Reba Mcentire Family, Forgiveness & Moving on

At the wedding of her son, the country music queen put aside the past and embraced a brilliant future

At the recent wedding of their son, Reba McEntire and her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock smiled together as the photographer snapped group photos. “Everyone was in close proximity, but it felt like a happy family event,” says an insider. “Nobody created any awkwardness.”

For perhaps the first time since her divorce, Reba, 66, is feeling on top of the world again. She’s thrilled about her life with boyfriend Rex Linn, 65, who escorted her to son Shelby Blackstock’s wedding, and is excited to discover what the future holds for them. “I’ve waited 66 years for a man to pray with and to share a faith and love of the Lord, and to be compassionate and have a compassionate heart,” Reba gushes. “That’s very special.”