Was Kelly Clarkson Married to Reba McEntire’s Son? No, He Was Her Stepson
Aug. 7, 2025 — Kelly Clarkson was not married to Reba McEntire’s biological son, contrary to some misconceptions, as multiple outlets clarified following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
Blackstock, 48, died after battling cancer. He was the son of Narvel Blackstock, Reba McEntire’s ex-husband from 1989 to 2015, making Brandon her stepson rather than biological child. Clarkson was married to Brandon from 2013 until their divorce in 2022.
Family Relationships Clarified
Reports emphasized the stepfamily connection. People magazine stated:
Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager known as both the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson and the former stepson of Reba McEntire, has died.
Country Living detailed how Reba became Brandon’s stepmother through her marriage to Narvel, positioning Kelly as her daughter-in-law during that period. The question “was Kelly Clarkson married to Reba McEntire’s son” often overlooks this distinction, with Reba’s only biological son being Shelby Blackstock.
USA Today reported: “Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband is the stepson of Reba McEntire.”
Stepmother-Stepson Bond
Despite not being biological, Reba and Brandon shared a close relationship. E! News explained their stepmother-stepson dynamic. TODAY noted Reba referred to Brandon as her “son forever.”
InStyle distinguished Reba’s biological son Shelby from stepchildren like Brandon. Kelly Clarkson’s Wikipedia page confirms: “Blackstock was the husband of country artist Reba McEntire… Brandon Blackstock, son of her former manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of Reba McEntire.”
The query “was Kelly Clarkson married to Reba McEntire’s son” surged in discussions around Brandon’s death, but reputable sources consistently used “stepson” terminology. No recent X (Twitter) discussions addressed this specific rumor.
This clarification addresses ongoing interest in the blended family ties, ensuring accurate understanding of whether Kelly Clarkson was married to Reba McEntire’s son in a biological sense.
