Reba McEntire ‘I’m A Survivor — The Collection’ (MCA Nashville) released October 22, 2001

Cover Art Illustration Reba Discography

includes three previously unreleased tracks, ‘I'm A Survivor’, ‘Myself Without You’ plus ‘Sweet Music Man’ featuring Alison Krauss and her band

Cover Art Illustration Reba Discography

October 2001 - It's hard to imagine Country Music without Reba McEntire For over 20 years she has moved us with her music, thrilled us with her live shows and set a standard of excellence which has served as a behind-the-scenes role model for countless new artists.

Reba has inspired many of today's biggest stars and, perhaps more importantly, will continue to influence those artists who are destined to shape the future of Country music.

Throughout her career, Reba has always shown a willingness-indeed, a passion-for taking chances. For proof, look no further than this collection's "She Thinks His Name Was John. "While the subject matter may not seem that controversial today, it was a groundbreaking moment in country music when Reba released it on her 1994 CD, “Read My Mind.”

While Reba has been one of country music’s major forces, some of her greatest triumphs have come outside of her comfort zone. She has tackled projects that must have exceeded even the the wildest dreams of a little girl growing up in southeastern Oklahoma. It's been amazing to watch as she has glided through movie and TV roles, constantly exploring the reach of her talent as her very presence drew new fans into Country music.

But even her most ardent fans could not have predicted the accolades that came as Reba ventured into unknown territory once again the last couple of years. Reba bared her soul in the autobiographical “A Singer’s Diary” and even later won the hearts of hardened New York theatre critics who offered glowing reviews of her role as Annie Oakley in “Annie Get Your Gun.”

While Reba has stretched in a lot of different directions, she has always maintained her Country music base. And even with all she's accomplished, you get the feeling we still haven't seen the full extent of her artistry. She has more than honored the promise made during her acceptance speech as the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year in 1986 when she vowed to “stick her big ol’ boot in the door for Country music” whenever she got the chance. And another chance is here. With the release of “Greatest Hits, Vol. III-I'm A Survivor,” Reba not only presents her recent musical history, but she offers a glimpse into her latest leap into the unknown:

"I'm A Survivor" is the theme song of her new WB network weekly TV show “Reba.”

Reba, of course, is more than a survivor. She’s a winner. Although the triumphs have been accompanied by tragedies throughout the years, she has always accepted both with style and grace and the utmost of class.

Reba, you've always made me proud to be part of Country music. All of us in this business owe you a debt of gratitude for taking the absolute best of what Country has to offer to people all over the world. And, now that I think about it, I can't even imagine the world of entertainment without Reba McEntire. (Lon Helton)