Brandon Blackstock, 48, has died after a private cancer battle, prompting a wave of reflection on his relationships<\/p>\n
with Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson. In 2021, after Brandon\u2019s split from Kelly, Reba\u2014who was married to Brandon\u2019s<\/p>\n
father, Narvel Blackstock, for 26 years\u2014said she loved them both, calling Kelly a longtime friend and Brandon \u201clike my own son.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kelly and Brandon finalized their divorce in 2022 but maintained civility. Kelly confirmed her friendship with Reba endured, noting<\/p>\n
they had been close before her marriage. The two continued working together on The Voice, with Kelly crediting Reba as a major influence on her career.<\/p>\n
When Kelly learned of Brandon\u2019s illness, she focused on protecting their children, River and Remington, ensuring they maintained a<\/p>\n
loving relationship with their father. She avoided speaking negatively about him and postponed Las Vegas shows to be with the kids during his illness.<\/p>\n
Brandon\u2019s final public appearance with family, including Reba, was at Rodeo Houston in March 2025. His passing has drawn attention to the mutual<\/p>\n
respect and compassion between him, Kelly, and Reba\u2014showing that even after divorce and challenges, family bonds can remain strong in the face of loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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