By David Ninh, Dallas NewsIt wasn't the incessant screaming and shouting from the crowd that threw us off. It was her gracious, Southern charm. Country songstress, artist and designer Reba McEntire made a quickie stop at Dillard's NorthPark Center Friday afternoon to unveil her new line of Reba casual footwear and showcase colorful and feminine designs from her spring collection. "The response I always get from the Dallas fans is very giving," she said backstage after an endless picture-taking and autograph session with fans (at one point we spied her even signing a champagne flute for a fan). "They've been loyal to my music career and they've equally responded to my line." McEntire's exclusive range of clothing, shoes, bath and home products are available at Dillard's stores.

What's next for the "Queen of Country"? A line of luggage is in the works set to rollout during the holidays at Dillard's. She's back on the road in a few weeks (sadly Dallas isn't a stop) and she tells us she'll continue to put out more albums. "I have an amazing team that keeps me well-organized," she said regarding her hectic schedule. "There's a lot of cooks in the kitchen working here."
(Photo: Juan Garcia/Staff)