Reba Cries Like a Proud Mama over Blake Shelton's Male Vocalist of the Year Award
When Blake Shelton won the award for male vocalist of the year at the Country Music Awards, Reba McEntire was the first to cry like a proud mother.
"Oh, my gosh, I was squalling like a panther when they said 'Blake Shelton' because Blake and I have been friends for many years, he's a fellow Okie and I have watched his career,” McEntire told CMT Radio.
Not only do they share a close relationship, but they have professional ties as well. Reba’s son Brandon and husband Narvel Blackstock have been managing Shelton for quite some time.
Shelton shared his thoughts backstage at the CMA’s: "When Reba was standing there emotional and was crying, and Narvel was crying ... I've been with them for five years now, and it's been a battle. I mean, every day has been a grind and it's just not been easy. [It's] like when you've been pushing on a wall and pushing, and that moment when it finally hits the ground, that's kind of what it felt like. It's awesome!"
The country singer went right over to Reba to celebrate after hugging his fiance, Miranda Lambert.
