Brandon Blackstock's Pregnant Daughter Mourns His Shocking Death – 'Enjoy Your Ranch up There'

At just 48, Brandon Blackstock's death has left his family facing an immeasurable loss. In the days that followed, his daughter, Savannah, shared a message that captured both the depth of their grief and the legacy he leaves behind.

Brandon Blackstock was just 48 years old when he died on August 7, 2025. In the days following his death, his daughter, Savannah Blackstock Lee, who is awaiting the arrival of another child, took to Instagram to express her grief and honor his memory with a deeply personal tribute.

Savannah's message highlighted the closeness of their relationship and the spiritual connection they built together during his last months:

"He's gifted me more than I could've asked for and deserved throughout my life, but 12 days ago he blessed me the most valuable gift I could've asked for. The gift of knowing where he is today, in Heaven with our Savior. I lost a piece of my heart and my favorite Cowboy, but Heaven gained an angel… Enjoy your ranch up there [sic]."

In her tribute, she further reflected on her father as a constant source of support who encouraged her goals, deepened their connection through faith, and left behind a profound void in her life.

Brandon, who built a career as a talent manager, was also widely known for his family connections — he was previously married to Kelly Clarkson, was the son of Narvel Blackstock, and had once been the stepson of Reba McEntire.

When he died, his family shared that he had faced a more than three-year battle with cancer before his passing. The statement announcing his death noted that he spent his final moments with loved ones and asked the public to honor the family's need for privacy during their grief.

His death occurred only weeks after Kelly delayed her Las Vegas residency to focus on caring for their two children, River Rose Blackstock and Remington Blackstock, while he was battling illness.

Brandon was also a father to Savannah and her brother, Seth Blackstock, from an earlier marriage. In 2022, his daughter Savannah welcomed her first child, Lake, making him a grandfather for the first time.

The Texas native built a lasting presence in country music, working alongside Blake Shelton and later managing Kelly during their marriage.

Brandon and Kelly's paths first crossed in 2006, and they went on to marry in 2013. Their relationship later inspired her 2015 song "Piece by Piece."

After years together, Kelly filed for divorce in 2020, and the separation was officially finalized in 2022 following significant public attention.

Now, Savannah's tribute stands as both a farewell and a reminder of the influence her father had on their lives. As his children and family shared their memories, Brandon Blackstock's family also announced plans for a gathering to honor his life.

A few days after his passing, the late talent manager's family announced that the celebration of life would be held on Sunday, August 17, in Montana.

His obituary, published by Butte Funeral Homes, highlighted his embrace of the cowboy lifestyle and acknowledged Brittney Marie Jones as his devoted partner. Notably, his former wife, Kelly, was not included among the listed survivors.

The obituary noted Brandon's surviving family, including his four children, his parents, and his stepparents — Reba, Laura Putty Blackstock, and Daniel Eugene Gilbert. It also acknowledged his siblings and grandchildren, Lake Easton Lee, Julianna Rae Lee, and the soon-to-be-born LouCasey Lee.

The funeral home's notice welcomed friends and loved ones to join Brandon's celebration of life, directing them to contact the family for service information.

The family requested that, rather than sending flowers, donations be directed to the Brandon Blackstock Memorial Fund through the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation.

According to the obituary, after spending over 20 years in the music industry, Brandon settled in Montana to pursue the cowboy life he had long dreamed of.

With his partner, Brittney, he established a home in Bozeman and later launched Headwaters Livestock Auction and the Valley View Rodeo. These were both highlighted as key parts of the legacy he left behind.

Brittney began her career as a production assistant for Kelly between late 2016 and 2018, before moving on to become Brandon’s executive assistant at Starstruck Entertainment, where she remained until mid-2020.

Brandon's life was defined by his work in music, his devotion to family, and the cowboy lifestyle he fully embraced in Montana. His death at only 48 is a heartbreaking loss to those closest to him, but the impact of his love, guidance, and hard work endures through his children, grandchildren, and the projects he built with passion.