Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Savannah Blackstock Opens Up: A Tribute to Her Father and Life After Loss

Savannah Blackstock, 23, shared a moving tribute to her late father Brandon Blackstock on Tuesday following his death on August 7 at 48 after a battle with melanoma. She was pictured with her father on her wedding day in one of her photos

DEATH OF A COWBOY: Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock's Shocking Secret Life Revealed

In a tragic turn of events, the music industry has lost another star in the making - Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson and father to four beautiful children. But what the world didn't know was that Blackstock had been leading a secret life with his estranged wife's former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones.

Just 12 days after his passing at the age of 48 due to melanoma, Savannah Blackstock, Brandon's eldest daughter from his marriage to Kelly Clarkson, broke her silence on Instagram. In an emotional tribute, she shared heart-wrenching memories of her father and revealed that he had been living a new life in Montana with Jones.

She made the post the same day that it was revealed that his ex-wife Kelly Clarkson, 43, was returning to The Voice; Blackstock and Clarkson are pictured in 2020 in LA

"My daddy never fell short of making my dreams come true," Savannah wrote, her words dripping with nostalgia. "No matter how high or far, he made a way. Not only did he make my dreams come true, he chased them with me. Worldwide he was there, my biggest cheerleader."

Savannah's tribute also spoke about the time her father had turned to God six months ago, seeking spiritual guidance and nourishment for his soul. "He was hungry for the word and we did it together," she wrote, showcasing their devotion.

As fans poured in condolences, whispers began circulating about Blackstock's alleged affair with Jones while she was still married. According to reports from The US Sun (thescholarlynote.com), the couple had been running a rodeo business together in Montana, sparking rumors of an extramarital relationship.

Blackstock's daughter Savannah wrote that he 'sought the Lord' and became 'hungry for the word' six months before his death. She said he involved her in his studies, giving her a 'new avenue of [their] relationship, and that was a relationship centered in Jesus'

But what's even more surprising is that this news came out after Blackstock's passing. His obituary published on Tuesday revealed that he and Jones were in a relationship and starting a new life together. "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," it read.

The news has left fans stunned, especially considering Kelly Clarkson's long-standing marriage to Blackstock. The couple tied the knot in 2013 but filed for divorce in June 2020 due to "irreconcilable differences." Their messy divorce played out in courtrooms over the next two years, with Clarkson finally winning a $2.6 million judgment against her ex-husband.

It's clear that there were more secrets brewing beneath the surface of their marriage than anyone could have imagined. Sources close to the couple had hinted at tension between them, particularly after Clarkson discovered Blackstock's alleged affair with Jones in May 2024.

‘I lost a piece of my heart and my favorite Cowboy, but Heaven gained an angel,’ Savannah concluded. ‘I’m so thankful for the time I did have and I can’t wait for eternity. I love you daddy and I will miss you indefinitely. Enjoy your ranch up there, God designed it with your heart’s desires in mind'; Blackstock, Clarkson and Savannah pictured in 2018 in Las Vegas

In the aftermath of Blackstock's death, his family is left picking up the pieces and trying to come to terms with the truth about his final days on earth. "He's gifted me more than I could've asked for and deserved throughout my life," Savannah wrote, her words echoing a mix of sadness and gratitude.

As fans continue to mourn Blackstock's passing, they're also left wondering what secrets might have been hiding in plain sight all along.

A Timeline of the Drama

Savannah concluded with a photo featuring her late father, her husband Quentin Lee, their son Lake, three, and Blackstock's children with Clarkson: daughter River, 11, and son Remington, nine; (L–R) Seth and Savannah Blackstock; Remington, River and Kelly Clarkson; and Brandon Blackstock pictured in 2019 in LA

  • June 2020: Kelly Clarkson files for divorce from Brandon Blackstock citing irreconcilable differences.
  • March 2022: The couple's divorce is finalized, but it isn't until a year later that Clarkson wins a $2.6 million judgment against her ex-husband.
  • May 2024: Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock reach a settlement in her lawsuit over commission fees. Details of the agreement remain private.
  • August 7, 2024: Brandon Blackstock passes away at age 48 due to melanoma.
  • August 14, 2024: Savannah Blackstock breaks her silence on Instagram with an emotional tribute to her father.

The news has left fans reeling and wondering what other secrets might be waiting to be uncovered. One thing's for sure - the drama surrounding Brandon Blackstock's life will continue to make headlines for weeks to come.

Savannah, who works as a realtor in Florida, revealed with her husband Quentin  (L) that she was expecting a baby girl to be named Julianna in July, just weeks before her father's death

Brandon Blackstock’s 'loving partner' Brittney Marie Jones — who was his ex-wife Kelly Clarkson’s assistant — had allegedly cheated on her husband with the talent manager, Page Six reported last week

A Page Six report claimed that Brittney Marie Jones’ husband Greg Goose LaPoint found out about her alleged affair with the now deceased music executive in the summer of 2023; they tied the knot in September 2021

Blackstock's father, film producer Narvel Blackstock was married to McEntire from 1989-2015 and they share son Shelby, 35 - pictured 2015

Clarkson's relationship with Blackstock began in 2012, and the two tied the knot the following year. They had both a romantic and professional relationship at first, as her husband also served as her manager - pictured 2018