Kelly Clarkson’s husband Brandon Blackstock dies; obituary names singer’s former assistant

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock was in a relationship with her former assistant at the time of his death, his obituary reveals.

Blackstock died last week, aged 48, after battling melanoma for several years.

In an obituary released today, Brittney Marie Jones was described as his “beautiful and loving partner in life and business”.

The Daily Mail reports Jones was referred to as Clarkson’s “former assistant” in documents for the couple’s rodeo business.

The timeline of the couple’s relationship is unclear, but it is known Jones was previously married in 2021.

Blackstock was married to Clarkson for seven years and they shared two children – daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9.

They had a tense divorce, engaging in multiple legal disputes over their Montana ranch and music industry contracts.

Blackstock became her manager after they began dating, securing several deals for Clarkson.

In 2023, Blackstock was ordered to pay the singer US$2,641,374 ($4,434,788) for breaching talent agency laws in respect of his management.

He had previously been receiving monthly spousal support of US$45,000 from his ex-wife.

Clarkson cancelled the remaining shows in her Caesars Palace residency shortly before Blackstock’s death.

In the announcement, she referenced his illness and said she needed to be “fully present” for their children.

She was not named in Blackstock’s obituary and is yet to comment on his death.