Brandon Blackstock Remembered on First Anniversary of Death

Shelby Blackstock, son of country singer Reba McEntire, posted an Instagram tribute on the first anniversary of his half‑brother Brandon Blackstock’s death. He wrote that the loss still feels unreal and that Brandon’s memory remains a daily reminder of grief.

Brandon Blackstock died on August 7, 2025 after a three‑year battle with melanoma. He was the ex‑husband of Reba McEntire, the former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, and the father of Clarkson’s children River and Remington. Clarkson announced his illness on August 6, 2025, and a Montana coroner later confirmed his death was due to natural causes following the cancer battle. Shelby’s message highlighted the close bond between the brothers despite an age gap and expressed gratitude for the lessons Brandon taught him.