What is Narvel Blackstock's Net Worth?
Narvel Blackstock is a renowned American television producer with an estimated net worth of $50 million. Born in August 1956 in Tarrant County, Texas, Blackstock's early career saw him as a talented steel guitar player before transitioning into talent management. He gained substantial recognition as the executive producer of the TV series Malibu County (2012-2013), and for his marriage to country music legend Reba McEntire.
Blackstock's production credentials further include TV movies and specials such as Is There Life Out There? (1994), Forever Love (1998), Secret of Giving (1999), Blake Shelton Live: It's All About Tonight (2010), Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas (2012), and Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (2013). He also directed the music video for Reba McEntire's song "I Know How He Feels" from Reba: Video Gold II and has appeared on TV series including CMT Giants and Headline Country.
Personal Life
Narvel Blackstock was married to his second wife, Reba McEntire, from 1989 until their divorce in 2015. Their wedding was a private ceremony on a boat in Lake Tahoe. During their marriage, they founded Starstruck Entertainment, a company managing all aspects of Reba's career. They had one son together, Shelby, born in February 1990. Despite their divorce, Reba maintains a close relationship with her former stepchildren and their six children, whom she considers her grandchildren.
Blackstock has also managed superstar artists like Kelly Clarkson and Linda Davis. In 2012, his son, Brandon Blackstock, became engaged to Kelly Clarkson, and the couple married in 2013. Brandon was previously married to Melissa Ashworth, with whom he shares three children.
Real Estate Ventures
In 2003, Reba and Narvel Blackstock invested $9 million in a 2-acre property in Beverly Hills. Following their divorce in 2015, they sold the property, which included a 9,000 square-foot mansion, for $22.5 million. Another significant property, an 80-acre farm named Starstruck Farm located in Gallatin, Tennessee, was listed for $7.9 million in September 2016; it eventually sold for $5 million in July 2017. This estate features a 12,800 square-foot lakefront house, a large swimming pool, pool house, equestrian facilities, and tennis courts.
