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Reba McEntire's son Shelby Blackstock and his wife Marissa welcomed their first baby, announcing the news and the child's name via Instagram on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Shelby, 36, wrote that after 'everything it took to get here, we finally get to call ourselves mom and dad.' The couple said they have been taking the first few weeks privately before sharing the news publicly, marking a new milestone for the McEntire family.