Reba McEntire Shares What Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock Was Really Like at Home, Says He's 'Sorely Missed' (Exclusive) Daniela AvilaOctober 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM 0 Reba McEntire opens up to PEOPLE about her late stepson Brandon Blackstock in this week's cover story "He brought joy to everybody that...
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Daniela AvilaOctober 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Reba McEntire opens up to PEOPLE about her late stepson Brandon Blackstock in this week's cover story
"He brought joy to everybody that met him," McEntire says of Brandon
Brandon died on Aug. 7 at age 48
Reba McEntire is remembering her late stepson Brandon Blackstock fondly.
Months after the talent manager died on Aug. 7, McEntire — who was previously married to his father Narvel Blackstock — opened up to PEOPLE about her relationship with him in this week's cover story.
"My relationship with my stepson, Brandon Blackstock, was precious," McEntire, 70, says of Blackstock, who's also the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson. "I absolutely loved that child. He came into my life, I guess he was 4 years old. Then when Narvel and I got married, he was 13, 14."
She continues, "Along with his mom and dad, I helped raise him, along with [step kids] Shawna and Chassidy. They were my kids."
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Reba McEntire and Brandon Blackstock
Recalling what he was like at home, the Happy's Place star says Blackstock was "so funny" and loved to "pull pranks."
"He loved to scare people," McEntire says. "We'd be at the office there at Starstruck [which was owned by Narvel] in Nashville and I'd be sitting at my desk and I'd see Penny Chubb [a Starstruck Entertainment employee] walk by going to the lady's room, and then here comes Brandon. He'd hide behind the pillar."
The Happy's Place actress adds, "Brandon is sorely missed, truly missed with his mischievousness and his love of life. He brought joy to everybody that met him, and we'll never forget him."
PEOPLE confirmed that Blackstock died of malignant melanoma on Aug. 7, one day after Clarkson revealed he had been ill.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a rep for the family told PEOPLE in a statement at the time. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."
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Reba McEntire on the cover of PEOPLE
McEntire and Narvel — who share son Shelby, 35 — tied the knot in 1989 and were married for 26 years before divorcing in 2015. Years later, in October 2021, McEntire told Entertainment Tonight that Brandon was her "son."
"Although he's my stepson, I still love him like he's my total — my blood," she said.
Days after Brandon died, McEntire posted a tribute to him on Instagram on Aug. 12.
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Brandon Blackstock and Reba McEntire in Nashville in 2011
"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 alongside a photos of herself and Brandon.
"There is no one else like him, and I'm thankful for the time we had together," she continued. "His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family. Rest in peace cowboy. Happy trails to you til we meet again."
For more on McEntire, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE, available on newsstands everywhere Friday.
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