Reba McEntire's Son Shelby Welcomes Baby with Wife Marissa

Shelby Blackstock, son of Reba McEntire, and his wife Marissa have welcomed their first child. Shelby announced the news on Instagram, expressing joy in becoming parents.

Welcoming Baby Archie

The couple has named their son Shelby Archer "Archie" McEntire Blackstock. Shelby shared a heartfelt moment on Instagram with a photo of him holding the newborn.

Despite a challenging first week, Shelby joked about his son having "the look down" while sharing a video clip of the baby in his bassinet.

A Journey to Parenthood

In April, Shelby and Marissa announced they were expecting, celebrating at Walt Disney World. The couple had married in April 2022 at the same location where they first connected years earlier.

They described their relationship as a "Tinderella story," emphasizing their strong bond and shared destiny.

Family Legacy and Loss

Shelby is Reba's only biological child with ex-husband Narvel Blackstock and has three step-siblings from Narvel's previous marriage. Recently, Shelby paid tribute to his late half-brother Brandon Blackstock who passed away in 2025.

Reflecting on this personal loss as he prepares for fatherhood, Shelby expressed gratitude for the confidence Brandon instilled in him throughout his life.