Kelly Clarkson’s ex Brandon Blackstock was dating her former assistant before death, obituary reveals
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died on August 7 at age 48 after a private, years-long battle with melanoma. His newly published obituary reveals he had a “loving partner” by his side at the time of his death.
Blackstock, who was married to Clarkson from 2013 to 2020, shared two children with the singer — 11-year-old River and 9-year-old Remington
What did Brandon Blackstock’s obituary say?
A surprising detail emerged in Brandon Blackstock's obituary, published on Tuesday, August 12. It revealed that he had quietly started a new chapter in Montana with his partner, Brittney Marie Jones.
“After more than 20 years in the music business, Brandon found his way back to the mountains and the cowboy way of life he always wanted to live,” the obituary stated. "He found a homestead and a love in Butte, Montana."
The tribute added, “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."
Who is Brittney Marie Jones?
A December 2024 report linked Jones to Kelly Clarkson, identifying her as the singer’s former assistant. According to a LinkedIn profile featured in the report, Jones had previously worked as an executive assistant to Blackstock and served as an assistant to Clarkson during his time managing the pop star.
“I successfully assistant managed day to day for artist, Kelly Clarkson under manager, Brandon Blackstock in Los Angeles for music and television,” her profile stated.
Following a management change for Clarkson, Jones transitioned into an executive assistant role at Blackstock’s Montana-based cattle business, where she handled administrative tasks and continued to provide personal support to him.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Jones held the title of Executive Assistant at V Bar V Cattle Co LLC, formerly known as Vintage Valley Ranch, one of Blackstock’s key business ventures. This further embedded her in his post-divorce life and new beginnings in Montana.
Public records and her Facebook page indicate that Jones was previously married to Greg Goose LaPoint. The pair shared wedding photos from a ceremony held in September 2021, offering a glimpse into their life at the time. However, details about when and how the marriage ended remain unknown.
Brittney Jones’ father pays tribute to his daughter’s ‘soulmate’ Brandon Blackstock
While the full details of Brandon Blackstock and Brittney Jones’ relationship remain unconfirmed, Jones’ father, Larry, shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook after Blackstock’s death, referring to him as his daughter’s “soulmate.”
“Yesterday we lost a good man, Brandon Blackstock, my daughter’s soulmate, and I considered him my son,” he wrote on August 8. “My sincere condolences to Brittney Jones and family. We’re sure going to miss your funny humour. R.I.P., hoss!!”
