Real-Life Love
All About Brandon Blackstock’s ‘Loving Partner’ Brittney Marie Jones
Brandon Blackstock, who finalized his divorce from singer Kelly Clarkson in 2022, was surrounded by loved ones when he died on August 7. Among them was a girlfriend, who was unknown to the public until the release of his obituary a few days later.
The obituary also didn’t mention his ex-wife, though it did name the two kids he shares with Clarkson. “He was a devoted father,” says the obituary of the 48-year-old talent manager, who died of complications from melanoma. “His four children were and will always be his greatest love and his greatest legacy.”
After working in the music business for two decades and moving “back to the mountains and the cowboy way of life he always wanted to live,” Blackstock found new love before his death.
“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 obituary reads. Read on to learn more about Blackstock’s partner.
Who is Brittney Marie Jones?
Jones is the managing director of Headwaters Livestock Auction. Though she currently works there and with the Valley View Rodeo, various sources report that Jones was once Clarkson’s assistant. The Sun first reported on Jones and Blackstock’s relationship in December 2024. At the time, the outlet claimed that she was “believed to be married” at some point and worked for Clarkson when Blackstock was still the singer’s talent manager.
The outlet also supposedly found Jones’ LinkedIn profile. “I successfully assistant managed day to day for artist, Kelly Clarkson under manager, Brandon Blackstock in Los Angeles for music and television,” The Sun reported. “After a change in management for Ms. Clarkson I transitioned to Executive Assistant for Mr. Blackstock’s cattle operation in Montana where I currently run the office and administration work. I also currently fulfill personal assistant duties for Mr. Blackstock.”
How long were Brandon Blackstock and Brittney Marie Jones together?
It’s unclear when things went from professional to romantic between Blackstock and Jones, but they were first linked in December 2024 in said article.
The talent manager and Clarkson separated in 2020 after seven years of marriage. When they were together, they had two kids: River and Remington, who are now 11 and 9. Before that, Blackstock wed Melissa Ashworth in 1999, and they separated in 2012. Blackstock is also survived by two kids from that marriage: Savannah and Seth, who are 23 and 18.
An anonymous insider told Us Weekly that Blackstock’s family was “very happy and supportive” of his relationship with Jones. “His children spent a lot of time with her and had grown close to her,” they added. “Brittany moved to Montana to work with Brandon.”
How did Brandon Blackstock and Brittney Marie Jones meet?
The couple might have met while Jones was working for Starstruck Entertainment from 2018 to 2020, but it hasn’t been confirmed by Jones herself or Blackstock’s friends or family.
However, Jones’ father has since spoken out about Blackstock’s death, according to Page Six. “Yesterday we lost a good man Brandon Blackstock my daughter’s soulmate and I considered him my son,” he wrote in a Facebook post, which is no longer available to the public. “My sincere condolences to Brittney Jones and family. We’re sure going to miss your funny humor. R.I.P hoss!”
Has Brittney Marie Jones been married before?
Yes, Jones also tied the knot before her latest relationship, according to her Facebook page. Her ex’s name is Greg Goose LaPoint, who appeared with her in wedding photos in September 2021. The date of their separation is unconfirmed.
