Kelly Clarkson’s family dynamics with Brandon Blackstock almost led to an iconic season of The Voice. But it sounds like their 2020 separation put the brakes on what could have been an amazing project.

Brandon Blackstock’s father, Narvel Blackstock, is a talent manager who has managed stars like Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire and Clarkson. He co-founded Starstruck Entertainment in 1988 with McEntire, his then wife. Brandon Blackstock’s mother, who now goes by Elisa Gilbert, was previously married to Narvel Blackstock.