In 1991, country music superstar Reba McEntire faced an unimaginable tragedy when a plane crash claimed the lives of her tour manager and seven band members. The tragedy occurred after a performance in San Diego, as the band was en route to their next concert in Indiana.

Reba, her then-husband Narvel Blackstock, and her stylist Sandi Spika were not on the ill-fated plane, and they learned of the crash late at night. Narvel broke the devastating news to Reba, leaving them both in disbelief.

Reba leaned on the support of friends like Vince Gill and Dolly Parton but declined offers to have their bands finish the tour.