What was Reba McEntire's relationship with Brandon Blackstock like before his death? Everything we know

Brandon Blackstock and Reba McEntire had a son and step-mother relationship. Reba was married to Brandon's father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015. The couple was together for 26 years before they called it quits. Although Brandon is not her biological son, Reba said to Entertainment Tonight in 2021:

"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 them both because I love them both."

Throughout the years, Reba and Brandon's bond just kept getting stronger, despite her divorce from his father in 2015. McEntire also gave Brandon Blackstock's marriage to Kelly Clarkson the green light. She said:

"She's married [to] my oldest son, Brandon, but we're also good friends... So that goes a long way — when you can have a good friend as a part of your family."

Reba McEntire and Brandon Blackstock’s bond remained strong up until his death.

Did Reba McEntire's divorce affect her relationship with Brandon Blackstock?

After Narvel Blackstock and Reba McEntire divorced in 2015, it seemed like the son and stepmother's relationship was intact. She had no bad blood with her stepson or Brandon's children.

A statement shared during Reba and Narvel's relationship reads:

"Despite this being the end of their marriage, they continue to support each other... They have worked together for 35 years and will continue to do so. They have asked that you respect their privacy during this time."

During an interview with People in 2018, three years after her divorce, Reba said:

"I don't ever see the grandkids... It was a lot better when everybody was not so busy, but I've got seven grandchildren, so they're scattered all over the country and busy doing stuff. But I love them," including Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson's two kids in the count.

As for Reba McEntire's relationship with Kelly Clarkson after her divorce from her stepson, the two remained friends as well. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Clarkson addressed the speculations about her and McEntire's friendship. She said:

"I think we're both women of sound mind that know that life doesn't work out sometimes. I mean, well, she would know best... It's literally the same thing. So, yeah, no hard feelings there, just feelings."

Who were Brandon Blackstock's biological parents?

Brandon was the son of a talent manager, Narvel Blackstock, whose footsteps Brandon followed before his passing. His biological mother was Elisa Gilbert. She was previously married to Narvel Blackstock.

Reba McEntire and her former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, maintained a close bond even after her divorce from his father, Narvel Blackstock. She has openly expressed her love and support for him and his family, keeping their relationship strong over the years.

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