Brandon Blackstock moved on in a big way from his ex-wife, Kelly Clarkson , prior to his death, as an obituary dropped the bombshell news that he found love again with the singer's former assistant, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Blackstock died at the age of 48 after a private three-year battle with cancer on August 7, his family shared in a heartbreaking announcement.

His obituary revealed for the first time how important Brittney Marie Jones had become in the former talent manager's life. Article continues below advertisement

Brandon Blackstock 'Found Love'

"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 obit noted, prou

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