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Narvel Blackstock is an American former steel guitarist, music director and television producer. Narvel Blackstock also co-founded Starstruck Entertainment with his ex-wife Reba McEntire. He is currently the music manager of Kelly Clarkson and Linda Davis, among others.
Early life and childhood
Narvel Blackstock was born on August 31, 1956 and he is currently 63 years old. Likewise, he is originally from Tarrant County, Texas, USA and his full name is Narvel Wayne Blackstock.
Talking about his family, his parents were father Narvel Leroy Blackstock and mother Gloria Elizabeth Alexander. He also has a sister named Patricia Ann Blackstock.
As for his extended family, he is the brother-in-law of Susie McEntire and Pake McEntire.
Career and professional life
Narvel Blackstock began his career as a steel guitarist and received recognition after joining then-emerging country singer Reba McEntire’s band.
The two were together during her struggling years and after she became popular. From guitarist in Reba’s band in the early 1980s, she became his manager in the second half of the decade.
Reba McEntire’s career graph took a steep upward curve after Blackstock began managing her. He was also there to support her after all members of her band died in a plane crash in March 1991. This also included her tour manager.
At the time of the accident, Reba was at home recovering from bronchitis.
Caption: Narvel Blackstock with Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson and their son Brandon attending an event. Source: Nikiswift
In the years since, he produced some of his television movies and also some other television specials with singers such as Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson.
Likewise, he is also the music manager of Linda Davis and Kelly Clarkson.
Additionally, he and Reba McEntire co-founded Starstruck Entertainment together. This is the music company that later led Reba McEntire’s country music career.
However, the end of his second marriage became a hot tabloid topic after he and Reba announced in August 2015 that they had separated months earlier.
Likewise, he is also popular for his work in Reba: Video Gold II (2006), Malibu Country (2012), and Love forever (1998).
Narvel Blackstock – Net worth 2023
Additionally, he has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million.
Narvel Blackstock – Marital Status
According to the New York Post, Narvel Blackstock is in a serious romantic relationship with Nashville real estate agent and good friend Laura Putty Stroud.
Laura is also good friends with Reba McEntire, his ex-wife.
Blackstock’s first marriage was to Elisa Gayle Ritter on March 30, 1973. They remained married for 15 years and then divorced in 1988.
The two have three children together, namely Chassidy Celeste Blackstock, Brandon Blackstock, and Shawna Rene Blackstock.
Caption: Narvel Blackstock posing for a photo at the pre-symphony ball party with his lover Laura Putty Stroud. Source: Nashville Lifestyles
About a year after his first divorce, he married Reba McEntire. Reba is a singer-songwriter and actress. They married during a private ceremony on a boat in Lake Tahoe on June 3, 1989.
They previously met through their work in the early 1980s, when he was the steel guitarist in their band. Later, he also became Reba’s manager.
When they met, they were both going through their own divorces and this is what brought them together. He and Reba welcomed his only child,
son Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock, in February 1990. The lovers were together for more than 26 years but unfortunately their marriage also ended in divorce.
The two made the shocking announcement on August 3, 2015, in a joint statement on McEntire’s website. The court finalized their divorce on October 28, 2015.
However, Reba McEntire remains close with her three stepchildren even after the divorce. She even considers her children her own grandchildren.
His first son, Brandon, is a talent manager and is married to singer Kelly Clarkson, while his other son, Shelby, is a racing driver. In total she has five grandchildren from her first marriage.
Narvel Blackstock – Controversy and scandal
Since news of Narvel and Reba’s divorce became public, he has been in the news several times due to his past relationship with Reba McEntire.
In March 2016, Reba McEntire said CMT Radio Live that the divorce was not her idea and that she “didn’t want it in any way.”
Reba also mentioned that she wanted to see everyone happy. That’s why, after her divorce, she convinced herself to “take my marbles and go play somewhere else.”
as his father had taught him. Shortly after the divorce, reports emerged that she had moved on with her life and had a new partner.
The new partner was none other than Reba McEntire’s best friend, Laura Putty Stroud. Laura is a real estate agent in Nashville.
While it is not known for certain when they started dating, they were previously good friends and, according to close sources, are considering getting married.
He gained a passing reference after Reba McEntire became involved in a relationship with photographer Anthony ‘Skeeter’ Lasuzzo in 2017.
Then, in September 2018, it was announced that Reba McEntire would release a tell-all memoir to chronicle her dark days. This again put the focus on his early struggles and her relationship with him.
Caption: Narvel Blackstock posing for a photo at an event with his ex-wife Reba McEntire. Source: Pinterest
Body measurements
Narvel is 1.83 meters or 6 feet tall, but other details of her body measurements such as weight, chest, waist and hip measurements, biceps, dress size, shoe size, etc. are not available on this moment.
Likewise, he has brown hair and eyes of the same color.
Narvel Blackstock – Social networks
Unfortunately, there does not appear to be any verified accounts of him on social media. There are accounts on several platforms with his name. However, it is not clear whether they are actually personal and official accounts of Naravel or not.
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