Reba McEntire remembered Brandon Blackstock as her “stepson/oldest son” in an Instagram tribute posted five days after his death in August 2025. The following year, she joined Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson for the Grammys’ In Memoriam performance of “Trailblazer”; entertainment outlet E! reported that Blackstock was among those honored.
What Reba McEntire said about Brandon Blackstock
On Aug. 12, 2025, McEntire shared photographs of herself with Blackstock and wrote that her “stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went home to be with God.” The Miami Herald reproduced her caption and linked to her Instagram post: Miami Herald.
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She described him as being at peace, expressed gratitude for the time they had together, and said his family would carry on his legacy and laughter. She closed with a farewell that echoed his connection to country life: “Rest in peace, cowboy. Happy trails to you til we meet again.”
What was known about his death
Brandon Blackstock died on Aug. 7, 2025, at age 48. A family representative told The Associated Press that he had “bravely battled cancer for more than three years” and “passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.” Those details came from the family announcement, not McEntire’s Instagram caption. The Associated Press
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McEntire was married to Blackstock’s father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015. Her own wording—“stepson/oldest son”—captures both the family relationship and the closeness she conveyed in her tribute. The Associated Press
McEntire’s message to Shelby Blackstock
On Aug. 13, the Miami Herald reported that McEntire had also commented on a tribute by her son Shelby Blackstock: “Very well said Shelby. Yes we will miss him so much.” Miami Herald
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Did Reba honor Brandon Blackstock at the Grammys?
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, McEntire performed “Trailblazer” with Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson during the In Memoriam segment. The Recording Academy described the performance as honoring influential figures in the music community lost over the preceding year. Recording Academy
E! specifically reported that Blackstock was among those remembered. The distinction matters: the Academy’s post describes the segment broadly, while E! makes the direct connection to Blackstock. The performance was a multi-artist remembrance, not a solo tribute exclusively to him. E!
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