Reba McEntire clarified her "wife" comment was a joke, not a claim of current marriage, reaffirming her 2006 marriage to Rex Linn.

Reba McEntire addressed recent confusion over her comment referring to herself as a "wife," clarifying the remark with her signature wit and humor. She explained the statement was made in a lighthearted, context-specific way and not meant to imply a current marital status. The country music icon reaffirmed her long-standing commitment to her husband, Rex Linn, whom she married in 2006.