Reba McEntire’s Family Is Growing As Son Shelby Blackstock Announces First Baby
This marks Reba McEntire’s first biological grandchild.
Reba McEntire, Shelby Blackstock, Marissa Blackstock; Photos via Instagram
Reba McEntire’s family is growing! Her son, Shelby Blackstock, is expecting his first child with his wife, Marissa.
A Magical Disney Announcement
The couple shared the exciting news with fans on social media, posting a Disney-themed photo gallery that captured the special moment at Walt Disney World. The soon-to-be parents could be seen celebrating throughout the park. Alongside the photos, they revealed they are expecting a baby boy, who is set to arrive in October.
Their announcement included several sweet details, including an “Oh Boy” cake and a customized Mickey Mouse ear hat that read “Baby Blackstock October 2026.” The gallery also featured heartwarming shots of the couple posing in front of Cinderella Castle, proudly showing off ultrasound photos and sharing a kiss as they celebrated the next chapter of their lives together.
“Oh, BOY! We’re beyond excited to FINALLY announce our little man is coming in October,” they captioned the post. “See ya real soon, pal! Mommy + Daddy love you!”
Their post was flooded with congratulatory messages, including comments from McEntire’s Happy’s Place co-star and longtime friend, Melissa Peterman, and rising star Emily Ann Roberts.
A Full-Circle Moment
This moment served as a full-circle milestone for the couple, who tied the knot at Walt Disney World on February 22, 2022. Their wedding was truly a fairy tale, taking place in front of Cinderella Castle after the park had closed for the day, making this latest visit and announcement all the more special.
A Journey To Parenthood
Shelby Blackstock and his wife, Marissa, have been open about their journey to parenthood, sharing that they were undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and allowing fans to follow along through social media.
On January 21, Marissa revealed that she had just completed a second round of IVF, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of encouragement they received along the way.
“The love, messages, prayers, and support from friends and this community have been overwhelming in the best way. I wish I could thank every single person personally. Just know we feel it, and we’re so grateful. Infertility is hard, but we don’t feel alone,” she wrote.
The couple’s baby boy will mark a particularly special milestone for Reba McEntire, as this will be her first biological grandchild. She is already a proud grandmother to her step-grandchildren, River Rose and Remington Alexander, the children of her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, and his ex-wife, Kelly Clarkson.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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