Some people dream of change. Brittney Marie Jones went out and made it happen.
She used to live in the adrenaline of flashing cameras, loud music, and endless backstage rush. One minute she’d be checking that Kelly Clarkson’s teleprompter was set just right, the next she’d be making sure a crowd of VIP fans got their moment with the star. Time was tight, pressure was high—but she was good at it. Really good.
Then her life veered in an entirely new direction.
Today, she wakes up to the kind of quiet you can only find under Montana’s endless sky. The hum of a city crowd has been replaced with the low call of cattle in the distance. Instead of running on coffee and deadlines, she runs on fresh morning air and the satisfaction of building something that matters.
From Backstage Hustle to the Big Sky
Brittney’s entertainment career started in 2016 as Kelly Clarkson’s production assistant—a role that meant making the show happen without ever being the star. She booked travel, set up dressing rooms, wrangled media schedules, and had the kind of problem-solving instincts you can’t learn from a handbook.
By late 2018, her skills caught the attention of Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson’s then-husband and manager. He brought her on as his Executive Assistant, where she became the go-to person for everything—from tour logistics to high-stakes business deals.
It was a fast life, demanding and thrilling. But it was just one chapter.
A Love, A Loss, and a New Chapter
In 2022, something changed. The professional bond between Brittney and Brandon turned into something deeper. They shared big ideas: a life that blended hard work, the beauty of the outdoors, and building something of their own.
Then came the hardest battle—Brandon’s fight with melanoma. Instead of stepping back, they stepped up together. They worked side-by-side on their business dreams, even when things got tough.
When Brandon Blackstock’s obituary appeared in Butte, Montana, in August 2025, it called Brittney his “beautiful and devoted partner.” Her father, Larry, wasn’t shy about what Brandon meant to their family—he smiled and said, “He was the son I always wished for.”
Brittney could have walked away. Instead, she kept going, making sure the life they built didn’t fade with him.
Headwaters Livestock Auction: Tradition with a New Twist
On 40 acres at the junction of I-90 and US-287 sits Headwaters Livestock Auction—one of Montana’s busiest cattle markets. Each year, more than 35,000 head of cattle pass through, a rhythm of ranch life that’s as old as the land.
And yet, Brittney has given it a new spark. She mixes modern bidding tech with tried-and-true rancher wisdom, proving that progress doesn’t have to erase tradition.
It’s a little like a good pair of worn boots—you might add a new sole for comfort, but the heart of them stays the same.
Valley View Rodeo: Summer Nights Under the Lights
In Bozeman, the Valley View Rodeo isn’t just an event—it’s an experience. Every summer night from June to August, you’ll find the grandstands filled with locals and travelers cheering bull riders, barrel racers, and roping events. By the end of its second year, the rodeo drew more than 20,000 fans.
There’s music, dust in the air, and the kind of energy you just can’t fake. For Brittney, it’s more than business—it’s a way to keep Western heritage alive and give Montana something worth looking forward to each summer.
Why Her Story Hits Home
Brittney’s journey is simple at its heart, but that’s what makes it powerful.
She shows that you can take everything you’ve learned—no matter how different the worlds might seem—and make it work somewhere new.
She’s proof that:
You can step away from a big-city career and thrive in a small-town life.
Love and loss can strengthen your purpose instead of breaking it.
You can honor tradition without being afraid to innovate.
“Life is a highway,” the song goes. For Brittney, it’s been a winding dirt road lined with both heartache and hope. And she’s still moving forward.
