Country Music
Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce Was About More Than ‘Irreconcilable Differences,’ Per Insider Report
Kelly Clarkson’s split from Brandon Blackstock was painted in court papers as just “irreconcilable differences,” but folks close to the situation say that’s only scratching the surface. When Kelly filed for divorce in June 2020, most headlines framed it as a lockdown breakup, two people quarantining together in Montana, realizing their marriage had run its […]
Father of Brittney Jones, Kelly Clarkson’s Former Assistant, Says She and Blackstock Were ‘Soulmates’
Brandon Blackstock’s death has brought a flood of tributes, but none more personal than the one from the father of Brittney Marie Jones, Kelly Clarkson’s former assistant and the woman who stood by Blackstock’s side in his final years. Larry Jones didn’t hold back when he took to Facebook shortly after the news broke. “Yesterday […]
Luke Bryan Says He’s Done Being Guarded on Stage and Is Ready to ‘Go for the Big Joke’
Luke Bryan says he’s ready to drop the filter, crank up the charm, and let the crowd have it. Jokes, jabs, and all. For years, Luke Bryan’s concerts have been the kind where you might see anything: impersonations, playful roasts, dance moves that could make your grandma blush. But lately, the Georgia native says he’s […]
Jon Pardi Will Take the Field as Halftime Performer for the 2025 Big 12 Football Championship in Arlington
Jon Pardi is about to trade honky tonks for the gridiron, and college football fans better be ready for a halftime show that’ll stomp the turf flat. The Big 12 Conference just confirmed that Pardi will headline the 2025 Big 12 Football Championship halftime performance on December 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, making […]
LeAnn Rimes Was Only 13 When She Became the Youngest CMA Award Nominee of All Time
It’s not every day that a 13-year-old shakes up Nashville so hard that the entire country music industry has to stop and pay attention. Back in 1996, LeAnn Rimes wasn’t just another talented kid with a big voice, she was a force of nature who came charging into country music with a song older than […]
Kelly Clarkson Drops Out of Texas Benefit Concert Following Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death
Kelly Clarkson has pulled out of a major Texas benefit concert just days after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The Band Together Texas concert, set for August 17 in Austin, was supposed to feature Clarkson alongside an all-star lineup to raise money for victims of July’s devastating floods. But event organizers confirmed she […]
Brandon Blackstock’s Obituary Leaves Out Kelly Clarkson While Naming His Post-Divorce Partner
Brandon Blackstock’s obituary didn’t just leave Kelly Clarkson out, it painted a whole new picture of his life after their split. When the former music manager passed away on August 7 at just 48 years old after a three-year battle with melanoma, the tribute to his life was filled with stories about his cowboy lifestyle, […]
Zach Top Hilariously Messes Up Onstage Gender Reveal
Share This Article Zach Top’s onstage gender reveal goes awry (Photo Credit: ashleylucindabellexo / TikTok) Zach Top Helped A Couple With Their Gender Reveal At A Live Show While performing at the West Virginia State Fair, Zach Top helped one lucky couple with an onstage gender reveal! During his set, he grabbed a folded up […]
Brandon Blackstock’s ‘Loving Partner’ Brittney Worked for Kelly Clarkson Before Joining Him in Montana Life in 2020
It’s the kind of twist you usually only see in country songs. A man builds a new life in Montana with the woman who once worked for his ex-wife. When Brandon Blackstock passed away on August 7 after a three-year fight with melanoma, his obituary didn’t just list family. It honored Brittney Marie Jones as […]
Get to Know Brittney Marie Jones, the Woman Who Went From Kelly Clarkson’s Assistant to Brandon Blackstock’s Partner
Brittney Marie Jones went from working behind the scenes for Kelly Clarkson to building a Montana life with Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. When Brandon Blackstock’s obituary was published after his death on August 7, it did not just list the children he adored or the legacy ranching business he built. It also named Brittney as […]