Songwriter/producer Kyle Jacobs passes away

Jacobs co-wrote Garth Brooks' "More Than A Memory" and co-produced Lee Brice's "Hard 2 Love" album and single, "I Drive Your Truck," which earned him a CMA and an ACM for Song Of The Year. Jacobs and Brice worked together as co-writers and co-producers on each of Brice's albums and singles.

Trace Adkins, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan, Tim McGraw, Clay Walker, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery and Pickler all covered his songs.

Jacobs was born in Bloomington, Minn. on Jan. 26, 1973.

Jacobs and Pickler were engaged in 2010 and wed Jan. 1, 2011. The couple starred in the CMT reality series, "I Love Kellie Pickler," from 2015-2017.

"Kyle Jacobs was one of those amazing creative talents who understood all genres of music," said Curb|Word Chairman Mike Curb. "Most importantly, Kyle was part of our Curb|Word family and an inspiration to all of us."

Lee Brice said of Jacobs, "These past few days have truly been some of the hardest of my life. At times, I feel lost and buried under this deep sadness. Other times, I sit and remember all the times with Kyle that bring me comfort and make me smile. He was, without a doubt, one of the best people anyone could ever hope to have in their corner. I am eternally grateful for having him in mine. I'll keep Kellie, his family and everyone who was touched by him close to my heart. I'll miss you til we meet again..I love you, brother."