Susie McEntire
Martha Susan McEntire-Eaton (formerly Luchsinger; born November 8, 1957) is an American contemporary Christian music singer. She is the younger sister of Reba, Alice, and Pake.[1] She used her married name of Susie Luchsinger on her solo albums until her divorce in 2008.[2]
Susie McEntire-Eaton | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Martha Susan McEntire |
| Also known as | Susie Luchsinger (1981–2008) |
| Born | November 8, 1957 Chockie, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Luchsinger
(m. 1981; div. 2008)Mark Eaton (m. 2009) |
| Website | susiemcentire |
Early life
Martha Susan McEntire was born on November 8, 1957, to Clark Vincent McEntire (1927–2014), and Jacqueline "Jackie" McEntire (née Smith; 1926–2020) in Chockie, Oklahoma, and was raised there. Eaton attended Oklahoma State University.
Career
She toured with sister Reba McEntire in the 1980s, in addition to singing on the albums Heart to Heart (1981) and Unlimited (1982).
In 1993, she released her debut solo record, scoring several hits on Christian country radio.[1] The album hit #39 on the U.S. Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart in 1994.[3] Several further solo albums followed in the 1990s and 2000s. McEntire-Eaton was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame on November 5, 2011.[4] She was also inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in December 2018.
Personal life
McEntire married rodeo cowboy Paul Luchsinger (died May 12, 2015) on November 27, 1981, whom she divorced on May 19, 2008. The couple had three children. On December 12, 2009, she remarried, to American theologian, climber and public speaker Mark Eaton, of Seattle, Washington. She holds many awards in the field of Positive Country and as co-host of the Cowboy Church TV show. The Eatons reside in Stringtown, Oklahoma.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | US Christian | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Real Love | 39 | Integrity Music |
| 1995 | Come As You Are | REP | |
| 1996 | Inspirational Favorites | K-Tel Records | |
| 1999 | Raised on Faith | New Haven | |
| 2001 | My Gospel Hymnal | ||
| 2004 | You've Got a Friend | ||
| 2005 | Count It All Joy | ||
| 2008 | Let Go | SLM | |
| 2009 | I'll Be Home For Christmas | ||
| 2010 | Passages | SM | |
| 2012 | Chase the Wind | SM |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "I Don't Love You Like I Used To" (with Paul Overstreet) | Real Love |
| 1994 | "For Pete's Sake" | |
| 1995 | "Love Will Carry the Load" | Come as You Are |
External links
References
- Susie Luchsinger profile, Allmusic.com; accessed November 3, 2016.
- staff, Mary Garrigan, Journal (February 9, 2009). "Luchsinger finds peace after abusive marriage". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Billboard, Allmusic.com
- The Christian Music Hall of Fame website. Archived November 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine