Overview

• The Silver Bow County coroner confirmed that Blackstock died on August 7 at his Butte, Montana home under hospice care and that melanoma was the cause of death.
• His obituary, published by Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services, names Brittney Marie Jones as his “beautiful and loving partner in life and business” and credits her with co-launching Headwaters Livestock Auction and The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman.
• Media outlets have corroborated that Jones previously served as Kelly Clarkson’s assistant and later as Blackstock’s executive assistant for his Montana operations, as reflected in her LinkedIn profile.
• His family, who has asked for privacy, underscored his devotion to his four children—Savannah, Seth, River and Remington—and celebrated his role as a grandfather.
• Kelly Clarkson postponed Las Vegas residency dates this month to be with their children during his illness and is focusing on supporting the family while respecting their privacy request.