Country music icon Reba McEntire, aged seventy, appeared absolutely radiant as she attended the prestigious 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this past Sunday. The celebrated songstress, affectionately known as The Queen of Country, was accompanied by her fiancé, actor Rex Linn, aged sixty-nine, with the couple sharing warm moments on the illustrious red carpet.
Elegant Style on the Red Carpet
McEntire showcased impeccable style for the high-profile event, donning a sophisticated silver blazer adorned with intricate snakeskin detailing and sparkling embellishments. Her ensemble was completed with fitted black trousers, sleek knee-high boots, and a delicate lace top underneath. She accessorised beautifully with silver teardrop earrings and a subtle, dainty necklace.
Her signature reddish-orange hair was styled in soft, cascading waves parted in the middle, framing a glamorous makeup look featuring voluminous lashes and a smoky eye shadow. A light blush and nude satin lip tint provided the perfect finishing touches to her radiant appearance.
A Supportive Partner
Rex Linn, renowned for his role in Better Call Saul, complemented his partner's elegance in a smart pin-striped dark grey blazer, paired with a black shirt and trousers. He added a patterned scarf and classic black shoes, presenting a polished look for the occasion. The couple, who first began their romance in 2020, beamed with cheerful smiles as they paused for photographs amidst the glitz of the event, held at the Crypto.com Arena with comedian Trevor Noah as host.
Grammy Nomination and Poignant Tribute
McEntire arrived at the Grammys with a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaborative track Trailblazer, featuring Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson. Beyond the nomination, her participation held profound personal significance as she was set to perform in the evening's In Memoriam tribute alongside artists Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson.
The performance was particularly emotional for McEntire, as it honoured her former stepson and late talent manager, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away in August 2025 at the age of forty-eight following a battle with melanoma. Blackstock was previously married to singer Kelly Clarkson.
"It really is special to me, because my son is one that we're honouring," McEntire shared with E! News on the red carpet. "He passed away in August and so Brandon is going to be up on the stage with Brandy, and me, and Lukas, and the two ladies playing the cello and the violin, so it's going to be very special." She further expressed that taking the stage for this tribute would become her "favorite memory" from the event.
Engagement and Lasting Romance
The couple publicly announced their engagement in September 2025 during an appearance at the Emmy Awards, though Linn had actually proposed in late 2024 at their ranch in Tennessee. He humorously recounted on The Drew Barrymore Show that his initial plan to propose during a trip to Africa was thwarted when a guide warned him their chosen spot was an evening migratory walkway for male leopards.
McEntire and Linn first met in 1991 on the set of the film The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw, reconnecting years later. She confirmed their relationship in October 2020 on her Living & Learning podcast. "It's the absolute best," McEntire has said of their partnership, describing them both as "dorks" who share laughter and allow each other to be their authentic, silly selves.
The pair recently starred together on the NBC sitcom Happy's Place, blending their professional and personal lives. McEntire, who has been married twice before—to Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987 and to Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015—has openly gushed about finding lasting love with Linn, calling him the "love of my life" and emphasising their shared interests as foodies and aspiring cowboys.
As the Grammy celebrations concluded, McEntire's presence underscored her enduring legacy in country music, marked by both professional accolades and deeply personal moments shared with her beloved fiancé.
