By 1992, Reba McEntire’s career in country music was unstoppable. When her record label pitched her the single «Does He Love You,» they had high expectations.
After attempts to pair her with big names like Wynonna Judd or Trisha Yearwood fell through, Reba teamed up with Linda Davis for the duet. The collaboration proved a success, earning them a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration and becoming Reba’s 18th number-one hit.
Though her duet with Davis is iconic, Reba has embraced other partnerships for the song. In 2007, she and Kelly Clarkson delivered a stunning rendition at CMT Crossroads. Fans were captivated, with one remarking, “These two ladies are fire together!” The video has since gone viral, amassing over 11 million views.
Their performance wasn’t just vocally impressive—it was deeply emotive. As they portrayed the song’s characters, a grieving widow and a longing mistress, their onstage interaction added dramatic tension, making it feel like a real confrontation.
“Reba always sings it straight from the heart, as if she’s truly living the conversation,” one fan commented.
In 2021, Reba revived «Does He Love You» with another country legend, Dolly Parton. Although not released as an official single, the reimagined duet charted on two US country music lists.
In the accompanying music video, Reba and Dolly played out a barroom drama, portraying the complexities of an affair. Fans were thrilled to see two legends collaborating, with the video gaining over six million views. Reba’s ability to blend vocal excellence with compelling storytelling continues to resonate, cementing the song’s timeless appeal.
