😢 Dolly Parton Reaches Out to Kelly Clarkson With Emotional Advice Amid Tragedy

In country music, Dolly Parton isn’t just a legend — she’s a living compass.

Kelly Clarkson gets moving advice from friend Dolly Parton after the death  of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock | Daily Mail Online

Known for her mix of compassion, humor, and unshakable resilience, she’s been through more than her share of personal storms.

So when she heard about Brandon Blackstock’s sudden passing, sources say she felt compelled to reach out to Kelly Clarkson privately.

The two singers have a strong bond, forged during Clarkson’s time on The Voice and strengthened through shared performances and mutual admiration.

Dolly has often praised Clarkson’s powerhouse vocals, calling her “one of the greats of this generation.

” Clarkson, in turn, has openly called Parton a hero and mentor.

A friend of Clarkson’s says Dolly’s message was simple but deeply grounding: “You’ve got to keep singing, honey.

Dolly Parton's Advice for Kelly Clarkson After Brandon Blackstock's Death

When the heart breaks, the voice is how we put it back together.

Parton reportedly reminded Clarkson that grief, no matter how complicated, deserves to be acknowledged — but that it can also be transformed into art.

“She told Kelly that the hardest songs she’s ever written came from the deepest hurts,” the source explained.

“She encouraged her to channel every ounce of what she’s feeling into music.

For Clarkson, who has built her career on emotionally charged anthems and gut-punch ballads, the advice struck a chord.

“Kelly’s always been honest in her music, but this moment is different,” the insider said.

“It’s not just about heartbreak — it’s about closure, forgiveness, and the finality of losing someone you once built a life with.

Dolly Parton Shares Advice on Grief for Kelly Clarkson, Reba After Brandon  Blackstock's Death

Parton, who has endured her own personal losses, is said to have shared one of her favorite mantras with Clarkson: “This too shall pass.

” But she reportedly added a twist: “It passes faster when you pour it into something beautiful.

Though Clarkson hasn’t publicly commented on Dolly’s outreach, she has hinted at processing her feelings through music.

Just days after the news of Blackstock’s death, she posted a short clip from the recording studio with the caption: “Working it out, the only way I know how.

” Fans immediately flooded the comments with messages of love, many guessing that Parton’s words were already guiding her next creative steps.

Honour their memory': Dolly Parton shares her advice on grief for Kelly  Clarkson after ex-husband's death

In public, Clarkson has maintained a respectful silence about Blackstock’s passing, focusing instead on her children and upcoming projects.

But those close to her say Dolly’s call came at exactly the right moment — a gentle reminder that even in the heaviest grief, there’s still light to be found.

As one longtime friend put it: “When Dolly Parton tells you to keep singing, you keep singing.