An obituary for the late talent manager revealed that Blackstock was “building a life” with Clarkson’s former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones, as he lost his battle with cancer.

Reba McEntire took to Instagram to share her first statement since her former stepson Brandon Blackstock's death. McEntire was married to Brandon Blackstock's father, Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015.

Shelby Blackstock is remembering his late brother Brandon Blackstock. Shelby, the son of Reba McEntire and her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock, shared an emotional tribute post to Instagram on Friday, Aug.

Reba McEntire and ex-husband Narvel Blackstock with their son, Shelby, in 2022. Kevin Winter / Getty Images The singer added that Blackstock would accompany her on tours when he was a kid.