Brandon Blackstock’s family tree: who are his parents and his connection to Reba McEntire
7 august 2025 в 18:37
Brandon Blackstock recently became the center of attention after his ex-wife Kelly Clarkson revealed that he is battling an illness. As a result of his condition, she postponed her performances in Las Vegas, and now fans are interested in Brandon’s family and closest circle.
In fact, most people want to know who his parents are and if he is related to country singer Reba McEntire.
Below is a breakdown of Brandon’s family tree and his past marriages.
Brandon has been married twice. His first marriage was to former wife Melissa Ashworth, from 2001 to 2012, after which he started dating Kelly. Brandon then married Kelly in 2013, and they separated in 2020, officially divorcing in 2022.
From his previous relationships, Brandon welcomed children. He shares his children Savannah and Seth with Melissa, and River and Remington with Kelly.
Brandon is not Reba’s biological son, but she became his stepmother after marrying her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock. Brandon has a stepbrother named Shelby Steven McIntyre Blackstock, a racer, who is Reba’s biological son from her previous marriage to Narvel.
Brandon’s biological mother is Elisa Gayle Ritter, and his father is Narvel Blackstock. Elisa and Narvel were married from 1973 to 1988.
Reports indicate that Elisa works as a television producer, and Narvel is a film producer. They welcomed Brandon in 1976, 12 years before their divorce. Narvel is also the father of his other children, Shawna Rene Blackstock and Chassidy Celeste Blackstock.
Kelly did not specify the type of illness Brandon is battling, but noted that he has been living with her for the «past year». In her Instagram announcement in August 2025, Kelly apologized to fans for canceling her performances and emphasized that her children with Brandon are her priority.
«Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remaining dates of the August residency in Las Vegas», - Kelly wrote in her post. «While I typically keep my personal life private, over the past year the father of my children has been sick, and right now I need to be fully present for them. I sincerely apologize to anyone who bought tickets to the show, and greatly appreciate your grace, kindness, and understanding»
In fact, most people want to know who his parents are and if he is related to country singer Reba McEntire.
Below is a breakdown of Brandon’s family tree and his past marriages.
Brandon has been married twice. His first marriage was to former wife Melissa Ashworth, from 2001 to 2012, after which he started dating Kelly. Brandon then married Kelly in 2013, and they separated in 2020, officially divorcing in 2022.
From his previous relationships, Brandon welcomed children. He shares his children Savannah and Seth with Melissa, and River and Remington with Kelly.
Brandon is not Reba’s biological son, but she became his stepmother after marrying her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock. Brandon has a stepbrother named Shelby Steven McIntyre Blackstock, a racer, who is Reba’s biological son from her previous marriage to Narvel.
Brandon’s biological mother is Elisa Gayle Ritter, and his father is Narvel Blackstock. Elisa and Narvel were married from 1973 to 1988.
Reports indicate that Elisa works as a television producer, and Narvel is a film producer. They welcomed Brandon in 1976, 12 years before their divorce. Narvel is also the father of his other children, Shawna Rene Blackstock and Chassidy Celeste Blackstock.
Kelly did not specify the type of illness Brandon is battling, but noted that he has been living with her for the «past year». In her Instagram announcement in August 2025, Kelly apologized to fans for canceling her performances and emphasized that her children with Brandon are her priority.
«Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remaining dates of the August residency in Las Vegas», - Kelly wrote in her post. «While I typically keep my personal life private, over the past year the father of my children has been sick, and right now I need to be fully present for them. I sincerely apologize to anyone who bought tickets to the show, and greatly appreciate your grace, kindness, and understanding»
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