MusicRowLife: Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson

Garth Brooks is now a grandfather. Brooks welcomed his first grandchild when his middle daughter August Brooks gave birth to daughter, Karalynn, on Tuesday (July 23).
“Our family would first like to thank everyone for their warm wishes and sweet celebration of Baby K’s arrival,” said Brooks in a statement. “Our children’s lives have always been extremely private and they have been endlessly encouraged to be their own people. We have always wanted them to be individuals and NOT be known as ‘someone’s daughters’. I have been amazed and grateful how the press has always respected this. I now ask that respect to please continue as this young family begins the greatest days of their lives.”
Brooks has three daughters, including Taylor Mayne Pearl, August Anna, and Allie Colleen.

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Kelly Clarkson shared an engagement photo with her fans via Facebook. The singer-songwriter is engaged to be married to music manager Brandon Blackstock, son of music executive Narvel Blackstock and step-son of Reba McEntire. According to various reports, Clarkson and Blackstock will be married in October.