Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton Share Adorable Moment Kick Line-Dancing Like Rockettes

Country music legends Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton have long shared a special bond—and a behind-the-scenes photo from 2005 perfectly captures just how much fun these iconic performers had together. The snapshot, taken during the filming of Parton’s guest appearance on McEntire’s hit sitcom Reba, shows the two stars kick line-dancing like Rockettes, reminding fans of their multifaceted talents beyond singing.

In the image, McEntire and Parton are caught mid-kick, grinning and clearly enjoying the moment. Whether it’s singing, acting, or dancing, these two are true triple threats—and those high kicks would surely impress even the Radio City Rockettes.

Their friendship and professional connection stretch back decades. From their famously hair-tastic photo-op at the Grand Ole Opry in 1985 to their duet collaboration in 2006, McEntire and Parton have woven their careers together in ways that have delighted fans time and again. Parton’s official debut on Reba came in Season 4’s episode “Reba’s Rules of Real Estate,” where she played the owner of a real estate company employing McEntire’s character.

Fans of McEntire will soon get to see more of her in the upcoming Season 2 of Happy’s Place, her new NBC sitcom, sure to bring delight to those who loved the original Reba show.

Over the years, McEntire has spoken warmly and often about her admiration for Parton. In a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, McEntire praised Parton’s resilience and humility, saying, “She’s special because she came from a bare-bones, hard life. She survived. She improvised. She persevered. She followed her dreams … and she’s still doing it. I love how she treats everyone as equals.” McEntire also highlighted Parton’s graciousness on set, explaining that the entire cast and crew became lifelong fans thanks to her kindness.

Similarly, in 2018, McEntire told E! News, “I love Dolly Parton. When I was doing the Reba TV show, Dolly spent the whole week with us on set. She was one of the guest stars and that’s the last time we really got to sit down and visit.”

As for staying in touch today, McEntire shared a humorous tidbit on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen: “If I want to call Dolly, I have to reach her by fax.” Apparently, fax is Parton’s preferred method of communication! McEntire even joked about asking Kenny Rogers for Parton’s number, only to hear that no one seems to have it.

Whether kick line-dancing on set or sharing a decades-long friendship, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton continue to remind us why they’re two of country music’s most beloved icons—full of talent, warmth, and a whole lot of fun.