Sophia Michaels
In early 2024, rumors of a feud between Reba McEntire and Taylor Swift emerged, sparking concern among fans. The drama began when an alleged quote from McEntire surfaced online, criticizing Swift’s Super Bowl performance. The supposed quote read, “I let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat.” However, McEntire quickly dismissed the rumors, stating on Instagram. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet…. I did not say this. Taylor is a wonderful artist, strong role model and has done so much good for so many people and the music industry.”
Luckily, McEntire’s clarification calmed the worried fans, who had prepared to defend Swift. Their mutual respect has long been evident, with McEntire previously sharing, “I am Taylor Swift’s biggest fan,” during an interview with ET. She praised Swift as a great role model and defended her switch from country to pop music. Swift, on her part, has also spoken highly of McEntire, even jokingly suggesting she’d support her candidacy for president back in 2009.
Interestingly, there was a humorous moment when McEntire mentioned feeling upset with Swift, but it was all in good fun.
What Made Reba McEntire Upset with Taylor Swift?
Don’t worry, fans; there was no real feud! Reba McEntire was just joking about her feelings toward Taylor Swift after the latter was linked to NFL star Travis Kelce, whom McEntire had long admired. “Oh, my gosh, I am so mad at her because I had a crush on him,” McEntire revealed to “Today” in October 2023. In a show of support for fellow women, she stated, “Now, I can’t have a crush anymore because he’s dating her.” She had previously expressed her admiration for Kelce to her boyfriend, Rex Linn, saying things like, “Oh, he’s so cute.”
McEntire made it clear that her crush wasn’t serious, and she ultimately supported Swift’s rise in the music industry. Ahead of the Super Bowl, McEntire congratulated Swift on her recent successes, stating, “I’m going to tell her congratulations on the Grammys. My gosh, she took that thing by storm.” She also complimented Kelce and expressed happiness for the couple, referring to him as “a cutie pie.”
Thankfully, McEntire’s lighthearted feelings prevented any potential rivalry with Swift, which is a relief for country music fans who appreciate harmony in the industry!
