\n

Why This Moment Matters<\/p>\n

Reba has never been one to follow trends or chase approval. From heartbreaks and personal loss to professional reinventions, she\u2019s always done things her own way\u2014with heart and grace. Her engagement to Rex isn\u2019t just exciting news\u2014it\u2019s a touching reminder that love doesn\u2019t have a deadline. It can show up later, stronger, and sweeter than ever.<\/p>\n

For a woman who\u2019s been a symbol of resilience and independence for decades, this next chapter feels just right.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to Reba and Rex\u2014two hearts, one ring, and a love story worth the wait.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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