Reba McEntire Honors Her Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock On What Would’ve Been His 49th Birthday

Reba McEntire paid tribute to her late stepson Brandon Blackstock on what would have been his 49th birthday on Tuesday (December 16), sharing a heartfelt Instagram post expressing love and remembrance. Alongside a sweet photo of her standing next to Brandon, his brother Shelby, and his sisters Shawna and Chassidy, McEntire tenderly captioned the post, “Happy birthday Brandon!  We love and miss you a bunch. ❤️❤️❤️.”  Blackstock, a talent manager and former husband of Kelly Clarkson, passed away from malignant melanoma on August 7. Additional family members including Shelby and Brandon’s daughter Savannah also shared emotional tributes, reflecting on his lasting impact while celebrating his memory amid their ongoing grief. Shelby posted a photo of Brandon on Instagram, alongside the caption, “I think about you every day, and it’s still hard to believe you’re gone. I know you’re having the best birthday up there— with an endless supply of Coors Lights & your favorite.” (People)