Starting Over (Reba McEntire album)

Starting Over is the thirty-third studio album by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released on October 6, 2009, by Valory Music Group and Starstruck Entertainment. The album was produced by McEntire and Tony Brown, marking their fourth collaborative effort.

Starting Over represents a conscious effort by McEntire to return to a more traditional country sound, influenced by her earlier work. The album features a mix of ballads and uptempo tracks, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. McEntire co-wrote the title track, which addresses the challenges of rebuilding after hardship.

The album spawned two singles: "Strange" and "Consider Me Gone." "Strange" reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, while "Consider Me Gone" became a top 10 hit.

Starting Over debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number two on the Billboard 200, selling over 300,000 copies in its first week. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising McEntire's vocal performance and the album's return to a more traditional country sound. Some critics noted that the album lacked the innovative edge of some of her previous work, but overall, it was considered a solid and well-crafted release.