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

and a Demanding Father

Although the family controlled a large ranch, the McEntire children did not grow up surrounded by luxury. Alice, Pake, Reba, and Susie shared a modest gray house with their parents, and all six family members used a single bathroom.

Clark McEntire approached parenting with the same toughness he brought to ranching and rodeo competition.continue reading …