Updated: August 19, 2026
Reba McEntire didn’t just rise from Oklahoma dirt to country music royalty alone. Behind the red hair, the hits, and the unstoppable stage presence stand three siblings who shared the same ranch chores, long road trips, and three-part harmonies that shaped her. Alice, Pake, and Susie McEntire grew up as the original “Singing McEntires,” and their bond still runs deep more than six decades later.
Here’s the clear, up-to-date look at Reba’s brothers and sisters—who they are, what they’ve done, and why family still sits at the center of her story.
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Growing Up Together on the Family Ranch
Reba Nell McEntire was born March 28, 1955, the third of four children to Clark and Jacqueline “Jackie” McEntire. The family lived on an 8,000-acre ranch near Chockie, Oklahoma. Clark was a three-time world champion steer roper; Jackie taught school and loved music. Life meant hard work—feeding cattle, fixing fences, and traveling the rodeo circuit.
On those long drives the kids learned to sing in harmony to keep the peace. Reba, older brother Pake, and younger sister Susie formed The Singing McEntires as teenagers. They performed at rodeos, local events, and anywhere their parents’ friends gathered. Alice, the oldest, often played the practical big-sister role rather than taking the stage.
That shared childhood built a loyalty that never faded. Even after fame pulled Reba into the spotlight, the four stayed connected through music, faith, and the land that raised them.
Alice Foran: The Quiet Strength of the Family
Alice McEntire Foran, born December 3, 1951, is the eldest. While her siblings chased microphones, Alice chose a quieter path. She worked for years in human services in Atoka County, Oklahoma, later serving as an agency companion for the state. She and her husband Robert have four children.
Reba has called Alice “the rock”—the one you can phone at three in the morning who will always show up. Alice has stayed mostly out of the public eye, offering steady support rather than seeking attention. In a family full of performers, her grounded presence has been the quiet anchor.
Pake McEntire: From Chart Hits Back to the Ranch
Del Stanley “Pake” McEntire (the nickname comes from “Pecos Pete,” a name his parents used before he was born) arrived on June 23, 1953. Like Reba and Susie, he sang with the family group and later pursued a solo country career. In the mid-1980s he signed with RCA and scored a Top 5 hit with “Savin’ My Love for You.” He released several albums before stepping away from the spotlight.
Today Pake lives on a large cattle ranch in Oklahoma with his wife and three daughters—Autumn, Calamity, and Chism. He still competes in rodeo events and keeps the family’s cowboy roots alive. Music remains part of his life, but the land and family come first.
Susie McEntire-Eaton: Carrying the Gospel Flame
Martha Susan “Susie” McEntire-Eaton, born November 8, 1957, is the youngest. After college she toured with Reba as a backup singer and appeared on two of her early albums. Then she carved her own path in Christian and country-gospel music.
Recording first as Susie Luchsinger and later under her married name, she has released multiple albums, earned spots in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Christian Music Hall of Fame, and co-hosted the television program Cowboy Church. Faith and family have guided her career every step of the way.
Quick Look at Reba McEntire’s Siblings
| Sibling | Birth Year | Role / Path | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Foran | 1951 | Social services, private life | Called “the rock” by Reba |
| Pake McEntire | 1953 | Country singer turned rancher | Hit “Savin’ My Love for You” |
| Susie McEntire-Eaton | 1957 | Christian/gospel artist | Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee |
- All four grew up working the family ranch and traveling the rodeo circuit.
- Three of them performed together as The Singing McEntires.
- Music, faith, and Oklahoma roots remain common threads.
- Parents Clark (passed 2014) and Jackie (passed 2020) encouraged both hard work and harmony.
Conclusion
Reba McEntire’s success is legendary, but the full picture includes Alice’s quiet reliability, Pake’s return to the ranch, and Susie’s gospel ministry. Together they formed the original Singing McEntires—four kids who learned to work the land and sing from the heart. More than fifty years later, that same bond still holds. In a business that often pulls people apart, the McEntire siblings remind us that the strongest roots grow when family stays close to home.