Kyle Jacobs, singer and songwriter, and Kellie Pickler’s husband dies by an apparent suicide at his Nashville home on Friday. He was 49 years old. Jacobs and Kellie Pickler eloped in 2011 after dating for around two and a half years.
Kyle Jacobs was the husband of former “American Idol” Contestant and singing star. Metropolitan Nashville Police Department announced that Kyle was seen dead in the couple’s Nashville home in the upstairs room/office.
Kyle Jacobs death
Kyle Jacobs, a country music producer and songwriter, has died at the age of 49 by an apparent suicide according to Nashville police. Nashville Department of Emergency Communications received a 911 call at 1:21 pm local time on Friday. Officers and Nashville Fire Department Personnel responded at Kyle and his wife, Pickler’s residence, located on Sneed Road.
Kellie Pickler told police that as she awoke, she started looking for her husband but could not see him. After that, she and a personal assistant could not open the door to the upstairs bedroom/office. Finally, the assistant called the authorities and gave the statement.
Apparently, he shot himself with a gun in the room when he was alone. His death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.
Kyle Jacobs, songwriter and husband of singer Kellie Pickler, died at the couple's Nashville home, police say. He was 49. https://t.co/RoLWhZXld6
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Who was Kyle Jacobs
Kyle Christopher Jacobs was an American country songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and a pianist. He was a staff writer for Curb Music since 2003. He was born on June 26, 1973, in Bloomington, Minnesota. The songwriter shifted to Nashville, Tennessee, in the early 2000’s for his career in music.
Kellie Pickler’s husband is popular for his songs like ”More Than a Memory” and ”Garth Brooks”. He recorded songs for Trace Adkins, Clay Walker and more. Also, he was a producer on Brice’s 2020 album Hey World.
Kyle Jacobs wife
Jacobs and Pickler got married on Jan 1, 2011. Kellie Pickler is also a singer and songwriter. They previously starred together on a reality show I Love Kellie Pickler. Pickler was one of the contestants on American Idol and finished in sixth place. Later, she earned a top 10 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with ”Best Days of Your Life”. She was born on June 28, 1986, in Albemarle, North Carolina, United States.
Kyle Jacobs career
Jacobs penned Garth Brooks in 2007 and provided hits like ”More Than a Memory” and ”Still”. He worked with well known artists like Kelly Clarson, Randy Travis, Josh Kelley, Clay Walker and Scott McCreery.
The day before Killie Pickler’s husband death, the songwriter, Kyle Jacobs shared a celebratory Instagram post on the success of Lee Brice’s fifth studio album Hey World. He thanked God and added that he was honored to be part of the album. Curb Records announced in 2021 that Hey World had officially gone gold. Its ”Memory I Don’t Mess With” was a gold single and ”One of Them Girls” had gone double platinum. Jacobs served as a composer and producer on Hey World. Additionally, he played acoustic guitar and provided vocals in the album.
Kyle was nominated for a Grammy Award, and won a CMA Award and an ACM Award.
Frequently asked questions
1. Who was Kyle Jacobs?
Kyle Jacobs was a country music singer and songwriter. He was Kellie Picker’s husband, who was one of the contestants in a reality show and stood at sixth position on ”American Idol”.
2. What was Kyle Jacobs cause of death?
Jacobs died by an apparent suicide according to the Nashville Police authorities. The songwriter shot himself with a gun in his Nashville home on Friday.
3. What was his age at the time of death?
He was 49 years old at the time of his death.
4. Did he have any children?
No, Kyle and Kellie did not have any children together yet.
5. What was Kyle Jacobs net worth?
$10 billion dollars (estimated)
Conclusion
Jacobs was at the peak of his music career when he died on Friday, 17 Feb 2023 by an apparent suicide. Kellie Pickler’s husband shot himself in their upstairs bedroom/office at their Nashville home according to the police officials. Though, the investigation is on and it is too early to make the exact conclusion.
Kellie Pickler and a personal assistant reported to the emergency helpline as they came to know about the death. The police officials responded and found Jacobs dead with gunshot wound.
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