Brittney Marie Jones and Brandon Blackstock’s Untold Story

Brandon Blackstock — a music manager, former husband of Kelly Clarkson, father of four — died from melanoma on August 7, 2025. In his obituary he was mentioned with a name most people would not know: Brittney Marie Jones.

While she was not a public figure in any sense and mostly unknown to the general public, she was a significant part of Brandon's last years, not only as his romantic partner and business colleague but also as the person who he trusted to help him establish an entirely new life away from the hustle and bustle of the music world.

Their relationship was characterized by twists and turns, personal reinvention, and a complete change from the backstage chaos of concerts to the wide-open spaces of Montana.

How Brittney Marie Jones Met Brandon Blackstock

Brittney entered the entertainment industry in 2016, as a production assistant for Kelly Clarkson. She was responsible for organizing tour schedules, backstage setups, and fan events. Her role was tough, and she collaborated with Clarkson's team. This included Brandon, who was Clarkson's husband and manager back then.

Brittney transitioned to a more senior position in late 2018, when she became Brandon’s Executive Assistant. Brittney continued to manage some Clarkson-related tasks, but focused more on Brandon’s new business opportunities, so she and Brandon could work more closely on those projects.

Timeline of Brittney Marie Jones and Brandon Blackstock’s Journey

Life in Montana

In June 2020, while Clarkson's divorce made headlines, Brittney made a quiet life change and left the entertainment business. She made the move to Montana to live with Brandon at his V Bar B Cattle Co. ranch.

The change was radical. Rather than late-night tour stops and backstage management, her new days consisted of care for livestock, community events, and planning rural businesses. Together with Brandon, she co-founded two businesses that became their livelihood:

• Headwaters Livestock Auction — a start-up cattle auction service in the area.
• Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman — an event that hosted locals and tourists for a true rodeo experience.

Life on the ranch was slower but not unoccupied. Friends say the couple threw themselves into their work and built relationships in their community to create spaces for people to gather.

Before and After

Brittney and Brandon’s Relationship and Personal Life

The obituary says they started dating in 2022, approximately two years after Clarkson filed for divorce. There was some raised eyebrows after the timeline was made public, but those closest to the couple described their relationship as real, supportive, and true love.

Brittney had been married once, to drummer Greg "Goose" LaPoint in 2021. That marriage happened with little fanfare, and as she never spoke of it publicly, folks will never know exactly what happened. According to Brittney's family, Brandon was her "soulmate" — and they did not just use the term to refer to a romantic relationship, but to the companionship and daily working partnership the couple shared together.

Clarkson’s Support During Illness

Kelly Clarkson reportedly, despite their painful divorce, ensured the children — River Rose and Remington Alexander — were able to spend as much time with their father as possible during his health difficulties. 

Sources said Clarkson even adjusted her performance schedule, and her Las Vegas residency, to ensure the kids could be in Montana during Brandon's last months. It was a tough decision that put family first before career, and allowed Brandon to spend precious time with his kids. 

Remembering Brandon Blackstock

Brandon's obituary described him as a very involved father and a loving companion. It noted that he was “born to be a Pa,” happiest when he was surrounded by his kids — whether it was in the prairies of Montana or in the comforts of home.

It also recognized Brittney in his life— not only as his partner in life, but as the person who helped him take on a new life after the music industry was left behind. For Brittney, the chapter is still living, in the memories they created, and in the love she now carries on without him.

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