Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband and Father of Her 2 Children, Dead at 48 — Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire Deliver Tearful Duet at His Funeral The country music world is in mourning following the sudden death of Brandon Blackstock, 48 — music manager, father of two, and ex-husband of Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson. Blackstock, the son of country legend Reba McEntire, passed away peacefully at his Montana ranch after what family members described as “unexpected health complications.” But it was the funeral — held yesterday at a small chapel outside Nashville — that turned heartbreak into an unforgettable moment of unity and love.

A TRIBUTE IN SONG

In a stunning, emotional gesture, Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire — once family by marriage, now bonded by loss — stood together at the altar to perform a duet of “Because You Loved Me”, the Celine Dion classic that Brandon had always called his “life soundtrack.”

The sight alone left mourners breathless:

Kelly in a simple black dress, holding back tears; Reba in a dark velvet gown, her hands trembling as she clutched the microphone.

Kelly began the first verse, her voice cracking:

 

 

“For all those times you stood by me…”

 

Reba joined her on the chorus, their harmonies weaving grief and grace into something almost holy. By the final note, the entire chapel was in tears — including Kelly’s and Brandon’s children, River Rose (10) and Remington Alexander (8), who sat in the front row holding hands.

 

A FAMILY UNITED BY LOSS

Despite their divorce in 2022, Kelly and Brandon had rebuilt a respectful co-parenting relationship. Sources say Kelly and Reba were in close contact in the final weeks of Brandon’s life.

 

 

There were no walls that day,” one attendee said. “Just love. For Brandon, for the kids, for the family he built.”

 

 

After the song, Kelly addressed the mourners:

 

“Brandon was a complicated man, but he loved deeply. He loved our kids more than anything. And for that, I will always be grateful.”

 

Reba followed, her voice breaking:

 

“He was my boy. No matter how grown he got, he was still my boy.”

 

THE FINAL GOODBYE

Brandon was laid to rest on his family’s private property in Montana, surrounded by the open fields and horses he loved. As the casket was lowered, Kelly placed a folded letter from the children on top, while Reba left a single white rose

 

Blake Shelton, a longtime friend of the family, closed the service with a soft acoustic version of “Over You.”

 

 

 

FAN REACTIONS:

 

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

 

“That was pure grace. They honored him in the most beautiful way.”

 

“Proof that love and family can outlast divorce and diffe

rences.”