Reba McEntire is giving fans another emotional song as she continues her year-long celebration of 50 years in country music.
The country music icon released her brand-new single, “Could Have Been Raining,” on Friday, September 25. The song is the sixth new release in her ongoing music capsule series.
Reba McEntire Embraces Heartbreak With New Song
“Could Have Been Raining” is a deeply emotional ballad about lost love, regret, and the memories that remain after a relationship falls apart.
The song follows a narrator reflecting on a relationship that almost became a lifelong commitment. Instead of getting married, the couple went their separate ways, leaving behind memories of what could have been.
The emotional story fits perfectly with Reba’s reputation for bringing heartbreak and real-life emotions into her music.
A New Chapter in Reba’s 50-Year Celebration
Earlier this year, Reba announced a unique series of digital music capsules through MCA.
Each capsule combines one brand-new recording with a playlist of songs from different points in her career that connect to the same theme.
So far, the series has included “One Night In Tulsa,” “Hurt Like That,” “Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’,” “Ring Ring,” and “Tourist.”
With “Could Have Been Raining,” Reba continues to introduce new music while also revisiting some of the songs that helped define her legendary career.
Reba Puts Her Saddest Songs Together
The new music capsule is built around the theme of rain and heartbreak.
Alongside “Could Have Been Raining,” the collection features several emotional Reba favorites, including “Rain Fallin’,” “It Always Rains On Saturday,” “Storm In A Shot Glass,” and “I Can’t.”
The combination gives longtime fans another chance to revisit some of Reba’s most emotional recordings while discovering her latest song.
Reba’s New Song Is Out Now
“Could Have Been Raining” is now available to stream, giving fans another powerful addition to Reba McEntire’s 50th-anniversary celebration.
With its heartbreaking story and classic country feel, the song shows that Reba still knows exactly how to connect with listeners through a sad song.
You can listen to “Could Have Been Raining” and the rest of the music capsule below.
