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Reba McEntire's 'Fancy' Was First Recorded by Bobbie Gentry in 1969

More than 35 years after she recorded it, many fans are still surprised to learn that one of the most iconic songs of Reba's career wasn't originally hers at all.
American Songwriter

A Red Dress, a Roach, and a Dream: The Enduring Power of Reba McEntire’s ‘Fancy’

Country Music Hall of Famer and pop culture icon Reba McEntire‘s career song and forever show closer. An unexpected anthem for the LGBT community. Bobbie Gentry’s dissertation on female empowerment.
American Songwriter

Behind the Song: Walker Hayes’ Viral Hit “Fancy Like”

Walker Hayes never expected a song about eating Applebee’s Bourbon Street Steak sandwiches and sipping a Wendy’s Oreo frosty on a date to have much traction. “Fancy Like” was one of many TikTok videos ...
People

Why Has 'Fancy Like' Blown Up? Walker Hayes Is Still Trying to Figure It Out: 'Wasn't Supposed to Happen!'

Powered by a homemade TikTok dance video, the irresistible song has turned into a national craze, leaving the singer-songwriter baffled — and delighted Nancy Kruh is a Nashville-based writer-reporter ...
The Cheat Sheet

Walker Hayes Takes Months to Write a Song, But ‘Fancy Like’ Was Different: ‘I’ve Never Written a Song So Fast’

Writing songs has never been a straightforward process for country singer Walker Hayes. The singer/songwriter generally spends months writing his new songs. However, his viral single, “Fancy Like,” ...
Rolling Stone

Walker Hayes Brings His Ubiquitous Hit ‘Fancy Like’ to ‘Fallon’

Walker Hayes made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, performing his ubiquitous hit “Fancy Like.” The song, which has rocketed to viral and streaming success, appears ...