Reba McEntire Speaks Out on Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Reba McEntire is breaking her silence on former stepson Brandon Blackstock’s death.

On Tuesday, McEntire mourned Brandon's death on Instagram. She wrote, "Last week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went home to be with God. His struggle is over and he is in eternal peace in God’s presence. There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together. His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family. Rest in peace cowboy. Happy trails to you til we meet again."

Just days ago, Reba commented on son Shelby’s Instagram tribute to Brandon. She wrote, “Very well said Shelby. Yes we will miss him so much 💔💔🙏💔❤️❤️❤️🙏💔.”

Brandon died last week after a three-year battle with melanoma.

Shelby’s post said, “Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family — funny, bright, and full of life — and he will be deeply missed.”

Shelby continued, “He taught me so much, leaving behind countless cherished memories that I will hold onto forever. For every treasured moment we shared, there are so many more we’ll never get to make together, but I know you’ll still be there. Every hunt, every flight, and in the everyday moments of life, I’ll feel your presence.”

Shelby is the son of Reba and Narvel Blackstock.

Brandon’s famous ex-wife Kelly Clarkson hasn’t released a public statement yet, but a source told People magazine that the singer is “devastated” by the sad news.

The insider said of their two kids, “When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake. Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She’s been devastated for the kids.”

The source noted, “The divorce was incredibly difficult for her — messy, painful, and something she felt terrible about. But she always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad. She never spoke poorly about Brandon to the kids.”

Kelly and Brandon were married for seven years but called it quits in 2020. They finalized their divorce two years later.

At the time of his death, Brandon was dating Clarkson's former production assistant Brittney Jones.