Kyle Jacobs, songwriter and husband of singer Kellie Pickler, dies at 49

(CNN) –– Kyle Jacobs, country music producer and songwriter, died Friday, according to Nashville police. Along with his wife, singer Kellie Pickler, Jacobs had starred in a CMT docuseries.

He was 49 years old.

Jacobs died by an apparent suicide at his Nashville home, according to authorities.

CNN has reached out to Pickler’s representatives for comment.

According to the Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, a 911 call was received at 1:21 p.m. local time this Friday. Nashville Fire Department officers and personnel responded to the home of Pickler and Jacobs, located on Sneed Road.

Pickler told police she had woken up a few minutes earlier, didn’t see her husband, and started looking for him, according to a police statement. After she and a personal assistant were unable to open the upstairs bedroom/office door, the assistant called authorities, the statement added.

Jacobs, a music producer, has worked with artists such as Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Darius Rucker and Tim McGraw.

He often shared updates about his music collaborations on Instagram.

“One of my favorite things as a songwriter is writing songs with beautiful hearts in beautiful places,” he shared in a 2021 post.

Pickler is known for her appearance on season 5 of “American Idol,” which helped launch her career as an artist and television personality.

Jacobs starred with Pickler in the documentary comedy series “I Love Kellie Pickler,” which debuted in 2015 and proved to be a ratings hit for CMT. It ran for three seasons.

In a 2015 interview about his reality show, Jacobs said he was more used to being behind the scenes than in front of the camera, but was comfortable collaborating with his wife on the project.

“I’m just going to be me and be with my wife and just be us,” Jacobs said.

Call 1-800-273-8255 in the US to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Provides free and confidential assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people in suicidal or distressed crises. You can learn more about their services here, including their guide on what to do if you see suicidal signs on social media. You can also call 1-800-273-8255 to talk to someone about how you can help someone in crisis. Call 1-866-488-7386 for TrevorLifeline, a suicide prevention counseling service for the LGBTQ community.

For assistance outside the US, the International Association for Suicide Prevention provides a global directory of international resources and hotlines. You can also turn to Befrienders Worldwide.

See here where to seek help in Latin American countries and Spain.

CNN’s Paradise Afshar contributed to this report.