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Reba McEntire Remembers Band Tragedy, Finds Healing in Faith

1/25/2026

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Reba McEntire reflected on the 1991 plane crash that killed eight members of her band.
She said friends Vince Gill and Dolly Parton supported her during this traumatic time.
McEntire, not on the plane, struggled to return to performing but found solace in faith and support.
She later honored her lost friends with the album 'For My Broken Heart' and discussed her engagement to Rex Linn.

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Story summary

Reba McEntire reflected on the 1991 plane crash that killed eight members of her band.
She said friends Vince Gill and Dolly Parton supported her during this traumatic time.
McEntire, not on the plane, struggled to return to performing but found solace in faith and support.
She later honored her lost friends with the album 'For My Broken Heart' and discussed her engagement to Rex Linn.