Reba McEntire Clarifies Relationship Status with Rex Linn to Savannah Guthrie

Reba McEntire made headlines recently by clarifying her relationship status with Rex Linn during an interview on NBC’s Today show. This correction was made in a conversation with Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly on December 1. McEntire stated emphatically that she and Linn are engaged, not married, as previously mentioned by Guthrie.

Clarification on Engagement Status

During the interview, Savannah Guthrie mistakenly referred to Rex Linn as McEntire’s husband while discussing their collaboration on the sitcom Happy’s Place. McEntire quickly corrected her, explaining, “Before everybody has a conniption fit at home, we’re just engaged.” She humorously added that her family might be surprised, saying, “What? You didn’t tell us?”

McEntire and Linn’s Relationship Timeline

• Reba McEntire and Rex Linn met in the 1990s but only began dating in 2020.
• They announced their engagement on the red carpet of the 2025 Emmy Awards in September.
• However, McEntire revealed to People that they had been secretly engaged since December 2024.

In an interview published on October 21, McEntire praised Linn’s character, stating, “I’ve never been loved by a man like Rex Linn. Rex is a very tender-hearted man, and I just love him with all my heart.”

Working Together on Happy’s Place

Beyond their personal relationship, McEntire and Linn are partners on screen. McEntire expressed enthusiasm about working alongside Linn on Happy’s Place. “It’s a blast. He is a workaholic, and he loves to rehearse,” she noted, highlighting their compatibility both professionally and personally.

Happy’s Place, which premiered its second season last month, revolves around McEntire’s character discovering a half-sister after inheriting her late father’s tavern. Reflecting on the show’s growth, she remarked, “Season 2 is so much more fun now. We know each other. Our crew is the best. We’re having a great time.”

Upcoming Projects

In addition to her role in Happy’s Place, McEntire is also a coach on Season 28 of The Voice. “I am having a great time,” she shared while praising her fellow coaches, including Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.

As part of her busy schedule, McEntire will host and perform at NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center special on December 3. She expressed her excitement, saying, “I’ve never been in New York at Christmastime, so I’m really thrilled about that.”