Remembering Brandon Blackstock: A Tribute to a Music Manager Turned Rancher and Rodeo Enthusiast
Brandon Blackstock, the late former music manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, was recently honored at a memorial in Montana following his passing at the age of 48 after battling cancer for three years. The tribute took place at Valley View Rodeo, a series that Blackstock and his girlfriend, Brittney Jones, co-founded in 2023. Jones expressed how much they miss him and mentioned that the rodeo will continue, with the final event of the season set for August 28. She highlighted Blackstock's talent for assembling strong teams and shared that they plan to carry on with the series for the foreseeable future.
An obituary released after Blackstock's death on August 7 revealed that he transitioned from the music industry to pursue a ranching and rodeo lifestyle in Montana. The obituary described how he fulfilled his dream of living the cowboy way of life in the mountains of Butte, Montana. Blackstock and Jones were dedicated to building companies together, including the Headwaters Livestock Auction and The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana.
Jones, who previously worked as a production assistant on Kelly Clarkson's tours and later as Blackstock's executive assistant at Starstruck Management, joined Blackstock at his V Bar B Cattle Co. ranch in Montana in 2020. Following Clarkson's divorce filing in the same year after nearly seven years of marriage, Blackstock purchased a home in Butte, Montana, while retaining a small ownership stake in the Montana ranch that was part of their settlement agreement in 2022.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Blackstock had strong family ties that extended beyond his children and former marriage. Jones' father expressed his deep connection to Blackstock, referring to him as his own son in a heartfelt Facebook tribute. He fondly remembered Blackstock's sense of humor and mourned the loss of a good man. The impact of Blackstock's legacy and his contributions to the ranching and rodeo community in Montana will be remembered by many.
In conclusion, Brandon Blackstock's legacy as a music manager turned rancher and rodeo enthusiast continues to be celebrated by his loved ones and the community he was a part of. His dedication to building strong teams and creating lasting ventures in Montana will be cherished as part of his enduring legacy.