Reba McEntire’s Son Mourns ‘Tremendous Loss’ of Brandon Blackstock originally appeared on Parade.
Following Brandon Blackstock‘s tragic passing this week, his half-brother Shelby McEntire is taking to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute.
Shelby, 35, the son of country music icon Reba McEntire, posted on Instagram Friday — a day after Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband died at age 48. Shelby poured his emotions into the text, which included fond memories of the pair.
“Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured,” the race car driver’s post read. “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.”
The post 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.”
The carousel of photos that accompanies Shelby’s words shows the two of them from over the years, including group photos from family vacations.
“Although it may annoy you, you’ll have to watch me do it all just a little better, a little smoother, and —let’s be honest— looking far more handsome than you ever could in the process. 😏,” Shelby’s post continued. “We will always miss you, Brandon, and we will never stop loving, remembering and celebrating you.”
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On Thursday, Brandon died following a battle with cancer. Clarkson, 43, issued a statement to Instagram on Aug. 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.
“I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding,” her post read.
Clarkson and Brandon were married from 2013 to 2022 and welcomed two kids: 11-year-old River Rose Blackstock and 9-year-old Remy.
Reba McEntire’s Son Mourns ‘Tremendous Loss’ of Brandon Blackstock first appeared on Parade on Aug 8, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
