Reba McEntire Spent Sweet ‘Family Time’ With Former Stepson Brandon Blackstock 5 Months Before His Death originally appeared on Parade.
Reba McEntire and Brandon Blackstock had a fun family outing five months before his tragic death at age 48.
On March 4, the pair spent the day at RodeoHouston in Texas along with Brandon’s half-brother, Shelby Blackstock, and McEntire’s boyfriend, Rex Linn. McEntire, 70, also performed at the event.
The following day, the former Reba star shared a heartfelt Instagrampost that also featured other members of their family, including Shelby’s wife, Marissa Blackstock, and three of Brandon’s children (Savanah Blackstock, Seth Blackstock, and Remington “Remy” Alexander Blackstock).
“Family time, the @rodeohouston , & corn dogs! We had a blast in Houston watching @rissablackstock experience her first rodeo & being able to spend cherished time with family! Mom’s concert was the icing on the cake!” the country legend wrote.
Fans praised the sweet photos, with one writing, “What a great looking group!!!”
“Beautiful family. Glad y’all had fun!” another said.
“We were there Shelby and your mom put on a fantastic show like always! So happy your wife got to experience our spectacular Houston Rodeo!” a third commented.
Brandon was McEntire’s former stepson, as the “I’m a Survivor” singer was married to his father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015. Despite McEntire and Narvel’s divorce, she and Brandon remained close.
In an October 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, the country icon spoke about their bond and how she was “praying” for both Brandon and superstar Kelly Clarkson amid their divorce.
“Brandon’s been my son forever it seems. Although he’s my stepson, I still love him like he’s my total—my blood, so I’m praying for ’em both ’cause I love ’em both,” she continued.
On August 7, 2025, Brandon tragically died following a battle with cancer.
Clarkson, 43, issued a statement to Instagram on August 6, revealing that she’d be putting her Las Vegas residency on hold to spend time with her kids as Brandon struggled with his health.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” the Grammy Award-winner wrote.”
“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them.”
“I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
Clarkson and Brandon were married from 2013 to 2022 and welcomed two kids: 11-year-old River Rose Blackstock and nine-year-old Remy.
Brandon shared Savannah and Seth with his ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. The former couple wed in 2001 and divorced in 2012.
Reba McEntire Spent Sweet ‘Family Time’ With Former Stepson Brandon Blackstock 5 Months Before His Death first appeared on Parade on Aug 8, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
