Narvel Blackstock Biography

Narvel Blackstock garnered much attention for being her ex-husband and former manager of country singer Reba McEntire . The couple also founded the music company. Starstruck Entertainment who additionally also directed her illustrious music career. He was a steel guitarist, before becoming a music manager. He shares a son with Reba.

Before marrying Reba, Blackstock was already married to his first wife, Elisa Gayle Ritter , with whom he shares three children.

Early life, biography and education of Narvel Blackstock

Narvel Blackstock was born Narvel Wayne Blackstock on August 31, 1956 in Tarrant County, Texas, USA, under the birth sign of Virgo. He spent most of his childhood days in his birthplace, Tarrant County, along with his parents.

Blackstock has always been drawn to the sound of music. He wanted to enter the arena of music. Therefore, he started performing in local bands as a guitarist. Narvel got into country music and began to fall deeply in love with it. He belongs to the American nationality and regarding his ethnicity, he is a white American.

Narvel Blackstock Career

Narvel Blackstock was a steel guitarist. However, he never gained much fame and was never close to breaking into the music industry. He later met noted country music singer Reba McEntire. Marvel began to handle her. He is also known for having handled big fish like the Malibu Country released in 2012, Secret of Giving in 1999 and Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas in 2012.

Country music powerhouse couple Reba and Narvel went on to run their company called Starstruck Entertainment together. This company was initially established to manage Reba, but later moved on to managing stars including Blake Shelton and his daughter-in-law Kelly Clarkson.

Narvel Blackstock Net Worth and Salary

Narvel Blackstock’s net worth is still under review, however, according to various online sources, he has an estimated earning of $5 million. But the country singer’s net worth from his ex-wife, Reba McEntire, is around $95 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She is one of the popular singers and has released several evergreen singles till date.

In 2009 and 2005, the singer earned $1 million from her album Reba: Duets and $2 million from her other hit compilation album Reba #1’s (certified 2x platinum by the RIAA) respectively. In 1993, she released her compilation album Greatest Hits Volume Two, which was also certified 5x platinum by the RIAA and 2x platinum by Music Canada. She and she also made $5.2 million from the album.

As a manager, Blackstock has also earned a large amount of salary.

Narvel Blackstock’s wife, divorce, grandchildren and relationship

Narvel Blackstock is a married man. He previously married his girlfriend-turned-his-wife Elisa Gayle Ritter . The couple married on March 30, 1973, in a private ceremony attended by his friends and family. The couple also have three children; Shawna Rene Blackstock (1973), Chassidy Celeste Blackstock (born 1978), and Brandon Blackstock (born December 16, 1976). His second son, Brandon, is married to Kelly Clarkson.

Narvel and his ex-wife Ritter, however, could not share their marital journey any longer and divorced on March 31, 1988 for some undisclosed reasons. After their split, Blackstock moved on to Mary with the American singer-songwriter, actress, and record producer. Reba McEntire. They were married in a private ceremony on a boat in Lake Tahoe in 1989.

Blackstock met his second wife, McEntire, when they were both in the music industry. Narvel was also a steel guitar player. As Reba’s manager, Narvel fell deeply in love with her and they formed Starstruck Entertainment, which was originally designed to help manage her career. Additionally, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Shelby McEntire Blackstock in February 1990. Shelby is a racing driver.

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The couple’s split on Turn On The Radio, where Reba confirmed on Facebook last month that they had officially divorced on October 28. The couple have also been working together and their company is doing well. Narvel has had a successful career.

The ex-husband and wife couple announced their separation after 26 years of union. The couple’s divorce was finalized on October 28, 2015. Despite the divorce, McEntire also remains very close to her three stepchildren. In an interview, McEntire talked about the divorce from her,

”The divorce was not my idea. I didn’t want it in any way, shape, or fashion. So, it was really difficult to make the adjustment. When someone is not happy, I just want everyone to be happy in their lives because our lives are too short to be miserable, so I thought the best thing to do was take my marbles, go play somewhere else, that’s what dad always used to do. . [tell].”

Watch the interview where McEntire talks about his divorce,

Narvel currently has a girlfriend, who is one of McEntire’s close friends, Laura Putty Stroud who is a real estate agent. A source close to the couple also stated:

“They are very serious. It is unclear when they started dating. Word on the street is that they are getting married.

Narvel has had complicated relationships with an affair, marriages, breakups, and divorces, but he is doing quite well. Whereas, McEntire also found her love for her current boyfriend Anthony ”Skeeter” Lasuzzo . He is a popular photographer and a former geologist.

The couple first met through mutual friends in Wyoming. The couple also spent their vacations in South Africa, Iceland, etc. They share the strong bond of love. She also has four grandchildren named River Rose Blackstock, Savannah Blackstock, Remington Alexander Blackstock, and Seth Blackstock.

In addition, he is also active on social networks such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Height, Age and Other Narvel Blackstock Facts

• Height = Narvel Blackstock stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83 m).
• Age = As of 2019, his age is 62.
• Weight: Weighs 70 kg (155 lbs).
• Chest Size: 39 inches (99 cm)
• Biceps: 14 inches (35 cm)
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Body type: Athletic
• Spouse(s): Elisa Ritter G. (d. 1973 – 1988), Reba McEntire (d. 1989 – 2015)
• Children: 4 ( Brandon Blackstock , Shawna Rene Blackstock , Shelby Blackstock , and Chassidy Celeste Blackstock )
• Grandchildren: 5 ( Seth Blackstock , Rio Rose Blackstock , Savannah Blackstock and Remington Alexander Blackstock )