Brandon Blackstock's "soulmate" Brittney Marie Jones, identified in Blackstock's obituary as his "loving partner in life and business," previously worked as Kelly Clarkson's production assistant.

Dolly Parton has some words of wisdom and comfort for her friends Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire as they grieve the death of Brandon Blackstock. Sitting down with Entertainment Tonight on Monday, the "Joelene" singer-songwriter was asked if she'd had a chance to speak to Clarkson,