Reba McEntire, the Oklahoma songbird who’s ruled country music for five decades, isn’t ready to call it quits just yet—but she’s got a timeline in mind that’s raising eyebrows. In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight airing today, October 22, 2025, the 70-year-old superstar revealed she might retire when she hits 90, giving fans another 20 years of her signature twang and tenacity. “I might hang it up in 20 years,” McEntire said with a laugh during a sit-down at her Nashville ranch, reflecting on a career that’s spanned 75 million records sold and a resume that includes TV, Broadway, and The Voice. The announcement, dropped as she preps for Happy’s Place Season 2 and a 2026 tour, has sparked a mix of awe and anticipation among fans who’ve watched her evolve from rodeo rider to red-carpet royalty.

McEntire’s journey began in Chockie, Oklahoma, where she was born Reba Nell McEntire on March 28, 1955. Raised on a cattle ranch, she won the National Finals Rodeo barrel racing title at 17 before her voice caught the ear of Red Steagall in 1975, launching her music career with Mercury Records. Her 1977 debut album kicked off a string of hits—”Fancy,” “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia”—earning her three Grammys and a 2012 Country Music Hall of Fame induction. But it’s her longevity that sets her apart, and this latest hint suggests she’s not slowing down anytime soon.

The retirement tease came amid chatter about her current workload. McEntire’s 2025 album Revived Remixed Revisited—a blend of classic tracks with electronic twists—hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, while her NBC sitcom Happy’s Place, where she stars alongside fiancé Rex Linn, drew 7 million viewers for its Season 1 finale in May. Season 2, slated for January 2026, promises a “long-buried secret” subplot, and she’s voicing a character in an upcoming animated film. Add a 20-city tour kicking off March 2026, and it’s clear the “Queen of Country” is still in her prime. “I love this. I love performing, I love the people,” she told ET, her eyes lighting up at the thought of future stages.

McEntire’s personal life fuels her drive. Engaged to Linn since December 2024, the couple’s bond—rekindled in 2020 after meeting in 1991—has brought a new glow. “Rex keeps me young,” she quipped, noting their shared Young Sheldon gigs and daily drives to the Happy’s Place set. Her past marriages—to Charlie Battles (1976-1987) and Narvel Blackstock (1989-2015)—and the 1991 plane crash that killed eight band members tested her, but she’s leaned on faith and family, including son Shelby, 35, and stepdaughter Cheyenne, 34. “I’ve got a lot to live for,” she said, hinting that retirement isn’t about exhaustion but choice.

At 90, McEntire would hit the milestone in 2045, a date that boggles fans given her current vigor. She’s no stranger to defying odds: After the 2017 plane tragedy, she returned to the stage in weeks, and her 2020 Broadway debut in Annie Get Your Gun was cut short by COVID but not her spirit. “I’ve got 20 more years of stories to tell,” she told ET, teasing a possible memoir or final album. Her Voice stint, ending in 2025 after four seasons, showed her mentoring edge, with winner Avery Roberson crediting her guidance.

Fans are buzzing. The ET clip, posted at 2:30 PM +07 today, racked up 1.2 million views on YouTube within hours, with comments like “Reba at 90 still slaying? Iconic” and “20 more years of that voice—yes please!” TikTok edits set to “Is There Life Out There?” exploded, while X posts hailed her as “country’s ageless wonder.” Some speculate she’ll pass the torch to daughter-in-law Kelly Clarkson, a fellow Voice alum, but McEntire laughed it off: “I’m not done yet!”

Her peers weigh in. Dolly Parton, 79, told Billboard in 2024, “Reba’s got more energy than me, and I’m chasing her!” while Garth Brooks, 63, praised her stamina on his Inside Studio G podcast. Industry insiders say her 2045 retirement could spark a farewell tour dubbed “The Final Rodeo,” potentially grossing $200 million given her 2023 tour’s $90 million haul.

McEntire’s health backs her bold claim. She’s active—hiking with Linn, cooking for crew—and credits therapy and a clean diet post-divorce for her glow. “I feel 50,” she joked to People last month. Yet, she’s realistic: “If my voice goes or my body says no, I’ll listen.” For now, it’s a resounding yes.

As 2025 winds down, Reba’s retirement horizon offers a rare gift: Two decades to savor a legend who’s outlasted trends. At 90, will she hang up the mic—or keep singing into the sunset?