Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in 2013, but their marriage ended in a contentious divorce in 2022, marked by legal battles over money and custody of their children. Even with the challenges they faced, Clarkson put their kids, River (11) and Remington (9), first and continued to co-parent with Blackstock until his passing.

Reba McEntire, his stepmother, once expressed support for both during their divorce:

“Brandon’s been my son forever it seems. Although he’s my stepson, I still love him like he’s my total—my blood.”