Nashville, Tennessee - Kyle Jacobs, the award-winning songwriter and husband of country music singer Kellie Pickler, passed away at the age of 49 on February 17, 2023. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Jacobs was a highly respected songwriter in the country music industry, known for his ability to pen hits that resonated with fans and touched the hearts of listeners. His career spanned several decades and included collaborations with some of the biggest names in country music.
Jacobs' wife, Kellie Pickler, posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband on social media, expressing her devastation at his sudden passing. "I am in shock and completely heartbroken. Kyle was my everything, my best friend, my partner in life, and in music. We were a team, and I am lost without him," Pickler wrote.
Pickler and Jacobs had been married since 2011 and were known for their strong and loving relationship. They often performed together and collaborated on songs, including "Someone Somewhere Tonight," which was a top 10 hit on the Billboard country charts in 2013.
Jacobs was a prolific songwriter who wrote hit songs for a wide range of artists, including Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Trace Adkins. He won the ASCAP Song of the Year award for co-writing "More Than a Memory" with Lee Brice, which was a number one hit for Brooks in 2007.
Jacobs' talent and success as a songwriter were widely recognized by his peers in the music industry. In addition to his ASCAP Song of the Year award, he received numerous other accolades throughout his career, including multiple BMI Country Awards and a Grammy nomination for his work on the song "I Run to You" by Lady A.
Many of Jacobs' colleagues and friends in the music industry have expressed their shock and sadness at his passing. Singer and songwriter Brad Paisley tweeted, "I am heartbroken over the loss of Kyle Jacobs. He was one of the most talented and kind-hearted people I have ever known. The world has lost a true musical genius."
Country music icon Reba McEntire also shared her condolences on social media, writing, "Kyle Jacobs was a dear friend and an incredible songwriter. His talent and passion for music were unmatched. He will be deeply missed."
Jacobs' passing is a tragic loss for the country music community, and his legacy as a songwriter will undoubtedly live on through his many hit songs and the memories of those who knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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