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Country singer Kellie Pickler’s husband Kyle Jacobs has passed away. The 49-year-old's death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Netizens have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the songwriter.
The Department of Emergency Communications was alerted to arrive at the Pickler-Jacobs residence on Friday at 1:21 pm. When the Nashville police and fire department arrived at the scene, they found Kyle Jacobs “deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Kellie Pickler told authorities that she could not find her husband when she woke up. Her police statement said that she and her personal assistant called law enforcement after they could not open a door to a room at their residence.
Just a day before his passing, Kyle Jacobs celebrated a major career milestone. He announced that Lee Brice’s Hey World album, which he had worked on, had become certified platinum.
Netizens took to social media to pay tribute to Kellie Pickler’s husband and late singer, Kyle Jacobs
Fans were incredibly saddened to hear about the loss. Many could not believe that the songwriter died by apparent suicide. Netizens urged fellow internet users to be aware of the mental health status of their close ones. Many fans shared their condolences with Kellie Pickler.
Who was Kyle Jacobs?
The Bloomington, Minnesota native gained fame after helping Garth Brooks pen down his 2007 hit More Than A Memory. It made history by debuting first on the Billboard Country Singles Chart.
His work on Tim McGraw’s Still has also been applauded. He has worked with several other industry legends, including Kelly Clarkson, Randy Travis, Scott McCreery, Josh Kelley, and Clay Walker.
Kyle Jacobs also worked as a writer with Curb Music in 2003. During his career, he won a CMA and an ACM Award. The songwriter is also a Grammy Award nominee.
He gained a massive following online after appearing on the I Love Kellie Pickler show with his wife.
Pickler and Jacobs started dating in 2008. Just two years later, the duo got engaged when Jacobs popped the question at a Florida beach. However, the couple was in no rush to get married.
In an interview on GAC Nights: Live From Nashville, Kellie Pickler confessed:
“I’m not ready- I’m just 22, I just started out- I’m not ready to put my husband first. I’ll wait until I’m to a point into my career where I can say, “this can come in second and I’m ready to have a family.””
In May 2019, the couple decided to extend their family by adopting two puppies. They went on to surprise fans by tying the knot on January 1, 2011. The two don't have any kids.
Kellie Pickler gained a following after gaining sixth place on American Idol season five. She went on to debut as an actress in Hallmark's holiday movie, Christmas at Graceland.
Along with appearing on screen, she also featured on six of the film's tracks. Pickler also appeared on her own daytime show Pickler & Ben, which went on to be an Emmy-nominated two-year series. People also know her from her Dancing With the Stars Season 16 win.
