Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana.

Parton — who told ET, "I love Reba, and I love Kelly" — has also been mourning the loss of a loved one. Her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, died in March, and the country music superstar has been candid about her feelings.

There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together. His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family," the country superstar wrote in a social media post.