Reba McEntire Emotional on The Voice Over Late Stepson's Cancer Battle

Reba McEntire became emotional on NBC's The Voice during a contestant's performance of Martina McBride's "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," a song about supporting a loved one through cancer. The performance reminded her of her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died in August 2025 after a private battle with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. McEntire, who was married to Brandon's father Narvel Blackstock, described her relationship with Brandon as precious and spoke about helping raise him and his siblings as her own children. She reflected on Brandon's mischievous and joyful personality, expressing how deeply he is missed by those who knew him. The emotional moment underscored the impact of cancer on families and the way music can serve as a tribute and source of comfort during times of loss. McEntire's public tribute highlighted the private grief of a family coping with the loss of a loved one to cancer.