Feb 19, 1897

John McEntire is born in Lula, Oklahoma. The rodeo pro eventually counts Reba McEntire among his grandchildren

Nov 30, 1927

Clark McEntire is born in Graham, Oklahoma. He becomes the father to singers Reba McEntire, Pake McEntire and Susie Luchsinger

Mar 17, 1950

Reba McEntire's parents, Clark and Jacqueline, get married at the First Baptist Church in Atoka, Oklahoma

Jun 23, 1953

Dale "Pake" McEntire is born in Chockie, Oklahoma. The older brother of Reba McEntire, the rodeo pro picks up a Top 10 hit of his own in 1986 with "Savin' My Love For You"

Mar 28, 1955

Reba McEntire is born in McAlester, Oklahoma. The winner of multiple Entertainer of the Year awards, she becomes a country icon while expanding into movies, Broadway and even a TV sitcom, entering the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011

Nov 8, 1957

Martha Susan McEntire born in Atoka, Oklahoma. The younger sister of Reba McEntire, she becomes better known in her adult years as Christian country singer Susie Luchsinger

Sep 24, 1961

Clark McEntire, Reba's father, wins the National Steer Roping Championship in Laramie, Wyoming

Dec 10, 1974

Red Steagall hears Reba McEntire sing the national anthem at the National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City. He arranges for her to go to Nashville to do a few demo sessions, paving the way for her recording career

Nov 11, 1975

Reba McEntire signs her first recording contract, with Mercury Records

Jan 22, 1976

Reba McEntire has her first recording session for Mercury Records at Nashville's Woodland Sound Studios