Reba McEntire Shares Rare Photo With Lookalike Son for His Birthday: ‘One of My Biggest Blessings’

Thirty-four years ago today, Reba McEntire gave birth to her only child, Shelby Blackstock—and the country music singer marked the milestone by sharing a photo with her lookalike son via social media.

On Friday, Feb. 23, McEntire took to Instagram with a birthday tribute for Shelby, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Narvel Blackstock.

“I sure feel a lot better today than I did 34 years ago! :),” she joked before reflecting on her motherhood experience. “From the first second I found out I was pregnant, up to today, this child is one of the biggest blessings of my life.”

The “I’m a Survivor” songstress concluded: “Thank you, God for letting me experience being a mama. I love you, Shelby, with all my heart mind and soul.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”In the comments, Shelby chimed in with a sweet acknowledgment, writing, “❤️ love you!!”

Meanwhile, McEntire’s Instagram followers couldn’t get over how much Shelby resembles his famous mother. One person wrote, “I love that his name is Shelby. Its so southern and he looks just like his mama!”

Another Instagram user commented, “He looks like his Mama. Happy Birthday 🥳.”

Yet another person declared, “WOW twins ❤,” while someone else wrote, “He favors you SOO Much!!! Happy Birthday Shelby!🥳”

Other followers couldn’t believe Shelby is 34. One Instagram user recalled, “I remember the day they announced his birth. The whole world was pulling for you and a safe delivery.”
Another commented, “Oh my gosh…..is he really that old?😮”

In addition to Shelby, McEntire has five step-children through her two marriages: Coty and Lance Battles from her first husband, Charlie Battles, and Shawna, Brandon (Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband) and Chasity Blackstock from her second husband, Narvel.