According to a statement provided to PEOPLE by the Nashville Police Department, the American Idol alum’s husband was discovered dead on Friday. Authorities suspect that Kellie Pickler’s husband committed suicide before passing away. He was 49.
According to a statement provided to PEOPLE by the Nashville Police Department, the Department of Emergency Communications was informed of a residence on Friday at 1:21 p.m. local time.
The songwriter was discovered “dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound” when police and the Nashville Fire Department arrived at the scene, according to a statement.
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“His suspected suicide death is being probed,” The 36-year-old former Dancing with the Stars contestant claimed she woke up just before Jacobs but was unable to locate him. According to the statement, she and her personal assistant attempted to enter a house room but were unable to do so and phoned the police.
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
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 18, 2023
The day before he passed away, Jacobs celebrated a professional accomplishment and uploaded a photo announcing Lee Brice’s Hey World had achieved platinum certification.
“Platinum?! SWEEEET!!! This was put together by an incredible group of people with extraordinary talent… I’m incredibly honored to have contributed in whatever way… Thank you Jesus, he wrote as he captioned the poignant scene. According to Music City Hitmakers, Jacobs moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Nashville in 2000.
Notable songs he wrote include Tim McGraw’s “Still” and Garth Brooks’ 2007 hit “More Than A Memory.”
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Also, he has collaborated with well-known musicians including Clay Walker, Kelly Clarkson, Randy Travis, Scott McCreery, and Josh Kelley. Jacobs received nominations for a Grammy Award, a CMA Award, and an ACM Award throughout his career.
On January 1, 2011, Pickler and Jacobs exchanged vows in a secret ceremony. They don’t have any kids together. On June 15, 2010, Jacobs proposed to the pair, who had been dating since 2008, when they were on a Florida beach.
It was the most heavenly experience ever. Pickler, who made her name on American Idol, commented on the suggestion. If a minister had been passing by that night, we would have been married.
Pickler tweeted, “Private Island. A few days after being married. The Caribbean. Rum and a cigar are held in opposite hands. I was just addressed as “Mrs. Jacobs,” which is flattering:)
