Reba McEntire Says Scheduling Conflicts Delay Wedding to Rex Linn

Reba McEntire said there is no update on her wedding to Rex Linn because the couple is waiting for an open slot in their schedules [1, 2].

The delay highlights the difficulty high-profile entertainers face when attempting to balance personal milestones with demanding production and touring calendars. For McEntire and Linn, professional obligations have remained the primary obstacle to finalizing their nuptials.

Speaking at the NBC Backlot Pass event on Aug. 10, 2024 ^[1], McEntire addressed the lack of news regarding the ceremony. She said the couple is simply waiting for a gap in their work commitments to organize the event. "We're just waiting until we have an open spot to have the wedding… Get it planned. Print those invitations," McEntire said ^[1].

Both McEntire and Linn maintain rigorous professional lives. Belissa Escobedo, a co-star on *Happy’s Place*, said the two are among the busiest people she knows. Escobedo said they are always on a new job or making new music ^[1].

Linn has previously spoken about the challenges of planning their engagement. In a separate interview, he said that he had to scrap a proposal plan involving a safari because the timing was not right ^[2].

Despite the lack of a date, the couple remains engaged. The current delay is attributed solely to the lack of a mutually available window in their calendars, a common struggle for artists working across television and music industries [1, 2].