— -- As if Reba McEntire didn't have enough on her ... um, plate. It turns out the country music Hall of Famer has a new gig as the first woman to play KFC's iconic spokes-character Col. Sanders.

A fast food restaurant's silly mascot may seem insignificant, but when a customer sees it, it can trigger emotions, memories, and even the impulse to go eat there. It's something that a passerby can ...