Kelly Clarkson's ex-man was in a loving relationship at the time of his death. An obituary for Brandon Blackstock showed that Brandon Blackstock had a dedicated partner who was by his side after his divorce.
“Brandon, together with his beautiful and loving partner in life and economy, Brittney Marie Jones, began to build a life, build a company and work tirelessly to create headwater -vieh auction and what will live as an inheritance, the Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana,” was the center. The couple had not been publicly about their relationship until the obituary was published. Blackstock died on August 7, 2025.
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Accordingly Page sixBrittney Marie Jones was an assistant to Kelly Clarkson about her private LinkedIn from December 2016 to December 2018. She was also an assistant to Blackstone during the time. Her employment ended in early 2020, at the same time when Clarkson applied for a divorce from her ex-husband. The divorce was completed in 2022.
Jones' father went on Facebook to give her daughter's friend a homage. “Yesterday we lost a good man Brandon Blackstock, my daughter's soul mate, and I saw him as my son,” he wrote. “My sincere condolences to Brittney Jones and Family. We will surely miss your funny humor. Rip Hoss!”
Although Clarkson was separated and divorced, he stood to Blackstone's private fight against Melonoma until his death. “Brandon fought courageously for more than three years. He died peacefully and was surrounded by the family. We thank them for their thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family privacy in this very difficult time,” says a statement by Blackstocks.
“When she found out that he was sick, she remained protected for her will,” said a source, a source said People. “Kelly always tried to keep things noble. It became clear at the beginning of this year that Brandon was not going well. It was destroyed for the children.” The singer “since U has been” shares 2 sons with the Executive, River (11) and Remington, 9.
Clarkson was forced to cancel her residence data in Las Vegas in August due to the rest of the voice and partly because of Blackstock's illness. “The preparatory and rehearsals have burdened my voice,” she said in a statement. I want the shows be perfect for you and I have to protect myself from serious damage so that I can rest this weekend and next week so that we can deliver what you earn. “
“While I usually keep my personal life privately, my children's father was sick last year and at that moment I have to be fully present for her,” she wrote in an explanation Social media. “I'm sorry that everyone who bought the tickets for the shows and I appreciate your grace, friendliness and your understanding.”
“It was exhausting and so sad …” said a source Page six. “Kelly worked so hard and took care of Brandon. Despite her difficult divorce, he is still the man she loved, and still her children's father.”
In an appearance at Angie Martinez's Irl PodcastClarkson opened over the ups and downs of the co-parents. “Especially in the past two years … it will kill me [but] I want you to be honest, so I never say: 'Oh god, don't tell me', but often it would be: 'I'm just really sad. I wish mom and dad were in the same house, “she said.” You are really honest. I raise this kind of individual. “
She continued: “I just sit there and I think: 'I understand. I am also from a divorced family. I understand it. This is shit. But we'll work out. And you will be loved by both of us.”
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