Kyle Jacobs and Kellie Pickler (Photo courtesy of CMT)
Kellie Pickler’s Husband Kyle Jacobs, Dead At 49
Kellie Pickler’s husband, Kyle Jacobs was found dead from an apparent suicide in the couple’s Nashville home on Friday, February 17th.
According to a statement from the Metro Police Department, officers and the Nashville Fire Department responded and said he apparently suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Kellie had reported that she awoke a short time earlier, did not see her husband, and began looking for him.
After she and her personal assistant could not open the door to the upstairs bedroom/office, the assistant telephoned 911.”
Kyle co-wrote and produced for several artists and is one of three writers on Garth Brooks’ “More Than a Memory.”
The day before Kyle’s death, he posted on Instagram celebrating Lee Brice’s album Hey World being certified platinum. He wrote:
“Platinum?! SWEEEET!!! An amazing crew of incredibly talented peeps put this one together…Deeply honored to be a creative part of it…Thank you Jesus!!!”
Jacobs co-wrote three songs, played acoustic guitar, sang backup, and also produced the album.
Kellie and Kyle just celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary last month. he was 49.
A few songs that Kyle Jacobs co-wrote:
Garth Brooks, “More than A Memory”
George Strait, “When The Credits Roll
Eli Young Band, “Dust”
Scotty McCreery, “The Dash”
Lee Brice, “Rumor”
Kellie Pickler, “The Woman I Am”
