What If (Reba McEntire song)

"What If"
"What If"
Single by Reba McEntire
Released	November 25, 1997; May 8, 2020 (re-release)
Genre	Country
Length	4:01
Label	MCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Diane Warren
Producer(s)	David Malloy, Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire singles chronology

"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[]

Reba McEntire 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.^[1] 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.^[2]

Chart positions[]

Chart (1997-1998)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)^[3]	19
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	50
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[5]	23

References[]

^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 271. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
^ Reba McEntire Updates “What If” With New Video
^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3440." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. February 2, 1998. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
^ "Reba McEntire Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
^ "Reba McEntire Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.

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[whitburn-1] Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 271. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.

[2] Reba McEntire Updates “What If” With New Video

[sc_Canadacountry_-3] "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3440." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. February 2, 1998. Retrieved July 14, 2013.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Reba_McEntire-4] "Reba McEntire Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.

[sc_Billboardcountrysongs_Reba_McEntire-5] "Reba McEntire Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.

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show v t Reba McEntire 1990s singles
Sweet Sixteen	"Walk On"
Rumor Has It	"You Lie" "Rumor Has It" "Fancy" "Fallin' Out of Love"
For My Broken Heart	"For My Broken Heart" "Is There Life Out There" "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"
It's Your Call	"Take It Back" "The Heart Won't Lie" (with Vince Gill) "It's Your Call"
Greatest Hits Volume Two	"Does He Love You" (with Linda Davis) "They Asked About You"
Read My Mind	"Why Haven't I Heard from You" "She Thinks His Name Was John" "Till You Love Me" "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" "And Still"
Starting Over	"On My Own" "Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands" "Starting Over Again" "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
What If It's You	"The Fear of Being Alone" "How Was I to Know" "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" "What If It's You"
If You See Him	"If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Brooks & Dunn) "Forever Love" "Wrong Night" "One Honest Heart"
So Good Together	"What Do You Say" "I'll Be" "We're So Good Together"
Other songs	"What If"
Guest singles	"Oklahoma Swing" (with Vince Gill)

show v t Brenda K. Starr
Studio albums	I Want Your Love Brenda K. Starr By Heart Te Sigo Esperando No Lo Voy a Olvidar Petalos de Fuego Temptation Atrevete a Olvidarme
Compilations	All Time Greatest Hits So Good: 12" Club Collection
Singles	"Pickin' Up Pieces" "I Still Believe" "No Matter What" "Herida" "Peligroso Amor" "Por Ese Hombre"
Other songs	"What If" "Keep It a Secret" "Love on a Two Way Street"
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