Room to Breathe (Reba McEntire album)

Room to Breathe is the thirty-second studio album by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released on November 18, 2003, by MCA Nashville. The album was produced by Buddy Cannon and Norro Wilson, with McEntire serving as executive producer.

The album's title, Room to Breathe, reflects a thematic focus on personal growth and emotional space. Several songs explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and finding peace amidst life's challenges.

Room to Breathe spawned four singles: "I'm Gonna Take That Mountain," "Somebody," "He Gets That From Me," and "My Sister." "I'm Gonna Take That Mountain" was a minor chart hit. "Somebody" reached the top five on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the album's most successful single. "He Gets That From Me," a song about a son resembling his father, also achieved considerable radio airplay and chart success. "My Sister," featuring Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride, was a collaboration highlighting female solidarity.

The album was a commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Room to Breathe was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over one million copies.

Critically, Room to Breathe received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising McEntire's vocal performance and the album's thematic depth.