Reba McEntire's Emotional Performance On The Voice: A Tribute To Her Late Mother

During Tuesday night's (Dec. 5) episode of The Voice, Reba McEntire showcased her incredible talent by stepping away from her coaching chair. For a few moments, she took center stage to perform her heartfelt song, "Seven Minutes in Heaven." This performance not only highlighted her singing prowess but also her deep emotional connection to the song, which resonates with her personal experiences.

Throughout the season, McEntire has encouraged her contestants to allow the music to speak for itself. She embodied this principle by delivering the poignant lyrics of her song from a stationary position on stage, demonstrating that powerful vocals can captivate an audience without the need for elaborate choreography or special effects.

As the performance reached its climax, the audience was treated to a moving visual—a black-and-white image of her late mother, Jacqueline, illuminated above the stage. Reba lost her mother in March 2020, a loss that profoundly affected her. She revealed that "Seven Minutes in Heaven" was inspired by her mother, making the performance even more special and heartfelt.

The emotional weight of McEntire's song struck a chord not only with the audience but also with her fellow coaches. After she finished, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Niall Horan congratulated her on a job well done, while the crowd erupted into a chant of "Reba!" in appreciation of her talent.

Earlier in 2023, McEntire released "Seven Minutes in Heaven." The official music video pays tribute to her mother, depicting scenes where she sits in a "quiet corner booth," waiting for someone special. While the figure across from her remains unseen, her aura and hairstyle make it clear that she is reminiscing about her mother during the song.

The Voice airs on NBC every Monday and Tuesday night, continuing to showcase emerging talent and heartwarming performances from coaches like Reba McEntire.