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Kelly Clarkson Pauses Las Vegas Residency After Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Postponing her August Studio Sessions dates to mid-2026, Clarkson prioritizes co-parenting their two children after his three-year cancer battle.

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Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock attend the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Overview

  • Brandon Blackstock passed away peacefully on August 7 at age 48 after a private, three-year fight with cancer, his family said in a statement.
  • Clarkson initially postponed her residency’s first two shows in early July due to vocal strain from intense rehearsals.
  • Her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions” residency was slated for 18 performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace through November 2025.
  • She stepped away from The Kelly Clarkson Show in March to support Blackstock’s treatment and be fully present for their family.
  • Clarkson and Blackstock share daughter River Rose and son Remington Alexander, ages 11 and 9.