Brandon Blackstock’s sudden demise has left the media and onlookers shocked, who are now learning how he quietly touched lives behind the scenes. Renowned as a music manager, ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire’s former stepson, Brandon Blackstock has passed away at the age of 48. He passed away after fighting with cancer for three long years, and his family confirmed his death on August 6, 2025. While everyone is recalling his much-publicised wedding and divorce with Kelly Clarkson, here’s everything you need to know about his first wife.
Who was Brandon Blackstock’s first wife, Melissa Ashworth?
Before Brandon Blackstock had a high-profile marriage to Kelly Clarkson, he was married to Melissa Ashworth, with whom he shared two children, Savannah and Seth. The pair were together for over a decade before divorcing in 2012. Melissa has kept a low public profile over the years, though she did later marry a man named Chris White. Little is known about their life after marriage, as Ashworth has remained largely outside the media spotlight.
