Throwback to When Leann Rimes and Reba McEntire Made a Salute to Dr. Pepper

The TV spot features Rimes pulling up to a dusty motel in a silver convertible to pick up McEntire for their adventure.

Written by Laura Hostelley
Throwback to When Leann Rimes and Reba McEntire Made a Salute to Dr. Pepper
Reba and LeAnn Rimes; Photo via YouTube

A desert road-trip with LeAnn Rimes and Reba McEntire sounds like an ideal weekend. Fourteen years ago, Dr. Pepper brought this scenario to life when the two starred in a commercial depicting just that.

The TV spot features Rimes pulling up to a dusty motel in a silver convertible to pick up McEntire for their adventure. Throughout their journey, the pair looks like the best of friends and duets on “Be You,” an original song, purposed for this commercial, that sings the praises of the cola-drink.

“Be you/Do what you do/Be you/Nothing’s better/Dr. Pepper,” the chorus croons.

Along the way they spread love, and Dr. Pepper, to everyone they come across. This includes an attractive mechanic who is totally wishing he could jump in the backseat and drive down the highway with the two country stars.

Rimes took to Twitter last week to commemorate the airing of the iconic commercial.

“Hanging in the desert with reba for our dr. pepper commercial,” she said. “Last week marked 14 years since the commercial began airing #throwback #tbt #throwbackthursday #drpepper #beyou.”

Check out the full ad in the video above!