Did Brandon Blackstock’s GF Host A Memorial With out Kelly Clarkson?

Brandon Blackstock’s legacy lives on, and his not too long ago revealed associate, Brittney Marie Jones, alongside buddies, are honoring him. 

The expertise supervisor handed away on August 7 after a three-year battle with melanoma, forsaking 4 youngsters. Two weeks later, Blackstock’s buddies are remembering him fondly. 

Nevertheless, it appears his ex-wife, Kelly Clarkson, was lacking from the celebration.

Over the weekend, Jones and shut buddies of the deceased supervisor celebrated the life he lived. The particular second was held at Blackstock’s residence in Montana, and an informant disclosed it was “very non-public” with family members “sharing recollections of Brandon and remembering how a lot he meant to them.”

The insider recalled the emotional gathering, noting that it was crammed with tears and laughter as family members informed heartwarming tales of Blackstock’s “pranks and humorousness.” 

The supply added, “It was particular for everybody to spend time in Montana strolling and mountaineering the roads Brandon beloved a lot, and to assemble at his house to recollect him,” per US Weekly. 

Whereas the remembrance had Blackstock’s buddies in attendance, it’s unclear whether or not his ex-wife, Clarkson, participated, as she was not talked about within the obituary. 

Shane Tarleton, who was current on the memorial, documented the second with an Instagram story, which has since expired. Tarleton posted a photograph exhibiting folks gathered for the occasion sitting round a fireplace pit, and really noticeable, the Grammy winner was lacking from the image. 

“@brandonblackstock would’ve beloved this evening a lot,” Tarleton wrote in a caption throughout the picture. “So lots of his fav folks in his yard round a campfire at sundown.” 

One other Instagram publish from Blackstock’s pal, Amanda Craig, confirmed Craig and her husband on the ceremony. Within the accompanying caption, the hairstylist left a tribute. She wrote, “We perceive why you really liked it right here a lot. Celebrating your great life over the weekend was a real reward. We love you BB!”

There was additionally no sighting of the “Stronger” songstress.

The intimate celebration of Blackstock’s life comes just a few days after his obituary shockingly revealed he was in a relationship with Jones. 

As The Blast beforehand reported, the obituary documented that the previous music govt retired to the “mountains and cowboy lifestyle” which he had at all times desired. Fortuitously, in Butte, Montana, he discovered a house and love with Jones. 

The assertion additional unveiled that the deceased businessman, alongside his lover, who grew to become his enterprise associate, started constructing Headwater Livestock Public sale and The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman. A report from the rodeo’s enterprise described Jones as Clarkson’s “former assistant.”

Moreover, Jones’ LinkedIn profile described her as an individual who “managed each day for artist, Kelly Clarkson, beneath supervisor, Brandon Blackstock, in Los Angeles for music and tv.”

She was additionally an govt assistant for Blackstock’s cattle operations in Montana.

Following revelations in regards to the producer’s quiet relationship along with her former worker, Clarkson was reportedly left upset. In response to The Blast, a supply disclosed how the mom-of-two felt, stating that it added to her heartbreak about how her marriage with Blackstock ended.

In response to the informant, the explanation for her break up with Blackstock “was a degree of no return,” despite the fact that the divorce submitting cited “irreconcilable variations.”

Though heartbroken that her late ex-husband moved on with somebody she as soon as knew, the “American Idol” winner holds no resentment towards her previous assistant and needs no drama along with her fanbase.

Earlier than his demise, the dad-of-four prioritized spending time along with his household.  As The Blast reported, Clarkson, who shares two children with Blackstock, River, 11, and Remington, 9, at all times took them to see him. 

Nevertheless, she was not Blackstock’s main caregiver throughout his well being challenges. The previous couple divorced in 2022, with Clarkson profitable their $10 million ranch as a settlement. Shortly after, Blackstock bought a $1.8 million property. 

The secluded residence, a four-bedroom, three-bath ranch set on greater than 41 acres, boasts hovering ceilings and breathtaking mountain views. Blackstock lived there till his loss of life.