Kelly Clarkson has postponed the remaining August performances of her Las Vegas residency, just one day before the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was publicly announced. Blackstock, a longtime Nashville-based music manager, died at 48-years-old after a three-year battle with cancer.
The news of Blackstock’s passing was shared by Starstruck Entertainment, the company where he worked for many years, in a statement released on Thursday, August 7.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” the company wrote. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Just a day earlier, Clarkson announced that she would be stepping away from her residency shows at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater for the remainder of the month. In a message to fans shared via social media, the singer shared:
“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” Clarkson wrote. “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
The postponed dates include August 8, 9, 15, and 16 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. These performances were part of Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, a residency announced earlier this year. Clarkson had previously performed residencies at the same venue in 2023 and 2024.
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The residency has already faced scheduling issues. Clarkson canceled her originally scheduled opening weekend, July 4 and 5, just 90 minutes before showtime. The singer took to her social media to share in part, “We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” she said in part.
“The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.”
The residency is currently expected to resume in November, with shows scheduled for November 7, 8, 14, and 15. No rescheduled dates have been announced for the postponed August performances.
