Meet Brandon Blackstock's First Wife, Melissa Ashworth, Young Granny And Cordial With Kelly Clarkson

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. 

In 2022, Melissa became a grandmother when her daughter, Savannah, gave birth to a baby boy, Lake, making Brandon a grandfather as well. Despite their complex past, Melissa Ashworth maintained grace and clarity. She parted ways with Brandon officially in 2012, the same year he got engaged to Kelly after briefly dating her. Consequently, when rumours about him cheating on her made rounds, she was quick to deny them to RadarOnline. 

Melissa Ashworth shared a cordial bond with Kelly Clarkson

After getting married in 2013, Brandon Blackstock and Kelly welcomed their first child in 2014. The same year, she sat down for a rare interview with the same portal and emphasised that they all shared a cordial relationship and even used to spend time together as a blended family. She revealed that she and her husband got along well with Brandon and Kelly, and she praised their newborn daughter, River. In her words: 

"My husband and I hang out with them all the time."

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson's love story 

On the other hand, Brandon Blackstock was still married to Melissa when he and Kelly first crossed paths in 2006 at a music event. Nothing romantic happened then, but years later after Brandon and Melissa's divorce, he and Kelly reconnected at the Super Bowl in 2012. That encounter reignited a spark, and by the end of that year, Brandon proposed to her. The couple tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed two children, River and Remington. However, the marriage ended in 2020 with a messy divorce and a long divorce and custody battle. 

We send our heartfelt condolences to Brandon Blackstock's family in this difficult time. 

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