Reba McEntire breaks silence after stepson Brandon Blackstock's death
FILE-Reba McEntire performs during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Reba McEntire shared an emotional message on social media as she remembers her stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died last week after battling melanoma.
McEntire posted a tribute for Blackstock on Instagram Tuesday with a caption and photos of herself with Blackstock.
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People reported that the 70-year-old entertainer was married to Narvel Blackstock, Brandon’s father, from 1989 to 2015 and was identified as Brandon’s stepmother in his obituary.
Reba McEntire social media post about Blackstock
What they're saying:
In an Instagram post from Reba McEntire’s official account, the country superstar 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," McEntire wrote. "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 till we meet again."
Brandon Blackstock obituary
The other side:
In Brandon Blackstock’s obituary, Brittney Marie Jones is identified as his "beautiful and loving partner in life and business."
Blackstock’s obituary also states that he and Jones "started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana."
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Jones worked as pop star Kelly Clarkson's production assistant in Nashville from 2016 to 2018, People reported, citing Jones’ LinkedIn page. Blackstock was in a relationship with Jones when he died on Aug. 7.
Jones moved into an executive management assistant role for Blackstock in 2018, but still "assistant managed day to day artist schedule for Kelly Clarkson," People reported, referencing her profile.
In June 2020, the same month Clarkson filed for divorce, Jones became an executive assistant for V Bar B Cattle Co., a Montana ranch owned by Blackstock.
Who was Brandon Blackstock?
The backstory:
Brandon Blackstock was a talent manager working for Starstruck Entertainment, the agency owned by his father Narvel Blackstock. The company also represents Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, and Emily Ann Roberts.
Narvel Blackstock represented singer Kelly Clarkson beginning in 2007 until his son took over as Clarkson’s manager in 2017.
People reported that Blackstock had two children with Clarkson and two other children from a previous marriage. He also became a grandfather in 2022 when his oldest child, Savannah, had her first son.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by previous LIVENOW from FOX reporting, an Instagram post by Reba McEntire, and People. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.