Reba McEntire has long talked about her close bond with her late stepson Brandon Blackstock. The "Fancy" singer was married to Brandon's father, Narvel Blackstock, prior to their divorce in 2015.

Brandon Blackstock’s father, Narvel Blackstock, is a talent manager who has managed stars like Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire and Clarkson. He co-founded Starstruck Entertainment in 1988 with McEntire, his then wife. Brandon Blackstock’s mother, who now goes by Elisa Gilbert, was previously married to Narvel Blackstock.