Reba McEntire‘s son, Shelby Blackstock, broke his silence on the death of his half-brother, Brandon Blackstock. “Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother,

"Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family — funny, bright, and full of life — and he will be deeply missed," he said.

Brandon Blackstock died at age 48 on Aug. 7, 2025, surrounded by family. Here's everything to know about Brandon Blackstock's parents and siblings, including his connection to Reba McEntire.