Kelly Clarkson‘s late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s sprawling Montana lodge, where he lived after their separation, has been listed for sale for $2.9 million, less than a year after his death from cancer in August 2025 at the age of 48. The 40-acre property in Butte, Montana, features a 6,400-square-foot lodge with four bedrooms, an indoor pool and spa, and an equestrian facility with an eight-stall horse barn. Blackstock purchased the property in April 2022, shortly after his divorce from Clarkson was finalised, and reportedly lived there with his partner, Brittney Marie Jones.According to Realtor.com, the sprawling property, which was listed in June, is being marketed as a premium residence that combines sophisticated architectural design with the privacy and expansive landscapes associated with Montana. The listing highlights the estate’s 40 acres of land and its lodge-style home, which offers more than 6,400 square feet of living space.The property is represented by Ryan Underwood of Keller Williams Copper City Realty. Records reportedly continue to list the residence under Blackstock’s full name, Narvel Brandon Blackstock.The home features four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, along with a chef’s kitchen and a spacious great room with soaring vaulted ceilings. An entire wall of windows overlooks the surrounding landscape, bringing the outdoors into the main living area. A loft sits above the great room, while the finished lower level includes additional living space and a bar area.
Inside the lodge’s indoor pool, spa and equestrian facilities
The sprawling Montana lodge features a luxurious indoor pool and spa. (Photo: Realtor.com)
One of the property’s standout features is its indoor pool and spa room, designed for year-round use. Three walls of windows surround the space, and the design allows it to be opened up to the outdoors.The primary suite is located on the main floor and is described as a secluded retreat. It includes a fireplace and an en suite bathroom equipped with a soaking tub and an integrated steam room.
The estate reflects Blackstock’s love for the cowboy lifestyle. (Photo: Realtor.com)
The estate also caters to an equestrian lifestyle, with a 3,800-square-foot horse barn featuring eight stalls, a tack room and a hay loft. Other facilities include a heated workshop, a separate car shop and three water wells.Practical features have also been incorporated to make the property accessible during Montana’s harsh winters. These include snow-melt sidewalks and a paved driveway connecting directly to a county-maintained road.
Brandon Blackstock moved to Montana after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson
Brandon Blackstock bought the 40-acre estate after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson. (Photo: Realtor.com)
Blackstock purchased the Butte property in April 2022, one month after his divorce from Clarkson was finalised. The former couple had announced their separation in 2020 after nine years of marriage.They share two children, daughter River, now 12, and son Remington, now 10.Before their separation, Clarkson and Blackstock had relocated to Montana during the COVID-19 lockdown, embracing a quieter, more rural lifestyle with their children. The move came as the pandemic disrupted the entertainment industry, affecting Clarkson’s talk show and Las Vegas residency.Following their divorce, Clarkson retained ownership of two Montana properties the couple had shared during their marriage. She later established a more permanent base in New York City in 2023, when her talk show moved from Los Angeles to the Big Apple.Blackstock, meanwhile, remained in Montana and acquired the Butte property, where he was understood to have lived with his partner, Brittney Marie Jones, who had previously worked as an assistant to Clarkson.
Blackstock’s love for the cowboy lifestyle
Blackstock’s ranch includes an eight-stall horse barn and equestrian facilities. (Photo: Realtor.com)
Blackstock’s obituary offered a glimpse into the life he built in Montana after spending more than two decades working in the music industry.“After more than 20 years in the music business, Brandon found his way back to the mountains and the cowboy way of life he always wanted to live. He found a homestead and a love in Butte, Montana,” the online tribute read.The tribute also spoke about his relationship with Jones and their shared business ambitions, including their efforts to establish Headwaters Livestock Auction and Valley View Rodeo.“Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana,” the obituary stated.It further described Blackstock as someone who embraced life wholeheartedly and valued hard work and traditional cowboy culture.“Brandon didn’t do anything halfway. He charged into life with both guns blazing. He was a cowboy… and valued the cowboy way of life,” the tribute continued, recalling how he drove a big truck, rode a good horse and removed his hat when introducing himself.
Blackstock’s business ventures in Montana
Beyond his home, Blackstock invested in businesses connected to the Western lifestyle he had come to embrace.In 2023, he acquired Headwaters Livestock Auction, a livestock auction business in Three Forks, Montana, which had originally opened in 2005. Public records reportedly show that he submitted a petition in May 2023 seeking a change in the name and ownership of the business licence.Blackstock continues to be listed as the company’s owner on its website, while Jones is named as its managing director.The pair also worked together on Valley View Rodeo, founded in 2023. The business describes its mission as keeping the Western lifestyle alive in the modern day.
