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Kelly Clarkson's Resurfaced Interview Reveals candid Thoughts on Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock After His Death

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As Kelly Clarkson's life is revisited following her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's passing, a candid conversation she had with People in January 2023 resurfaced. Just 10 months after their divorce, the three-time Grammy Award winner reflected on her relationship with Brandon, who was both her ex-husband and the father of her two children. Kelly praised Brandon in the interview, crediting him with giving her the sense of security her father never provided, referencing her 2015 song "Piece by Piece" as a testament to their relationship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock were married for nearly 10 years before their divorce in 2022.
  • Brandon was both Kelly's ex-husband and the father of her two children, River Rose and Remington 'Remy' Alexander.
  • Kelly Clarkson praised Brandon as a source of security and stability in her life, referencing her song "Piece by Piece" as a tribute to their relationship.
  • In the resurfaced interview, Kelly revealed her struggles with the concept of love and its fleeting nature, saying, "Love is hard. For me, love has always come with this elephant in the room of sadness."
  • Kelly also acknowledged the difficulties of realizing when love is no longer good for someone, stating, "Sometimes love is looking at someone and going, 'This is not good for you. This is not good for me.'"
  • Brandon Blackstock had been battling cancer for over three years before his passing, as per a statement from his family.
  • Kelly Clarkson postponed her Studio Session concerts in Las Vegas after Brandon's passing, citing the need to be present for her children.

Statistics:

  • Kelly Clarkson was married to Brandon Blackstock for nearly 10 years.
  • Brandon had been diagnosed with cancer more than three years ago.
  • Kelly and Brandon have two children, River Rose (11) and Remington 'Remy' Alexander (9).
  • Brandon became a grandfather in 2022 after his eldest daughter gave birth to a son.
  • Kelly Clarkson's song "Piece by Piece" was released in 2015 as a tribute to her relationship with Brandon.

Sources:

  • "Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dead: 5 Things to Know About Talent Manager" (People, no date)
  • Kelly Clarkson's interview with People (2024, January)
  • Statement from Brandon Blackstock's family (2024)

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