Country music royalty Reba McEntire has finally broken her silence about that magical moment when long-term partner Rex Linn got down on one knee, and the result is every bit as romantic as fans had hoped.
The Perfect Proposal
In an exclusive revelation, the 69-year-old singing sensation described the proposal as "absolutely perfect" and completely unexpected. "He did it at my house in Oklahoma," McEntire shared, her voice filled with emotion. "It was just so intimate and personal - exactly what I would have wanted."
The couple, who began their romance during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, have built a relationship that McEntire describes as her happiest yet. "I've never been in a relationship like this," she confessed. "We're just so comfortable with each other."
Keeping It Simple
When it comes to wedding plans, the pair are determined to keep things low-key and authentic to who they are. "We're not going to have a big, huge wedding," McEntire revealed. "We want something small and intimate with close family and friends."
The singer emphasized that their focus is on the marriage itself rather than the spectacle of the ceremony. "The main thing is we love each other and we want to be together," she stated with characteristic sincerity.
A Pandemic Love Story
McEntire and Linn's relationship blossomed under unusual circumstances. They first connected while working together on the television series Young Sheldon, but it was during the lockdown period that their bond truly deepened.
"We started talking every day during COVID," McEntire recalled. "We'd have happy hour on the phone every night at 6:30. That's really when we got to know each other."
Looking Forward
Now engaged and planning their future together, the couple are navigating how to merge their busy professional lives. McEntire, who continues to tour and record new music, acknowledges the challenges but remains optimistic.
"We're still working on how we're going to do everything," she admitted. "But we're committed to making it work because what we have is too special to lose."
For fans of the country superstar, this engagement represents a beautiful new chapter in the life of an artist who has always worn her heart on her sleeve. As McEntire herself puts it: "I've never been happier, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us."
