On Sunday Morning she also talks about Brandon Blackstock, the first man to whom Clarkson said I love you and meant it, she reveals to Smith. Yeah, yeah, that's the first time that happened. That's horrible. But it's true. Clarkson and Blackstock, a talent manager, married in 2013, making her part of a musical dynasty. Her father-in-law, Narvel Blackstock (also a talent manager), is married to country star Reba McEntire.