What If (Reba McEntire song)


"What If" is a song written by Diane Warren, and released in November 1997 by Reba McEntire and re-released in May 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The song was originally recorded by American recording artist Brenda K. Starr for her 1991 album By Heart and was covered in 1995 by Belgian jazz band Vaya Con Dios on their album Roots and Wings.

Reba McEntire version

released a cover of the song as a promotional single in November 1997. This single was released commercially to benefit the Salvation Army with all proceeds being donated to their service. The song was performed by Reba at the halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' 1997 Thanksgiving game. It reached #23 on Hot Country Songs and #50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
A remixed version of "What If" was included on Reba's 2000 European compilation album I'll Be.

COVID-19 re-release

McEntire re-released the single with an updated music video in May 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that featured clips of healthcare workers, caregivers, and others interwoven with the original music video.

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