There is something magical about hearing a familiar song sung by voices you love. On The Voice, when Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg teamed up for “Heartache Tonight,” it was not just a fun cover; it was a celebration. Four coaches, four wildly different artists, one classic Eagles hit. But somehow, it all worked. Reba led the way with grit and groove and the stage lit up like a good-time jukebox.
The song is about heartbreak, sure, but this performance leaned into the joy of singing through pain. The kind of night where your heart is heavy, but the music lifts it anyway. Bublé brought the smooth charm, Gwen delivered sass and sparkle, and even Snoop brought his laid-back rhythm to the country-rock mix. When Reba belted “There’s gonna be a heartache tonight,” you believed it, but you also wanted to dance through it.
Coaches Bublé, Gwen, Reba and Snoop Perform the Eagles’ “Heartache Tonight” | The Voice | NBC
Fans loved it because it felt like a jam session with friends who happened to be stars. Reba didn’t overpower; she invited everyone in. And while the song talks about people falling apart, this version was about holding it all together even when emotions run high. It reminded people that music can be both a party and a release.
But then there’s “Fancy.” On a different stage, in a different moment, Reba stepped out alone. In her 2006 CMT Giants performance, she sang the story of a girl who had nothing but rose through pain, sacrifice and strength. “Fancy” isn’t just a song. It’s a survival story wrapped in sequins. And Reba doesn’t just sing it, she becomes it. Every word she sang seemed to be pulled from her heart.
Reba McEntire’s 2006 Performance of “Fancy” | CMT Giants
There’s a reason performance still resonates. Reba made the stage feel intimate, as if you were the only person she was singing to. Her voice shook, soared, and stood firm. You could see the fire in her eyes when she sang, “I might’ve been born just plain white trash, but Fancy was my name.” That line has become a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever had to fight for their place.
Whether she’s sharing the spotlight or standing in it alone, Reba McEntire knows how to tell the truth through music. She brings heart, humor and heat to every note. And if you’re listening closely, her songs might help you carry your own story too.