Brandon Blackstock obituary confirms relationship

The obituary reveals a private partnership between Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and the singer's former assistant, adding a new layer to a public life.

Brandon Blackstock obituary confirms relationship with Brittney Jones

Brandon Blackstock died on August 7 at age 48 after a long battle with melanoma, according to his obituary. The notice identifies Brittney Marie Jones as his loving partner in life and business, and says they lived together in Montana while building ventures such as Headwaters Livestock Auction and The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman. The Sun had previously reported that Brittney was a business partner, and the obituary frames their relationship as a shared legacy that blends family life with entrepreneurship.

The obituary emphasizes a return to the mountains and a cowboy way of life, noting that the couple started building a life together in Montana and pursued projects that aim to preserve Western culture. It also situates these ventures within a broader history of Blackstock’s career, including his earlier work with Kelly Clarkson and his cattle operation in the state. The coverage comes as Clarkson’s Las Vegas residency paused dates due to illness in the family, underscoring how public figures’ private life and public work often intersect in complex ways.

Obituaries can cast a memory as a curated narrative. This piece adds a business chapter to Brandon Blackstock’s life, showing how personal ties can extend into commercial ventures and geography. The juxtaposition of a beloved public figure, a partner from his private life, and a set of Montana-based enterprises invites readers to consider how legacies are built not just in music or media, but in land, livestock, and rodeo. The coverage also highlights the ongoing tension between public curiosity and private grief, a tension that tends to intensify when divorce settlements and custody matters intersect with new relationships and business partnerships.

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A life story can evolve in quiet places as much as in concert stages.