Though Reba McEntire might have more received more CMA Award nominations in her career, she still holds up Dolly Parton as the field's gold standard. In a cover story published in AARP magazine, Reba says, "It's not that I'm a better singer. Dolly is still my idol. I still have not passed her in my eyes."

Years ago, when Reba made her Grand Ole Opry debut, Dolly showed up to perform on that same night and caused a change in plans.

The full interview with Reba is in the current issue of the magazine.