Reba McEntire and Rex Linn’s wedding plans are on hold, and according to the couple, it all comes down to one clear priority: work.
Speaking on the red carpet at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, McEntire explained that her fiancé has one firm rule when it comes to life decisions.
As she put it clearly: “Work comes first.” Their wedding, it seems, is no exception.
The 70-year-old singer and actress shared that Linn, 69, is currently juggling multiple professional commitments, which has pushed their nuptials back on the calendar.
The couple is waiting to find out if their NBC comedy The happy placewhich they star in together, will be renewed for a third season.
On top of that, Linn recently landed a role in Stick alongside Owen Wilson, adding another project to an already busy schedule.
Those developments, McEntire said, have naturally delayed any wedding planning.
While the date may be undecided, the couple doesn’t seem frustrated by the wait. In fact, McEntire has made it clear that working side by side is something they really enjoy.
Later that night, she told him PEOPLE that collaborating professionally has been one of the highlights of their relationship.
He spoke warmly about the variety of projects they have tackled together over the years, from films to television, in dramatic and comedic genres.
Linn proposed to McEntire on Christmas Eve 2024, and since then, the couple has continued to prioritize their shared careers.
The couple, who have been together for six years, currently appear together in The happy place. His on-screen history also includes big sky, the hammer, young sheldon and The player returns: the luck of the drawmaking your professional relationship almost as established as your personal one.
McEntire has previously said there is no pressure to rush to the altar.
In November, she said PEOPLE that they were simply enjoying their engagement and had no set timeline for the wedding, reiterating that work would guide their plans.
She echoed that sentiment in a separate interview with MY! Newsadding that when the ceremony takes place, it will reflect who they are as a couple.
According to McEntire, the wedding will be “non-traditional” and will focus on comfort, good food and time with friends rather than conventions.
For now, however, the hallway will have to wait, because for Rex Linn, work still comes first.
