She grew up on a ranch, where she started working at just 5 years old — today, she is one of our most beloved singers

whether she could continue singing.

A Childhood Built Around Ranch Work

McEntire was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1955. She spent her childhood on her family’s 8,000-acre ranch in Chockie, a small community in Atoka County.

Daily life revolved around cattle, rodeo traditions, and demanding physical work. Every member of the McEntire family was expected continue reading …