When Kelly Clarkson’s divorce from Brandon Blackstock turned messy, Blake Shelton faced a tough choice—stay loyal to his longtime manager, Blackstock, or stand by his close friend Clarkson. Shelton chose friendship. In 2021, he cut professional ties with Blackstock, a bold move that fans saw as proof of his unwavering support. As Shelton once encouraged Blackstock to propose to Clarkson, the split marked a dramatic turn, but also cemented Shelton and Clarkson’s sibling-like bond.