Reba McEntire Announced As Horatio Alger Association Inductee

Reba McEntire will become a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.

The Association honors those who've succeeded in their lives despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their local communities. Reba will join 11 other inductees from various walks of life.

She says, "I always say that you need three things to succeed in life: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. These qualities have served me well in every part of my life, and I have no doubt my fellow honorees would agree."

The induction ceremony takes place in April in Washington, D.C.

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