Reba McEntire is paying tribute to Brandon Blackstock.
In simpler terms, the singer known for “The Survivor” song, who was married to Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015, posted a tribute following Narvel’s unexpected death at the age of 48.
On August 11th, in response to a touching Instagram tribute from his son Shelby Blackstock, Reba posted, “You’ve expressed it beautifully, Shelby. Yes, we will deeply miss him.” Alongside this, she included several broken heart emoji symbols.
As a devoted admirer, I echo Shelby’s sentiments, expressing that his courageous fight against cancer has left an unfillable void in our lives, as we deeply mourn the absence of his half-brother.
He imparted a wealth of knowledge that I’ll keep close to my heart for all time, creating memories I won’t forget,” he penned. “For each moment we spent together that I value dearly, there are countless more moments we were meant to have but won’t now. Still, I believe you’ll be with me in every hunt, every flight, and in the ordinary moments of life.
Shelby noted, ‘I know this might irritate you, but you’ll need to watch me excel at it all-a bit better, a tad smoother, and let’s face it, with a lot more style than you possibly could. We will forever miss Brandon and our love, memories, and appreciation for him will never fade.'”
This version aims to maintain the original sentiment while using simpler language and rephrasing some of the more complex phrases for easier reading. It also removes the repetition of “you” in the first sentence, which can make the text sound less natural.
Brandon had been courageously fighting cancer for over three years before he passed away, as reported by his representative.
The spokesperson stated on August 7 to NBC News that he passed away tranquilly, with his loved ones by his side. We appreciate your sympathies and kind words, and we kindly ask for privacy from all as we navigate through this challenging period.
Before it was announced that Brandon had passed away, his former wife, Kelly Clarkson (mother of their children River Rose, aged 11, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, aged 8), decided to cancel the remaining summer performances from her Las Vegas residency in order to be with her family.
Instead of maintaining a private stance about my personal life, as is usually the case, the former contestant on American Idol expressed on Instagram on August 6th that due to their children’s father being unwell currently, they must devote all their attention to being fully available for their kids.
At that moment, she expressed her heartfelt apologies to those who purchased tickets for the shows and thanked them for their patience, kindness, and understanding.
Initially, Kelly crossed paths with Brandon, who shares children Savannah and Seth with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth, during a rehearsal for the 2006 Academy of Country Music Awards. At that time, Narvel was overseeing Kelly’s management duties. Later, after his marriage to Kelly in 2013, Brandon assumed the managerial role from his father.
In 2020, the couple ended their nearly seven-year long marriage by separating. Their divorce was finalized two years later.
On her talk show in September 2020, Kelly expressed that divorce isn’t simple. Since we both come from families that have experienced divorce, it’s crucial for us to prioritize shielding our kids and their tender feelings during this challenging time.
In regards to Reba, she continues to harbor nothing but affection for both Brandon and Kelly, even following their separation. She expressed this sentiment during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2021, stating, “Brandon feels like my son from way back.” Despite being her stepson, she loves him as deeply as if he were her own flesh and blood.
She said, “I feel the same affection for both [people], which makes it impossible for me to choose favorites since my friendship with Kelly has been enduring.
Read on for a look at Brandon’s life in pictures.
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2025-08-13 02:17