The successful songwriter and husband of singer Kellie Pickler starred in reality TV, was 49

Songwriter Kyle Jacobs was found dead in his Nashville home today. Police believe it was a possible suicide. Singer Kellie Pickler’s husband was 49 years old.

Nashville Police confirmed that Nashville Police and Fire Department personnel were called to a home shortly after 1 p.m. local time, where they found Jacobs “dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

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“His death is being investigated as a suspected suicide.”

Pickler was reportedly sleeping at home when the incident occurred. She and an assistant called police when they could not open the upstairs bedroom door.

Pickler and Jacobs starred together in the reality TV show “I Love Kellie Pickler,” which ran for three seasons on CMT starting in 2015. The couple married in 2011 after dating since 2008.

Jacob’s songwriting credits include Garth Brooks’ 2007 hit “More Than A Memory” and Tim McGraw’s “Still.” He has also worked with Kelly Clarkson and Darius Rucker, among others. He also produced four No. 1 Country Airplay singles for Lee Brice.

Jacobs’ resume includes a CMA Award, an ACM Award and a Grammy nomination.

Kellie Pickler finished sixth on American Idol in 2006 and has since released four albums. She is the host of The Highway on Sirius XM.

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