Country music icon Reba McEntire celebrated her 70th birthday in a way she will never forget — with a heartwarming surprise from her son Shelby Blackstock and his wife Marissa. Even though she was performing a show in Uncasville, Connecticut, her family made sure to be there for her special day, pulling off a big surprise that left the singer in tears of joy.
The Surprise That Made Reba Cry Happy Tears
While Reba was busy on the road, her son and daughter-in-law were busy planning something very special behind her back. Marissa carefully documented the whole surprise on social media. They created a fake story that they were going to Chicago for a baby shower. They even posted about it online — all just to keep the surprise a secret.
But the real plan? They were actually heading to Connecticut to see Reba perform and celebrate her birthday with her after the show.
A Big Reveal After the Show
During the concert, Reba had no idea that Shelby and Marissa were in the audience. Marissa even joked about it on Instagram, sharing a selfie from the crowd while Reba sang her hit song “You Lie.”
The real magic happened backstage. After the concert, when Reba walked into her green room with her boyfriend Rex Linn, she spotted her son — and was completely speechless. Her reaction was priceless. At first, she was too stunned to speak, but her wide smile and tear-filled eyes said everything.
She walked straight up to Shelby and hugged him tightly, overwhelmed by the moment. They laughed together about how many lies had to be told to make the surprise work — and then, it was time to celebrate.
A Party Fit for a Country Queen
The family enjoyed a small party with friends, gifts, and a stunning red birthday cake lit with a sparkling candle. It was a simple yet meaningful celebration — filled with love, laughter, and a few happy tears.
Reba’s Touching Message About Her Birth
On her birthday, Reba also shared a very personal post on social media. She gave fans a detailed account of the day she was born, back in 1955. Reba revealed she was born breech, which means she was coming out feet or bottom first instead of head first. Doctors had to carefully turn her around before her mother, Jacqueline Smith, gave birth — and all she had for pain relief was gas.
“After all that, she kept me. So glad she did,” Reba wrote emotionally.
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