Long before meeting Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock found himself thrust into the music industry. After watching his father, Narvel Blackstock, find success as a manager for several high-profile musicians, Brandon decided to follow in his dad's footsteps and work for various musicians at Starstruck Entertainment. According to the company's website, Starstuck Entertainment manages several successful singers, including Blake Shelton and Carly Pearce. While attending rehearsals for the 2006 ACM Awards, Brandon had the opportunity to meet Clarkson, who was being managed by Narvel at the time.