Reba McEntire is a very proud mother of her only child, son Shelby Blackstock. She shares the 35-year-old with her ex-husband of 26 years, Narvel Blackstock. The pair divorced in 2015 but have remained friends. Reba shared a touching tribute to her son on Instagram. While Shelby’s known for his career as a race car driver, he’s also learned to fly. Reba posted a throwback photo holding Shelby as a baby and then one of him as an adult standing by a plane. “Turned around to check on you and realized you’re not my newborn anymore, words on the pictures read.
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Reba McEntire captioned the photos of her son with a sweet message. “Safe to say… he’s gonna fly,” she wrote. “So proud of Shelby for taking his first solo flight!”
“Aww this is such a precious tribute to your kiddo,” a fan wrote. “How awesome– congrats”
“First race cars, now planes. The boy keeps you on your toes! But you gave him the thrill of adventure! You have every right to be proud,” another person shared on Reba McEntire’s post about her son.
“Your song ‘You’re gonna be’ is the song I always play on my son’s birthday videos!! It’s my favorite,” a fan shared.
Shelby Blackstock posted about Reba McEntire on Instagram for Mother’s Day to let her know just how lucky her feels to be her son.
“Happy Mother’s Day to the best there is. Your love, strength, and wisdom shaped me—and I’m forever thankful. Love you always,” he wrote.
“Oh, hey!!! I took those Happy Mothers Day, @reba — even though you never let us win at Skyjo. Or Rummikub… or Phase 10…,” Shelby’s wife commented on his post.
There’s no question Reba McEntire and her son share a very special bond. They’re so lucky to have each other.
This story’s featured image is by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images.
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