If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the rumors swirling around. People are asking the same question over and over: did Reba McEntire get married already? It’s a fair thing to wonder. When two people are as visibly head-over-heels as Reba and her partner Rex Linn, fans naturally start looking for a ring or a secret chapel ceremony.
But here’s the straight talk.
As of early 2026, Reba McEntire is engaged, but she is not officially married to Rex Linn.
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They’ve been a "thing" since 2020. They are practically inseparable. They even work together on the NBC sitcom Happy's Place. Honestly, they act more like a married couple than most people who actually have the paperwork, but they haven’t walked down the aisle just yet.
The Proposal That Almost Didn't Happen
Rex Linn didn't just wake up one day and decide to wing it. He actually had this grand, cinematic plan to propose during an African safari in June 2024. Can you imagine? The Queen of Country and the CSI: Miami star under the stars in Africa. But, as life often does, things got complicated. The timing never felt right during the trip, so Rex—bless him—carried that ring all the way back to the States.
He eventually popped the question on Christmas Eve 2024 at their ranch in Tennessee.
It was low-key. It was private. It was just them by a creek they love. Reba later told USA Today that she actually paused for about 21 seconds before saying yes. Rex was apparently terrified she was going to reject him and he’d have to disappear into the creek! But she said "Yes" three times.
Why We Only Just Found Out
You might be wondering why, if they got engaged in 2024, everyone is only now obsessing over the "did Reba McEntire get married" question in 2026.
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Well, they kept it a total secret for months.
They were going to announce it in January 2025, but then the devastating California wildfires happened. Reba felt it wasn't the right time to celebrate "our joy" when so many people were losing everything. That’s just Reba for you. Always Classy.
They finally let the cat out of the bag on the red carpet at the 2025 Emmy Awards in September. A reporter called Rex her "fiancé," and Reba just beamed and nodded. No big press release. No dramatic magazine cover. Just a happy woman finally sharing her news.
A Look Back: Reba’s Marriage History
To understand why people are so invested in this, you have to look at where she’s been. This won’t be Reba’s first time at the altar.
- Charlie Battles (1976–1987): He was a steer wrestling champion. They were married for 11 years while Reba was just starting to claw her way to the top of the charts.
- Narvel Blackstock (1989–2015): This was the big one. Narvel was her manager and her partner in everything for 26 years. They have a son, Shelby. When they divorced in 2015, it sent shockwaves through the country music world.
Reba has been vocal about the fact that she didn't necessarily go looking for love again after the divorce. But then Rex happened. They actually met back in 1991 on the set of The Gambler Returns, but they were just friends for thirty years. It took a pandemic and a lot of "Coffee Camp" Zoom calls in 2020 for them to realize they were meant for each other.
What Will the Wedding Look Like?
If you're waiting for a massive, televised royal wedding of country music, you might be disappointed. Reba has been very clear that a "Reba-Rex wedding" is going to be "very different."
She’s 70 now. He’s 69. They aren't interested in the fluff.
They’ve described their future ceremony as "low-key." Think lots of friends, lots of family, and—most importantly—lots of food. Rex actually joked in late 2025 that Reba only has about 13 free days in her entire 2026 schedule because of The Voice and her sitcom.
They are in the "fun phase" of the engagement. Reba says she feels like a teenager again. Honestly, after 50 years in the spotlight, who can blame her for wanting to take it slow?
Actionable Takeaway for Fans
If you want to keep up with the actual date (whenever they finally pick one), here is what you should do:
- Watch Happy’s Place: The chemistry you see on screen between Bobbie and Emmett is 100% real. They’ve admitted they don't even have to "act" the romance parts.
- Follow Reba on Instagram: She’s likely to drop a photo of the "Tater Tots" (their nicknames for each other) rather than doing a formal announcement.
- Ignore the "Secret Wedding" Tabloids: Unless it comes from Reba herself or a reputable outlet like People, it’s probably just clickbait.
The truth is, Reba is happier than she's ever been. Whether they sign the papers tomorrow or three years from now, they’ve already found their "finish line" together.