Reba McEntire is one of the most multi-faceted country stars out there. She has a country singing career that has spanned decades and she’s acted in films, starred in her own sitcom and currently owns several businesses. Since it’s her birthday, here are 10 fascinating things that you didn’t know about the chart-topping country singer:
10. Born to Play
She taught herself how to play the guitar. Using a Dummies book, she learned how to read notes and then practiced cords until her fingers were calloused. Listening to the radio, she and her siblings learned to sing harmonies.