Kelly Clarkson's ex-assistant listed as Brandon Blackstock's ‘loving partner' in his obituary
An obituary for the late talent manager revealed that Blackstock was 'building a life' with Clarkson's former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones, as he lost his battle with cancer.
'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,' his obituary read.
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11 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson after tying the knot in 2013.
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11 An obituary for the late talent manager revealed that Brandon Blackstock was 'building a life' with Kelly Clarkson's former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones.
Clarkson, meanwhile, was not even mentioned in the lengthy obit – although her and Blackstock's two children, daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9, were.
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'To say he was devoted seems cliché. 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 obituary continued.
'He was the son, brother, father, friend, and love you prayed to have in your life,' it added. 'Above all, he was a dreamer.'
11 Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock attend the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 6, 2018.
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11 Brandon Blackstock and Brittney Marie Jones posing together in a photo from her Facebook page.
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Besides River and Remington, Blackstock shared daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth, 18, with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, who, like Clarkson, was not mentioned in the obit.
Jones was previously married to Greg Goose LaPoint, according to wedding photos on her Facebook page dated September 2021. It is currently unclear when the pair separated.
As for Blackstock and Clarkson, they married in 2013 and stayed together until the 'Since U Been Gone' singer filed for divorce in 2020.
11 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson during the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 7, 2013.
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11 Brittney Marie Jones was previously married, according to wedding photos on her Facebook page.
Clarkson and her ex settled in 2022 following a long and nasty legal battle and a fight for custody of their children.
Although Blackstock initially refused to leave the 'Stronger' singer's Montana ranch, the court ordered that he vacate the property in June 2022.
He purchased a $1.8 million ranch in Butte, Montana, shortly after, per Us Weekly, and founded Valley View Rodeo with Jones working as his executive assistant.
11 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson separated in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2022.
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11 Brandon Blackstock founded Valley View Rodeo in 2022, and had Brittney Marie Jones working as his executive assistant.
'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 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.'
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Blackstock passed away on Aug. 7 following a lengthy battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.
11 Brandon Blackstock passed away on Aug. 7 following a three-year battle with melanoma.
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His family announced the devastating news in a statement obtained by The Post.
'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.
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'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.'
11 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson shared a daughter, River, and a son, Remington.
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Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis later confirmed that the talent manager 'passed away peacefully' from melanoma at his home in Butte, Montana.
Blackstock's eldest son, Seth, recently remembered his late father as his 'best friend' and 'hero' in a touching Instagram tribute.
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Shelby Blackstock, the late talent manager's half-brother, also broke his silence and remembered Blackstock as 'funny, bright, and full of life.'
Clarkson is said to be 'devastated' for two kids after her ex's tragic passing.
11 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 28, 2015.
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'When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake,' an insider told People after his death.
'Kelly has always tried to keep things classy,' the source added. 'It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She's been devastated for the kids.'
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