Reba McEntire Considered Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock Her 'Blood' Family Before His Death
UNITED STATES, AUG 9 – Reba McEntire described Brandon Blackstock as her son and maintained close ties with his family despite his 2023 cancer battle and recent passing.
- Amid tributes, country icon Reba McEntire emphasized her relationship with Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s late ex-husband, as her former stepson through her marriage to Narvel Blackstock.
- Staying neutral, McEntire stated she does not consider Brandon her stepchild after their 2020 split.
- Less than five months before his death, Blackstock joined Shelby Blackstock, McEntire, and Rex Linn at RodeoHouston, sharing family moments in an IG carousel.
- Pausing residency dates, Kelly Clarkson chose not to comment publicly on Brandon Blackstock’s health issues, out of respect for his family’s privacy.
- Leaving a lasting legacy, Blackstock is survived by his four children, Savannah, Seth, River and Remington, who continue his Montana ranching work after his death earlier this year.
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