{"id":266063,"date":"2026-02-03T20:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/266063\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:46:09","slug":"reba-mcentire-shut-down-the-grammys-red-carpet-for-date-night-with-rex-linn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/266063\/","title":{"rendered":"Reba McEntire Shut Down the Grammys Red Carpet for Date Night With Rex Linn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Reba McEntire was one of the performers at the 2026 Grammys on February 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Happy\u2019s Place star brought her fianc\u00e9, Rex Linn, as her date for the star-studded event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans couldn\u2019t get enough of the longtime couple posing together ahead of the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/reba-mcentire\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Reba McEntire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Reba McEntire<\/a> had a major night at the 2026 Grammys \u2026 and who better to join her for the occasion than her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a64714075\/reba-mcentire-interview-happys-place-season-2-set-secrets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Happy\u2019s Place;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Happy\u2019s Place<\/a> co-star and fianc\u00e9, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a69424099\/reba-mcentire-rex-linn-happys-place-cast-wedding-update\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rex Linn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rex Linn<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The country superstar performed at this year\u2019s ceremony on February 1, where she joined Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson for the show\u2019s \u201cIn Memoriam\u201d segment. Ahead of her big moment, though, Reba surprised fans by walking the red carpet with Rex at her side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As the couple posed for the cameras, Reba and Rex looked perfectly in sync with their outfits. While Rex wore an all-black ensemble, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69811469\/reba-mcentire-leaving-the-voice-2026-season-29\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:former The Voice coach;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">former The Voice coach<\/a> opted for a snake-print blazer adorned with rhinestones on the lapel, collar, hem, and sleeves. The duo dazzled when they stood together, and Reba even commented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUO_zamEQic\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:on Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">on Instagram<\/a> that the moment meant a lot to her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cDate night at the #GRAMMYs,\u201d she captioned a photo of her and Rex from the red carpet. \u201cDon\u2019t get to say that every day!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Upon seeing how incredible Reba and Rex looked ahead of the Grammys, people voiced their thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cLooking gorgeous for a bar owner and a cook!!! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25,\u201d one person wrote in the comments, referencing their characters Bobbie and Emmett on Happy\u2019s Place. \u201cYou two are so cute together. \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d another agreed. \u201cEnjoy your date night! You two look fabulous!\u201d a different follower added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Although Reba was all smiles with Rex, she did take a somber moment to reflect on the ceremony. Reba\u2019s segment featured a dedication to her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/brandon-blackstock-kelly-clarkson-ex-husband-dead-11727669\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:died in August 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">died in August 2025<\/a> at 48 from cancer, and she commented on what it meant to her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis is the first time I\u2019ve ever gotten to perform at the Grammys,\u201d she told Entertainment Tonight in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUPtFQfjsSw\/?igsh=MXI3YWhjN3VrN29mbw%3D%3D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:an Instagram video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">an Instagram video<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s really special because it\u2019s \u2018In Memoriam.\u2019 So, I\u2019ve got a lot of friends up on that big screen, and my son Brandon Blackstock. We let him go to Heaven in August, and we miss Brandon so much.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You Might Also Like<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reba McEntire was one of the performers at the 2026 Grammys on February 1. 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