“Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s Ex and Father of Her Kids, Dies at 48”

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In a deeply moving moment, Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire—once connected by marriage, now united by loss—stood side by side at the altar to sing a heartfelt duet of Celine Dion’s Because You Loved Me, a song Brandon Blackstock called his “life soundtrack.”

The scene was unforgettable: Kelly, dressed simply in black, holding back tears; Reba, in a dark velvet gown, hands trembling as she gripped the microphone.

Kelly’s voice broke softly as she began the first verse:
“For all those times you stood by me…”

Reba joined in on the chorus, their voices blending grief and grace into something profoundly beautiful. By the time the last note faded, the entire chapel was overcome with emotion—including Kelly and Brandon’s children, River Rose (10) and Remington Alexander (8), who sat in the front row holding hands.

A Family Bound by Love, Despite Loss

Though Kelly and Brandon divorced in 2022, they had rebuilt a respectful co-parenting relationship. Close sources say Kelly and Reba were in touch during Brandon’s final weeks.

“There were no barriers that day,” one attendee shared. “Just pure love—for Brandon, the kids, and the family he created.”

After their song, Kelly spoke to the crowd:
“Brandon was complicated, but he loved deeply. He loved our children more than anything, and for that, I will always be thankful.”

Reba’s voice cracked as she added,
“He was my boy. No matter how old he got, he was always my boy.”

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Saying Goodbye

Brandon was laid to rest on his family’s private Montana ranch, surrounded by the wide-open fields and horses he cherished. As his casket was lowered, Kelly placed a folded letter from the kids atop it, while Reba gently laid down a single white rose.

Longtime family friend Blake Shelton closed the service with a tender acoustic version of Over You, a perfect tribute.

Brandon Blackstock dead: Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband was 48

What Fans Are Saying

  • “Kelly and Reba singing together… I’m crying and I wasn’t even there.”

  • “Such a beautiful, graceful way to honor him.”

  • “Proof that love and family go beyond divorce.”

As Kelly quietly left the chapel, she summed it up perfectly:
“In the end, we all came together. That’s exactly what Brandon would have wanted.”

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