HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTE: REBA McENTIRE HONORS JUNE LOCKHART (1925–2025) WITH EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF “SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN” ON THE VOICE LIVE
Los Angeles, California — It was a moment that stopped the audience — and millions watching at home — in their tracks. During the live finale of The Voice, country music legend Reba McEntire delivered a deeply emotional tribute to late Hollywood icon June Lockhart (1925–2025) with a soul-stirring performance of her ballad “Seven Minutes in Heaven.”
Dressed in an elegant black gown under soft golden lighting, Reba took to the stage in silence before the first piano note rang out. As images of Lockhart’s most beloved roles — from Ruth Martin in Lassie to Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space — appeared on the giant screen behind her, Reba’s voice trembled with sincerity and tenderness.
“If I had seven minutes in Heaven, I’d spend them with you…” she sang, her tone filled with reverence and warmth — a voice that seemed to reach both heaven and home.
The performance was dedicated to June’s life and legacy, celebrating not only her remarkable career but the grace and strength she embodied through a century of storytelling. Reba, who had publicly expressed her admiration for Lockhart earlier in the week, said before the show:
“June Lockhart was the mother we all grew up with — calm, kind, wise, and steady. Her presence on screen made people believe in family, goodness, and love. I just wanted to honor her the best way I know how — through song.”
As Reba’s voice soared through the final chorus, the backdrop faded to a simple black-and-white portrait of June smiling gently — her signature warmth forever captured. By the end, the audience rose to their feet in a standing ovation, many visibly moved to tears.
Fellow Voice coach John Legend wiped his eyes as he applauded, saying afterward, “That was one of the most beautiful tributes I’ve ever seen on this stage.”
Social media erupted within minutes, with fans calling Reba’s performance “heart-shattering,” “pure class,” and “a tribute only Reba could deliver.” One viewer posted, “Reba didn’t just sing for June — she sang for every generation who grew up with her on their TV screens.”
Behind the scenes, Reba shared that the song held special meaning for her. “‘Seven Minutes in Heaven’ is about love that never dies,” she said. “That’s exactly what June Lockhart gave to us all — a love we’ll never lose.”
As the credits rolled, Reba’s final words echoed softly through the studio:
“Rest easy, June. Heaven just gained the sweetest mom the world ever knew.”
It was a fitting farewell from one legend to another — two women who, in their own way, taught the world about love, courage, and grace.
June Lockhart (1925–2025): Forever in our hearts.