Reba McEntire is honoring her stepson Brandon Blackstock following the news of his death.
About a week after his family revealed he died, McEntire took to Instagram to share some kind words about Blackstock.
“Last week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went home to be with God,” she said in an Aug. 12 post. “His struggle is over and he is in eternal peace in God’s presence.
“There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together,” she continued. “His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family. Rest in peace cowboy. Happy trails to you til we meet again.”
Blackstock is the son of McEntire’s ex-husband Narvel Blackstock. The pair got married and were together until they announced their split in 2015.
The talent manager is survived by his four children — Savannah and Seth, whom he shares with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, and River and Remington, whom he welcomed with his ex-wife Kelly Clarkson.
On Aug. 8, Blackstock’s family revealed he died from cancer. He was 48.
In a statement, they said, “He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
A few days later, the Silver Bow County Coroner revealed Blackstock’s cause of death was melanoma.
Two days before his family shared the news, Clarkson announced that she was going to postpone the remainder of her August “Studio Sessions” shows in Las Vegas.
“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” she wrote on Instagram on Aug. 6.
In 2020, Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock after seven years of marriage and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
The “Breakaway” singer seemingly addressed their separation in her music with songs like “Mine” and “Me” that’s featured in her 10th studio album, “Chemistry.”
