Kelly Clarkson’s ex-assistant named Brandon Blackstock’s ‘loving partner’ in his obituary
His obituary mentions his children but not the singer nor his first wife
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Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was “building a life” with his girlfriend prior to his death.
An obituary for the talent manager, who died on Aug. 7 at the age of 48, listed Brittney Marie Jones as his “beautiful and loving partner in life and business.”
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Blackstock and Jones had “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,” according to the obit.
But prior to working with Blackstock, Jones was an assistant to the “Stronger” singer.
“I successfully assistant managed day to day for artist Kelly Clarkson under manager Brandon Blackstock in Los Angeles for music and television,” Jones’ LinkedIn profile read at the time, according to the U.K. Sun.
“After a change in management for Ms. Clarkson I transitioned to executive assistant for Mr. Blackstock’s cattle operation in Montana where I currently run the office and administration work,” it continued.
“I also currently fulfill personal assistant duties for Mr. Blackstock.”
Blackstock married Clarkson in 2013, separated in 2020, and their divorce was finalized in 2022 after a messy legal battle and custody fight for their two children.
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While Clarkson was not mentioned in the lengthy obituary, their daughter, River, 11, and nine-year-old son Remington were.
Blackstock also shared daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth, 18, with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, who, like Clarkson, was not mentioned in the obituary.
“To say he was devoted seems cliché,” the tribute to Blackstock read.
“It feels like an overused word, but it is the correct word. He was a devoted father. His four children were and will always be his greatest love and his greatest legacy.”
The obit added: “He was the son, brother, father, friend, and love you prayed to have in your life. Above all, he was a dreamer.”
Blackstock purchased a $1.8-million ranch in Butte, Montana shortly after he was ordered to vacate Clarkson’s ranch in June 2022, Us Weekly reported at the time.
He then founded Valley View Rodeo, with Jones working as his executive assistant.
Blackstock died following a lengthy battle with melanoma.
His family announced the news in a statement obtained by People magazine.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years,” Blackstock’s loved ones said.
“He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family,” they added.
“We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
The obit, which listed Reba McEntire as his stepmom, noted that his family will commemorate his legacy with a celebration of life on Aug. 17.
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