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Reba McEntire shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, set to her emotional new ballad, “Seven Minutes in Heaven.” The beloved country megastar dedicated the song to her mom when it appeared on her latest album, Not That Fancy, earlier this month.
Since its release, “Seven Minutes in Heaven” has resonated with listeners who are reminded of their lost loved ones. McEntire said as she shared some family photos with her mother on Monday (October 30) that she’s “been so touched seeing all the videos y’all have been making using ‘Seven Minutes in Heaven’ in dedication to your loved ones. I dedicated this song to my Mama. She took a trip to heaven in 2020 and I’d give anything to visit her up there for seven minutes.”
McEntire recently remembered her mother during an interview on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. She said at that time that she “didn’t want to” sing anymore after losing her mother, Jacqueline, in 2020. “I told my little sister Susie when we were working at the house, I said, ‘I don’t know if I want to sing anymore,’” she said. “She said, ‘Why?’ I said, ‘Because I always sang for Mama.’”
“Seven Minutes in Heaven” appears on Not That Fancy, which McEntire released earlier this month with a companion lifestyle book, offering stories, recipes and photos. The album also includes reimagined versions of previously-released hits, including “Consider Me Gone,” “If You See Him, If You See Her,” “The Night The lIghts Went Out In Georgia,” and “I’m A Survivor,” among others. See McEntire’s tribute to her mother here: