Reba McEntire's Christmas traditions with her son Shelby include one very unexpected movie and watch Reba McEntire I'll Be Home for Christmas performance
The Reba McEntire I’ll Be Home for Christmas performance was filmed at her home in Nashville, TN. Country music star Reba McEntire’s Christmas tradition with her only child, son Shelby Blackstock, is full of humor! The pair always watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve and now they watch Elf along with Nacho Libre. While the Jack Black film isn’t exactly a holiday movie, the mother and son just want a good laugh.
Besides sharing their film picks, Reba also told The Boot about the best part of the holidays when Shelby was a little boy.
“He would open gifts, and I would say, ‘Shelby, who’s that from?’ and he would say, ‘Uh, I don’t know.’ He was like, 3 years old,” the singer-songwriter recalled. “And I’d say, ‘Shelby, that’s from Santa Claus.’ And he’d say, ‘Oh yeah, I forgot! He’s a really good guy.'”
“So, watching the excitement of a child opening gifts, that’s the best thing about Christmas. Opening presents and watching them. It’s so much fun,” she added.
Now that Shelby is all grown up, Reba and her son often go on vacation together after the holiday season is over.
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the soulful sounds of Christmas classics, and when it comes to delivering heartfelt performances, country music legend Reba McEntire knows how to warm hearts. Her rendition of the timeless Christmas song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” showcases not only her iconic voice but also her ability to convey the deep emotions tied to this nostalgic tune.
Originally written in 1943 by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” became an anthem for soldiers yearning to return to their families during World War II. Reba McEntire’s version breathes new life into this classic, blending her signature country style with the song’s poignant longing and hope.
Enjoy watching Reba perform this Christmas Classic below.
Reba McEntire I’ll Be Home for Christmas Lyrics
I’m dreaming tonight of the place I love
Even more then I usually do
And although I know it’s a long road back
This I promise you
Well, I’ll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
So please have snow and lots of mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Oh Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love life is
I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
You know Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love life is
Darling I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Oh if only in my dreams
This holiday season, make sure to add Reba McEntire’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” to your playlist. Let her timeless voice remind you of the importance of home, family, and the traditions that make Christmas so special.
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