VERY SAD NEWS: Just Now in Fort Worth, Texas, USA — Reba McEntire Tearfully Confirms the Tragic Death of Her Son, Brandon Blackstock, at Age 48…
On August 7, 2025, an emotional Reba McEntire stepped forward with a trembling voice and tear-filled eyes to confirm what fans had prayed they’d never hear—her beloved son, Brandon Blackstock, has passed away at the age of 48.
The news, which broke out of Fort Worth, Texas, has sent a shockwave across the country music community and beyond. Brandon, a highly respected talent manager known for his calm presence behind the scenes and for once being married to singer Kelly Clarkson, had long remained a quiet pillar in Reba’s life. Today, that pillar has fallen.
In a brief and deeply emotional statement shared through her official spokesperson, Reba said:
“My heart is broken beyond words. Brandon wasn’t just my son—he was my light, my peace, and my pride. Please keep our family in your prayers as we navigate this unthinkable sorrow.”
Details surrounding Brandon’s passing remain private at the request of the family, though sources close to the McEntire circle describe it as “sudden and deeply unexpected.” Emergency responders were called to a private residence in Fort Worth late Wednesday evening, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Fans and fellow artists have already begun flooding social media with messages of support, prayer, and stunned disbelief. “I can’t believe this. Brandon was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met,” wrote one country music star on X. “We’re praying hard for Reba and the whole family.”
Brandon Blackstock was born December 16, 1976, to Reba McEntire and her then-husband Narvel Blackstock. Raised around music, Brandon found his niche not on stage but behind the scenes, becoming a successful talent manager in his own right. He worked with artists including Blake Shelton and was widely respected in the industry for his calm demeanor and strategic mind.
His marriage to pop-country superstar Kelly Clarkson brought him into a brighter spotlight, and though the two divorced in 2021, they remained connected through their two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, who now face the unthinkable loss of their father.
For Reba, who has endured her share of personal heartbreak over the years—including a devastating plane crash in 1991 that took the lives of several of her band members—this loss is one of the most personal and painful of all.
“She’s a woman of faith,” said one family friend, “but this will shake anyone to their core. Reba adored Brandon. He was her heartbeat.”
As fans gather online and in prayer circles across the nation, many are sharing videos and photos of Reba and Brandon over the years—moments of joy, backstage hugs, and rare public appearances that now carry a heavy weight.
While funeral arrangements have not yet been made public, the family has asked for privacy and prayer as they come together to grieve this unimaginable loss.
Brandon Blackstock is survived by his mother Reba McEntire, his father Narvel, his children River and Remy, and his siblings and extended family. He was 48 years old.
The world mourns with them.
More updates to follow as this story develops.