Brandon Blackstock found a “beautiful and loving” romantic partner in his ex-wife Kelly Clarkson’s former assistant prior to his death, according to the late business manager’s obituary.
“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,” the tribute, which was published Tuesday, reads.
Blackstock died last Thursday after a private battle with melanoma. He was 48 years old.
According to Jones’ LinkedIn, she served as the original “American Idol” winner’s assistant from 2016 to 2020 — which, coincidentally, is the same year Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock.
Their divorce was finalized in 2022 after years of contentious legal proceedings.
As a result of their settlement, Clarkson kept their Montana Ranch. However, she lived in New York City with their two children, daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9.
Blackstock continued to live in Montana where he went on to establish his Valley View Rodeo with Jones in December 2024, according to the US Sun.
The complete nature of the pair’s relationship remains unclear at this time. Though, Jones appears to have been previously married to drummer Greg Goose LaPoint.
An Instagram post from LaPoint dated in Sept. 11, 2021, showed the couple celebrating one year of marriage with a carousel of photos. They appear to have since called it quits.
Page Six has been unable to independently confirm the details of LaPoint’s breakup from Jones. However, we can report LaPoint has since moved on with a woman named Arika Vanessa, whom he’s reportedly been dating since February.
Still, Jones’ father posted a Facebook tribute to Blackstock following his death last week, calling him his daughter’s “soulmate.”
“Yesterday we lost a good man Brandon Blackstock my daughter’s soulmate and I considered him my son,” he wrote.
“My sincere condolences to Brittney Jones and family. We’re sure going to miss your funny humor. R.I.P hoss!”
Page Six has reached out to reps for Clarkson, Blackstock and Jones, but did not immediately receive any responses.
While Blackstock may have moved on after his split from the “Stronger” hitmaker, Clarkson, 43, was still there to care for him in the months leading up to his tragic passing.
As we previously reported, the songstress took a hiatus from her eponymous talk show in February and March to tend to Blackstock and, most recently, canceled a number of her Las Vegas residency shows for the second time just before his death.
The singer has not yet publicly commented on the loss, but a source claimed Clarkson was “devastated” for their children.
“When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake,” a source told People, noting how Clarkson has “always tried to keep things classy.”
“It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well,” they continued. “She’s been devastated for the kids.”