Country Star Reba McEntire Credits God and Her Christian Faith for Immense Success

Leah Marieann Klett : Apr 16, 2015
The Gospel Herald

"I ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think, and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day." -Reba McEntire

Country music icon Reba McEntire has credited her immense success to her Christian faith, saying she seeks God's guidance for her every move. (Photo via The Gospel Herald)

During her impressive career, the 60 year old singer has sold over 56 million albums, made 35 chart-topping singles, starred in her own television show, and even launched her own clothing line. Her latest album, Love Somebody, has earned rave reviews and soaring first-week sales.

"[Faith] guides me on everything I do," McEntire explained to Fox News regarding her success. "I ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think, and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day."

McEntire, who will celebrate 26 years of marriage to her manager husband, Narvel Blackstock in June, also revealed that Love Somebody primarily focuses on her faith and the need to love others. In fact, she penned the hit single "Pray for Peace" after receiving a message from God.

"It's a song that was started 2-3 years ago when I was out walking," she said. "My front yard is my church and that's where I go out and I talk to God ...so 'Pray for Peace’ came to my mind and I started praying for peace."

The "Going Out Like That" singer said, "A month or two later I'm like, 'Lord, what have you got in mind for me? What's my next project?' And He said, 'I want you to pray for peace.'"