Reba McEntire Releases Theme Song for NBC Comedy ‘Happy’s Place’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

HAPPY'S PLACE -- Pictured: "Happy's Place" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)

There was a time, where the theme song to a sitcom, was just as important as the sitcom itself. Because those behind the scenes believed a quality theme song would help add to the iconic nature of a sitcom and they were right. Since audiences enjoyed the toe tapping nature of them, and some of them, even became outright hits. But somewhere along the line, that faded, and theme songs became an afterthought or were barely present in a sitcom. Replaced instead with a catchy tune and some fast-moving title cards. In part because it seemed the appetite for more wasn’t there and to maximize screen time for the laughs. But it would seem, that, the Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, is eager to change that.
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Because earlier today, she released the single for ‘Happy’s Place’, a country song that will serve as the theme song for her new sitcom, Happy’s Place. Which will debut on NBC on October 18th, and well, it’s obvious that great care went into crafting this theme song. To ensure that it harkens back to that golden age of television where the theme song had serious weight. And to properly do this release justice, Reba, along with NBC, not only offered up links on where to hear this amazing theme song, but a new trailer for the show, and a behind-the-scenes look at the song’s creation. Which we will share with you now, to help you count down the days to the arrival of a show that will, as the song says, ‘surely lift your spirits.’  

‘Adding a new song to her Country Hall of Fame resume and for her millions of fans to enjoy, entertainment icon Reba McEntire has teamed up with renowned songwriter Carole King and written the show’s theme song for her upcoming new NBC comedy, “Happy’s Place.” 

The song, released by MCA Nashville, is available across all music platforms and will also debut on the “Happy’s Place” series premiere, which is set for Friday Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. “Happy’s Place” will stream the next day on Peacock. 

Listen to the theme song from “Happy’s Place” HERE. 

Take a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the song HERE. 

“I’m so happy for the opportunity to write the theme song for "Happy’s Place” with my good friend, Carole King,” said Reba McEntire. “It just doesn’t get much better than that! I hope my fans will love this song as much as they did the theme song for the “Reba” show,” added McEntire. 

“Happy’s Place” stars Reba McEntire as her character, Bobbie, inherits her father’s tavern (Happy’s Place) and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo, a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had. The series also stars Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn. 

“Happy’s Place” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. The series is created by Kevin Abbott and Julie Abbott. Writer Kevin Abbott executive produces with Reba McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Matt Berry and Pamela Fryman. 

ABOUT REBA McENTIRE 
Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honors from the ACM Awards, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, CMA Awards, GRAMMY® Awards and GMA Dove Awards. Reba was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists. Reba’s Top 10 success spans five straight decades, landing her in the singular group with only George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton who have the same achievement. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe® nominated actress has multiple movie credits to her name, a critically-acclaimed lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun and starred in the 6-season television sitcom Reba. Reba has also proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with longstanding brand partnerships including her Dillard’s clothing line and western footwear collection REBA by Justin™. She has even added restauranteur to the list with Reba’s Place, a restaurant, bar, retail and entertainment venue in Atoka, Oklahoma. Her book Not That Fancy landed on the New York Times bestseller list. Reba is set to return as a coach on Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice. Reba also stars in and executive produces on the forthcoming sitcom Happy’s Place, due this fall. For more information, visit www.Reba.com.’

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