Net Worth: $95 Million
What Is Reba McEntire’s Net Worth?
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comReba McEntire’s net worth of $95 million has been earned over a country music career that has spanned a career beginning with her debut album in 1977. While that first album led to an underwhelming debut at #88 on the Billboard Country chart, she would go on to sell more than 90 albums worldwide. While her studio album debuted in 1977, she had started recording music several years earlier when she was just 19 years old.
Reba continues to perform her country music duties while also starring in several TV shows, joining the cast of “The Voice” as a paid judge, and more.
Here’s how Reba McEntire’s net worth has continued to increase nearly 50 years into her career.
58 Million Albums Sold
Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.comIn 2022 the country music superstar was performing on the Reba: Live In Concert tour, presented by Live Nation when she was prefered with an award for reaching 58 million albums sold. That’s more than one million albums per for the entirety of her career.
Based on those album sales and a typical royalty between 5% to 10% it’s likely that Reba has hauled in millions of dollars from the success of her music catalog.
Here’s Every Reba Album To Go Platinum
Reba has 19 albums that have gone platinum (1+ million sales). Three of those 19 albums have gone double platinum, four have gone triple platinum, one has gone platinum four times, and her Greatest Hits, Volume II release has sold more than five million albums.
| Album Title | Year of Release | Total Sales |
|---|---|---|
| GREATEST HITS, VOLUME II | 1993 | 5,100,000 |
| FOR MY BROKEN HEART | 1991 | 4,100,000 |
| READ MY MIND | 1994 | 3,100,000 |
| IT’S YOUR CALL | 1992 | 3,100,000 |
| RUMOR HAS IT | 1990 | 3,100,000 |
| GREATEST HITS | 1987 | 3,100,000 |
| WHAT IF IT’S YOU | 1996 | 2,050,000 |
| REBA #1’S | 2005 | 2,000,000 |
| MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU | 1987 | 2,000,000 |
| STARTING OVER | 1995 | 1,100,000 |
| IF YOU SEE HIM | 1998 | 1,050,000 |
| REBA DUETS | 2007 | 1,000,000 |
| ROOM TO BREATHE | 2003 | 1,000,000 |
| REBA MC ENTIRE LIVE | 1989 | 1,000,000 |
| SWEET SIXTEEN | 1989 | 1,000,000 |
| REBA | 1988 | 1,000,000 |
| THE LAST ONE TO KNOW | 1987 | 1,000,000 |
| WHOEVER’S IN NEW ENGLAND | 1986 | 1,000,000 |
| SO GOOD TOGETHER | 1999 | 1,000,000 |
Reba’s Concert Tours Are Very Lucrative
Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.comIn August 2023 the team at Billboard listed Reba McEntire’s tours as the 16th best-selling of all-time among country music singers.
- Total Combined Concert Gross: $245.3 million
- Total Combined Attendance: 7.5 million
- Total Shows: 861
The Country Music Hall of Famer is still going strong. In 2022-2023 Reba: Live in Concert brought in $42.1 million, her best showing so far.
These days it still pays to be Reba. Syracuse.com has reported that she earned $300,000 to perform at the New York State Fair. If that’s the average before expenses that Reba is paid for one-off shows, she may be earning millions every year just from special appearances.
How Much Did Reba Make Per Episode Of Her Hit TV Show?
everett225 / Depositphotos.comThe hit TV show “Reba” wasn’t supposed to star Reba McEntire. The series was originally called “Sally” and was meant for Sally Field. When the CW couldn’t get Sally they chose Reba and it was a smart decision. Reba ran for six seasons between 2001 and 2007 and it was a big hit.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Reba was earning less than her co-stars who had salaries up to $100,000 per episode. Even if we assume she received half of their pay, Reba McEntire’s net worth over the show’s 127 episodes likely increased by several million dollars.
Reba also reportedly received back-end points on the show which would give her a cut of royalties that have continued to pay for every new syndication deal the TV show receives. The show was a moderate success which likely means she’s only receiving small royalties every year, likely in the tens of thousands.
Reba has expressed her sincere interest in rebooting the series. She has promised that there are still many stories to be told while noting that the show was canceled at the height of its success, a decision that even today still baffles the country music star today.
Reba has taken on several other smaller roles since “Reba” ended, including the short-lived TV series “Malibu Country.”
How Much Did Reba McEntire Make On The Voice?
Featureflash / Depositphotos.comAfter appearing as a “Mega Mentor” on season 23 of the hit reality singing competition “The Voice,” Reba McEntire was asked to join season 24 as a full-time judge.
According to CheatSheet, the country music star may have earned up to an impressive $13 million for her first season as a judge on the show.
To put her pay in perspective, Gwen Stefani is reportedly paid $10 million per season while Niall Horan and others have earned between $8 million and $11 million per season.
Stefani was reportedly paid $10 million when joining The Voice Season 7. On the other hand, Shelton reportedly earned $13 million, so showrunners may replace one country star’s salary with another.
While any paying gig in the millions is impressive, it’s still far behind the time that Ariana Grande’s net worth grew by $25 million for appearing as a judge on “The Voice.”
Product Endorsements And Clothing Lines Have Added To Her Net Worth
With her instantly recognizable voice, red hair, and bubbly personality, Reba is the perfect celebrity to endorse a company’s products. One of Reba’s biggest endorsements came from KFC. Reba appeared in multiple commercials for the company, including our favorite spot that’s shown in the above video.
The Courier-Journal notes that the total paid to Reba has never been revealed. Given the multi-segmented approach KFC took with using her image in their ads, she likely cleared seven figures for her endorsement.
Reba also worked with Cracker Barrell in a very different manner in 2016. The singer and the restaurant and novelty store retailer announced “Rockin’ R By Reba,” the singer’s new retail line available exclusively at Cracker Barrel stores nationwide and online.
In 2005 the singer had another clothing line sponsorship. McEntire had formed a partnership with Dillars. The Reba Collection included “career wear, casual wear, novelty wear, sportswear, and knit separates in sizes 4-14. They range in price from $48 to $289,” according to ABC News.
Reba McEntire’s net worth of $95 million demonstrates her massive album sales, her very successful country music, and her ability to diversify her work beyond music. With her best tour to date happening over the past two years, we don’t see Reba McEntire slowing down anytime soon.
