KELLY Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock moved onto a $1.7 million Montana ranch in the final years before his tragic death at just 48, The U.S. Sun can report.

After his bitter divorce from talk show host and pop star Kelly , 43, Brandon left Los Angeles and his music manager career behind and settled into the life of a rancher in Montana .

According to real estate records, Brandon bought the four-bedroom, three-bath Butte ranch in April 2022 for $1.8 million.

The home sits on over 41 acres, and was described as "very private and serene" by the listing agents.

The property also boasts massive ceilings and panoramic mountain views.

From the property, Brandon operated his ranching company, V Bar V Cattle Co. and Valley View Livestock.

He also founded Valley View Rodeo i

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