Kelly Clarkson Cancels Texas Concert After Ex-Husband's Shocking Death
SHOCKING EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock's Secret Life Revealed
In a bombshell twist, Kelly Clarkson has canceled her upcoming appearance at the Band Together Texas fundraising concert following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. But what really went down in their tumultuous relationship? We've got the tea.
Brandon Blackstock, 48, passed away on August 7 after a three-year battle with melanoma. The news has left fans reeling, but it seems that there's more to this story than meets the eye. As we dig deeper, we uncover some juicy secrets about Brandon's personal life.
According to an Instagram post from the Band Together Texas account (which has since been deleted), Kelly Clarkson will not be appearing at the concert on August 17 due to "personal circumstances." The statement was brief but telling: "Unfortunately, Kelly Clarkson will be unable to appear at Band Together Texas as planned, due to personal circumstances. We send out love to Kelly and her family."
But why did Brandon's death come as a shock to many? Sources close to the couple revealed that they had been separated for some time, with Clarkson filing for divorce in 2020 citing "irreconcilable differences." The divorce was finalized two years later.
Now, it turns out that Brandon had been living a secret life. His obituary, released by Butte Funeral Home on Tuesday, revealed that he had been in a relationship with Brittney Marie Jones, a former assistant to Kelly Clarkson and executive assistant to Blackstock himself! Talk about a tangled web of relationships.
But wait, there's more! According to an old LinkedIn profile, Jones had worked as an executive assistant to Blackstock from 2018 to 2020. Sources close to the couple revealed that Brandon and Brittney had been living together in Montana, where they had built a life and even started businesses together.
As the news of Brandon's passing spread, tributes poured in from friends and family. But there was one notable absence: Kelly Clarkson herself. Why wasn't she mentioned in his obituary? Insiders revealed that Clarkson and Blackstock had been estranged for some time, with Clarkson only speaking out about their divorce in a recent interview.
"We wanted to make it beautiful," Clarkson said of her marriage on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast in 2023. "I wanted to make it awesome. I wanted to make it everything it possibly could be, and sometimes that just doesn't happen."
But Clarkson wasn't the only one who had something to say about Brandon's passing. His ex-wife Melissa Ashworth broke her silence on Facebook, sharing a heartfelt tribute to their son Seth. "I think about the good times we shared, the laughter, the adventures," she wrote.
As for Kelly Clarkson, sources close to the singer revealed that she was devastated by Blackstock's passing. She had even postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas residency concerts in August due to personal reasons.
But it seems that Clarkson isn't done with her ex-husband just yet. According to court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, Clarkson and Blackstock were still locked in a bitter battle over commissions and business deals made on behalf of the singer.
The drama doesn't end there! Brandon's obituary also revealed that he had been living with his new partner Brittney Marie Jones in Montana. And it seems that they were quite the power couple. According to sources, Blackstock and Jones had started a rodeo company called The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana.
As for Kelly Clarkson's reaction to Brandon's passing? We can only speculate. Insiders revealed that she was "shocked" by his death and had been trying to come to terms with their complicated past. But one thing is certain: this drama-filled saga isn't over yet.
In related news, Reba McEntire's son Shelby shared a heartfelt tribute to his late half-brother Brandon on social media. "Tremendous loss our family has endured," he wrote alongside an assortment of throwback photos. His mom Reba chimed in with a message of condolence: "Very well said Shelby. Yes we will miss him so much."
As for Kelly Clarkson? We can only hope that she's taking care of herself during this difficult time. After all, as the old saying goes: "The truth is rarely pure and never simple."
