Kelly Clarkson not mentioned in Brandon Blackstock’s obituary, which reveals his new relationship after divorce

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died on August 7 at the age of 48. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, ending his three-year battle with cancer. The obituary described Brandon as a loving and happy person, saying, “To know Brandon was to love Brandon,” and called him “a strikingly handsome man” who liked to remind people of it, as per the reports.

The obituary mentioned Brandon’s children: two with Kelly Clarkson, River Rose and Remington, and two older children, Savannah and Seth, from his first marriage to Melissa Ashworth. Melissa Ashworth was not mentioned, according to the report by Sheknows.

Brandon’s family and personal life

Brandon’s parents and siblings were mentioned in the obituary, as well as his former stepmother, famous singer Reba McEntire. She was married to Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015. Narvel was also Reba’s manager and they have a son named Shelby.


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For the first time, the obituary revealed Brandon’s relationship after his split from Kelly Clarkson in 2020. His partner was Brittney Marie Jones, who was also his business partner. Together with Brittney Marie Jones, Brandon was working on building companies, including Headwaters Livestock Auction and The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana, which will be part of his legacy, as per the reports.

Kelly Clarkson and legal issues after divorce

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon were married for seven years before separating in 2020. Kelly filed for divorce in June 2020. After the divorce, there was a tough legal battle over their Montana ranch. Kelly was awarded ownership but agreed to give Brandon 5% of it, as stated in the report by Sheknows.

Kelly Clarkson also sued Brandon, claiming he illegally got business deals for her while acting as her talent manager. This case was settled in 2023, with Brandon ordered to pay Kelly $2.6 million. Kelly has not publicly spoken about Brandon’s death yet.

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Over the past year, Kelly took a break from hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show and other work to be with her children as Brandon’s health got worse, as per the reports.

One day before Brandon died, Kelly announced on Instagram that she was postponing her Las Vegas residency shows because of his illness. She apologized to fans and said she needed to focus on being present for her children, as mentioned in the report by Sheknows.

FAQs

Q1. Who was Brandon Blackstock?
Brandon Blackstock was Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and a businessman who passed away in August 2025 after battling cancer.

Q2. What was Brandon Blackstock’s relationship with Kelly Clarkson?
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson were married for seven years and have two children together before divorcing in 2020.