Brandon Blackstock had been dating Brittney Marie Jones in the years preceding his death.

“Brandon and Brittney were in a relationship, and his family was very happy and supportive,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in August. “Brandon was very private, especially after leaving the entertainment industry, but his family embraced his relationship with Brittney.”

Blackstock split from ex-wife Kelly Clarkson, with whom he shares two children, in 2020. They finalized their divorce in 2022 before the former music manager relocated to Montana with Jones by his side.

Us confirmed on August 7 that Blackstock had died following a three-year battle with melanoma. He was 48.

In addition to Jones, Blackstock is survived by his parents, his siblings, his four children and his grandchildren. (Blackstock and Clarkson shared River Rose and Remington, while he shared Savannah and Seth with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth.)

Keep scrolling to learn more about Jones:

Brittney Marie Jones Once Worked for Kelly Clarkson

Jones worked as a production assistant for Clarkson from 2016 to 2018. According to her LinkedIn profile, Jones helped the tour and production managers with daily tasks and was responsible for “setting final stage details” and “the management of onsite runners and float.”

Jones later worked as an executive management assistant at Starstruck Entertainment from 2018 to 2020. (Starstruck is the talent management firm founded by Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock, where Brandon also worked.)

“Brittney worked with Kelly during Kelly and Brandon’s marriage, so Kelly has a lot of history with Brittney,” a source later told Us.

Brittney Marie Jones Relocated to Montana With Brandon Blackstock After His Divorce

A source told Us that Jones “moved to Montana” and helped him build his Valley View Rodeo in 2023.

Brittney Marie Jones Is Mentioned in Brandon Blackstock’s Obituary

An obituary referred to Jones as Brandon’s “beautiful and loving partner in life and business.”

“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 read.

Jones’ father, Larry, later eulogized Brandon in a social media tribute.

“Yesterday, we lost a good man, Brandon Blackstock, my daughter’s soulmate and I considered him my son,” Larry wrote via Facebook. “My sincere condolences to Brittney Jones and family. We’re sure going to miss your funny humor. R.I.P hoss!”

Brittney Marie Jones Had a Relationship With Brandon Blackstock’s Children

“His children spent a lot of time with her and had grown close to her,” a source told Us.