Why is Reba McEntire at the Oscars? Did Reba win an Oscar?

Reba Nell McEntire, also known mononymously as Reba, is an American country music singer, actress, and businesswoman.

She is often referred to as “the Queen of Country,” having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

Reba McEntire took the stage at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) to offer a message of strength with her performance of “Somehow You Do” from the film Four Good Days.

Why is Reba McEntire at the Oscars?

Reba McEntire took the stage at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) to offer a message of strength with her performance of “Somehow You Do” from the film Four Good Days.

Reba looked magnificent on the stage as she wowed fans in a black V-neck velvet Dolce and Gabbana gown with embellished waist detailing. At the end of the song, the crowd cheered for her while many looked moved.

However, she admitted that she had been “very emotional” before the big moment as days before she was due to perform at the 1991 ceremony, eight members of her touring band were killed in a plane crash.

Did Reba win an Oscar?

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has won 16 ACM Awards, 15 American Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 6 CMA Awards, 3 GRAMMY Awards, a GMA Dove Award, and was a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors.