Reba McEntire Celebrates No. 1 Hits

ByABC News via logo
November 28, 2005, 8:45 AM

Nov. 28, 2005 — -- Country sensation Reba McEntire has racked up several No. 1 hits in more than 20 years in the music industry, and now all 33 of her top tunes, plus two new songs, are available on her new album, "Reba's #1's."

McEntire, 50, sang two of her songs -- "Whoever's in New England" and "You're Gonna Be" -- live on "GMA" on Monday.

"Reba's #1's" is McEntire's 30th album.

"There were a lot of times when I had a lot of doubt, but it was tiny baby steps along the way," McEntire said. "You can make any dream come true if you have a great team working for you."

She has authored two books, launched a clothing line, dazzled critics as the lead in the Broadway production of "Annie Get Your Gun," and is currently starring in the fifth season of her sitcom, "Reba."

"My momma always said I had the attention span of a 2-year-old, so I guess it's good I'm doing so many things," McEntire said.

McEntire has received 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music awards, seven Country Music Association awards and two Grammys. She has sold 48 million albums in her career, and has a 15-year-old son, Shelby.

She said her new song, "You're Gonna Be," makes her think of her son.

"It says everything a parent wants to say to their child and so beautifully illustrates all of the emotions a parent goes through," McEntire said.

McEntire has a role in the animated move, "Charlotte's Web," which comes out next summer.