Friend Dolly Parton offers moving advice to Kelly Clarkson following the demise of her ex-spouse Brandon Blackstock
Dolly Parton Offers Comfort and Wisdom to Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire
Country music legend Dolly Parton has offered words of comfort and advice to her fellow artists, Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire, as they grieve the loss of Brandon Blackstock, McEntire's former stepson and Clarkson's ex-husband.
Brandon Blackstock, who was last seen looking frail at the Houston Rodeo in March of 2023, passed away at the age of 48 after a battle with melanoma. His father, Narvel Blackstock, was married to Reba McEntire from 1989-2015, and they share a son, Blackstock's half-brother Shelby, who is 35.
Parton, who lost her husband, Carl Dean, just five months earlier, has shared her own experience of grief and offered some wisdom to Clarkson and McEntire. She encourages them to focus on the happier memories they had of their late loved ones and take their energy to recycle it as a part of themselves.
"I think it's important to be grateful for the years we had with them, remember the best moments, and take their energy to recycle it as a part of ourselves," Parton said. "Honor their memory and find comfort in knowing they are in a better place."
Parton's husband, Carl Dean, passed away on March 3, 2023, after nearly 60 years of marriage. They share a son, Shelby Blackstock, who is 35 years old. In her tribute, Parton expressed her deep love for Dean and thanked fans for their prayers.
Parton and Dean were married since 1966, and she shared that her husband loved music but was not interested in being in it. In 1967, Parton convinced her husband to join her at an awards show where she won BMI Song of the Year, but he was miserable at the event.
Parton offered words of support to Clarkson following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. She stated that those dealing with grief should take the energy from those better times in the past and recycle it.
McEntire, who was Blackstock's former stepmother, also broke her silence about his death. Parton has not personally spoken with Clarkson or McEntire about their grief yet, but she expressed her love and support for both women.
[1] Dolly Parton's tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. [2] Dolly Parton's advice to Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire as they grieve the loss of Brandon Blackstock.
- Dolly Parton, amid her own grief after the loss of her husband Carl Dean, has also shared advice with celebrities Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire, urging them to channel the positive energy from their happier memories with the late Brandon Blackstock.
- The entertainment industry continues to mourn the loss of Brandon Blackstock, with country music legend Dolly Parton offering words of comfort and encouragement to his ex-wife, Kelly Clarkson, in the wake of their shared tragedy.
- As the world of pop-culture navigates yet another loss, Dolly Parton stands as a beacon of strength, offering her insights on coping mechanisms for health challenges, as she grappled with the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, and now extends her wisdom to friends and fellow artists like Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire.
