On a warm summer night in Franklin, Tennessee, the Queen of Country finally got her fairy tale ending. On July 11, 2025, Reba McEntire, 70, married her longtime love, actor Rex Linn, 68, in an intimate Nashville wedding that had the entire town talking. The celebration, held at the picturesque Graystone Quarry, was packed with heartfelt moments — but none as touching as Blake Shelton’s quiet words to Reba before she walked down the aisle:
“You’re gaining a man who’s already head-over-heels, worshipping every note you sing.”
That simple, loving whisper left Reba in tears — setting the tone for a night no one would forget.
A Night of Love Beneath the Stars
The ceremony was pure Southern charm, with lantern-lit pathways and a flower-adorned altar framed by towering limestone cliffs. About 150 close friends and family gathered under the open sky, including familiar faces like Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, and Vince Gill.
Reba looked radiant in a cream Ralph Lauren gown with delicate embroidery, walking the aisle to a string quartet playing her iconic hit “Fancy.” Rex, sharp in a tailored black suit, couldn’t hold back his tears as he watched his bride approach. “I’ve been waiting for this since I heard ‘Whoever’s in New England’ in 1986,” Rex joked to PEOPLE.
Their vows blended humor with heart — Reba even promised to love Rex “through every rerun and rodeo.” As Carson Daly pronounced them husband and wife, their first kiss was met with cheers and applause, their hands clasped like two giddy teenagers.
A First Duet That Melted Hearts
The magic didn’t stop there. Reba and Rex surprised guests with a romantic first duet, singing “I Had The Time of My Life” under a rose-draped pergola — a nod to their shared love for Dirty Dancing. Backed by a local band, their harmonies lit up the night, leaving guests like Kristin Chenoweth in tears. One guest’s viral X post summed it up:
“Reba and Rex singing together? I’m a puddle!”
Blake & Gwen’s Tear-Jerking Tribute
The reception, held in a rustic barn twinkling with fairy lights, delivered the night’s most unforgettable moment. Blake Shelton, one of Reba’s dearest friends and her The Voice co-star, took the stage with his wife, Gwen Stefani. But before performing, Blake leaned in close to Reba and whispered:
“You’re gaining a man who’s already head-over-heels, worshipping every note you sing.”
That was all it took — Reba, known for her strength, broke down in tears, hugging Blake as Rex smiled, visibly moved. Blake and Gwen then performed “Happy Anywhere”, their tender ballad about love and belonging, leaving the entire room wiping away tears. One fan posted,
“Blake and Gwen’s song for Reba and Rex? I’ve never cried this much at a wedding I wasn’t even at!”
Simple, Sweet, and Unforgettable
The evening was a perfect reflection of Reba and Rex’s down-to-earth love. Guests enjoyed a Southern-style dinner of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and cornbread — Rex’s favorites — capped off with a three-tier vanilla cake adorned with a tiny cowboy hat and microphone.
Their first dance, to their own duet, ended in a sparkler-lit tunnel of love, with Reba’s sister Susie McEntire telling Taste of Country,
“It felt like a family reunion. Rex is officially one of us now.”
Blake and Gwen, fresh off celebrating their own fourth wedding anniversary, added to the family feel of the evening. “Blake’s been my cheerleader since his mullet days,” Reba joked after the ceremony. Their Oklahoma roots and heartfelt performance reminded everyone of the resilience that defines country music — and life.
A Wedding for the Ages
As fireworks lit up the Tennessee sky, Reba and Rex slipped away to begin their honeymoon at a secluded cabin in Montana. Nashville, still glowing from the celebration, agreed: this was more than just a wedding — it was a love story decades in the making, sealed with a kiss, a song, and a whisper that captured the very heart of country music.
“Reba and Rex showed us all — love wins, no matter how long it takes.”
