Kelly Clarkson’s divorce from Brandon Blackstock has been a dramatic journey, filled with legal battles, heartache, and a victory for Clarkson. After a judge ruled the $10.4 million Montana ranch was hers, Clarkson had to convince Blackstock to leave, despite his reluctance. The ranch, purchased during their marriage, became a key point in their divorce, with Clarkson wanting it as a retreat and Blackstock seeing it as his ranching dream.
In 2021, a judge ruled in Clarkson’s favor, citing their prenuptial agreement. Blackstock was required to pay rent until he finally vacated in 2022. Clarkson now has primary custody of their two children and lives in New York, while Blackstock continues his ranching business in Montana. He founded Valley View Rodeo in 2023 and works with Brittany Jones, Clarkson’s former assistant, on his cattle operation.
Clarkson has reflected on the difficulty of their publicized divorce, admitting she had hoped for a more beautiful outcome.