• Brandon Blackstock was Reba McEntire’s stepson, not her biological child.
• Reba called him “my son forever” despite her divorce from his father.
• She approved of his marriage to Kelly Clarkson, calling her a “good friend.”
• Reba and Kelly’s friendship stayed strong after both divorces.
• Reba considered Brandon’s kids her grandchildren, though she rarely saw them.

The entertainment industry was deeply affected by the recent death of Brandon Blackstock, who was Kelly Clarkson’s former husband, at the age of 48. Amidst the widespread expressions of sympathy, a familiar question arose: Was Brandon Blackstock Reba McEntire’s biological son?

Their connection, often misunderstood, reveals a bond deeper than blood—but not by genetics.

Was Brandon Blackstock Reba Mcentire’s Biological Son

Brandon Blackstock was not Reba McEntire’s biological son. He was her stepson from her 26-year marriage to his father, Narvel Blackstock.

Reba married Narvel in 1989, taking on the role of stepmother to Brandon and his siblings. Even after her separation from Narvel in 2015, Reba consistently expressed her lasting affection for Brandon, referring to him as “my son forever.”

Reba’s Own Words: “He’s My Son Forever”

Even after her split from Narvel, Reba McEntire never wavered in her affection for Brandon. In a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, she said:

“Brandon’s been my son forever, it seems. Although he’s my stepson, I still love him like he’s my total—my blood.”

She also supported his marriage to Kelly Clarkson, telling Us Weekly in 2019:

“She’s married [to] my oldest son, Brandon, but we’re also good friends… That goes a long way—when you can have a good friend as part of your family.”

A Family Bond That Survived Divorce

Reba and Narvel’s 2015 divorce could have strained her relationship with Brandon, but it didn’t. In a joint statement, they confirmed:

“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.”

Years later, Reba still included Brandon’s children with Kelly Clarkson among her “seven grandchildren,” though she admitted,

“I don’t ever see the grandkids… but I love them.”

Kelly Clarkson and Reba’s Unchanged Friendship

Despite Brandon and Kelly’s 2020 divorce, Reba remained close to both. Kelly clarified on Watch What Happens Live:

“Not at all. We were friends before Brandon and I got together… We text each other all the time.”

Reba echoed this neutrality, telling Extra:

“I love them both… Brandon’s my stepson; Kelly’s my good friend, and I’m pulling for both of them.”

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Last Updated on August 8, 2025