A New Romantic Interest
Reba had no idea that Narvel would move on from the divorce so quickly, and with a person so close to her heart. It was even more shocking than the divorce. Only a few months after the divorce, Narvel was already back in the dating scene. He was not just dating anybody, he was dating one of Reba’s best friends! The new love of Narvel’s life was Laura Putty Stroud, a real estate agent in Nashville for luxurious properties. Laura was a close friend of both Reba and Narvel when the two were still a couple.
Reba and Laura were very good friends, as can be seen in many of their photos posted on social media. One photo of them together was taken during one of Katy Perry’s concerts. It has been rumored that Narvel and Laura were “very serious.” In fact, there has apparently already been talk of marriage. Many people are speculating that the two were already seeing each other, even before the divorce. And it may even be the reason for the divorce.
A New Addition To The Family
Reba and Kelly Clarkson knew each other for years, because Narvel Blackstock, Reba’s husband at the time, became Kelly’s manager. Narvel was the one who introduced Kelly to his son, Brandon, Reba’s stepson. Reba and Kelly became very close over the years and they were great fans of each other. Their first performance together was in 2007, doing a duet of Kelly’s hit song “Because of You.” In 2008, they shared the stage on a North American tour.
In 2012, Brandon, Reba’s stepson, proposed to Kelly at the Super Bowl. Kelly sang the national anthem that day. Brandon and Kelly tied the knot in 2013. Reba was so thrilled that Kelly was becoming her daughter-in-law. Brandon and Kelly now have two kids together.
Just Happiness
Reba never wanted to divorce Narvel. In fact, it wasn’t her idea and she was devastated by Narvel’s decision. Nonetheless, she just wants everyone to be happy. If the divorce would make Narvel happy, then so be it. After which, she just focused more on her faith and her love of music.
Everyone was shocked by the separation, especially Reba’s family and fans. Who would have thought that a 26-year marriage of a power couple would end? However, Reba had to surrender to Narvel’s decision, saying “I just thought it was the best thing to take my marbles and go play somewhere else, is what daddy used to always say.”
In The Middle Of A Storm
The divorce was heartbreaking, most especially to the family, particularly Reba’s daughter-in-law, Kelly Clarkson. She felt that she was torn between Reba and Narvel. Kelly was Reba’s partner, her best buddy and at the same time, Narvel was her father-in-law. She even tried to convince Reba and Narvel to stay together and not pursue the divorce.
Kelly was actually the reason why the two stayed together longer than they were going to. It was reported that Reba and Narvel were already separated and had been living apart for quite some time before the divorce. However, since the divorce, nothing has changed between Reba and Kelly. The two remain close with each other, and Reba even treats her grandchildren as her own.
A New Beginning
Narvel has been Reba’s manager for more than twenty-six years. The two have been working together in the music industry, building their empire since 1988. After the divorce, Narvel remained as Reba’s manager for another year. However, in 2016, Reba decided that it was best to cut loose her professional relationship with Narvel. Nonetheless, the two stayed good friends.
Moving forward, Reba put up her own record company, Reba’s Business Inc. (RBI). RBI manages budding young artists. Apart from the record company, Reba also has her own brand of products, including home furnishings and decorations, clothing, jewelry, beauty products. You can find her products at Cracker Barrel gift shops. Reba’s net worth today is about $95 million.