Reba McEntire Confirms Engagement and Honors “Golden Girls” at Emmys

Lead Country music legend Reba McEntire announced her engagement to actor Rex Linn and performed a tribute to The Golden Girls’ 40th anniversary at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.

Nut Graf In her first major public appearance since the death of her stepson Brandon Blackstock in August, McEntire used the Emmys platform to reveal her fiancé status and celebrate television history, underscoring the emotional and personal significance of the night.

Golden Moment on the Red Carpet

  • McEntire and Linn, co-stars on NBC’s Happy’s Place, confirmed their engagement during an E! News interview when the reporter referred to Linn as her “fiancé,” and McEntire displayed a black diamond band on her left ring finger.
  • A representative later verified the couple’s plans to marry. The pair began dating in 2020 after reconnecting during the pandemic.

“Thank You for Being a Friend” Tribute

  • On stage at the Peacock Theatre, McEntire joined Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman to perform The Golden Girls theme amid a recreated kitchen set.
  • The spirited rendition marked the sitcom’s 40th anniversary and delighted both the live audience and viewers at home.

Emotional Resonance and Tribute to Family

  • The appearance represented McEntire’s return to the spotlight following the August passing of her stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died after a private battle with melanoma.
  • Earlier this month, McEntire honored Blackstock on Instagram, reflecting on their bond and celebrating his legacy.

Looking Ahead Following the Emmys, McEntire is set to continue her role as a coach on The Voice Season 28, maintaining her presence across music and television.