When the Lights Went Down, Reba Led 50 Country Legends in a Moment Texas Will Never Forget. They thought the show was over. The final note had faded, the curtain had begun to fall — when Reba McEntire quietly stepped back onto the stage. No fanfare. No spotlight. Just Reba, her red hair catching the glow of a single candle placed at center stage. Behind her, one by one, came Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Lady A, and over 50 Grand Ole Opry legends. But this wasn’t an encore. This wasn’t for applause. In complete silence, Reba nodded to the band. Then, with her voice cracking softly at first, she began to sing: “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The others joined her, locking arms, their raw harmonies filling the hall, dedicating the song to the victims of the devastating Texas floods. No stage lights. No cameras. Just tears, unpolished voices, and that single flickering candle. Audience members could be seen openly weeping, holding hands, whispering to one another: “This isn’t a performance… it’s a prayer.” And for one quiet, unforgettable moment, the Opry stage became a sanctuary.