Kellie Pickler is selling the house where her husband Kyle Jacobs died by suicide
Kellie Pickler has listed the Nashville home where her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, died by suicide.
The Tudor-style residence is on the market with an asking price of $2,890,000. Property records show the custom-built home — featuring four bedrooms and five bathrooms — was listed on Wednesday, November 29. The sale comes months after Jacobs’s death, which was widely reported and remains a focus of public attention.
Spread across approximately 4,865 square feet, the house combines classic Tudor details with high-end finishes. The main level includes an open floor plan, a dining room with a barrel-vault ceiling, and a wine cellar. Interior highlights include 10-by-10 cedar posts, extensive millwork, and a dramatic two-story fireplace. Outside, the property offers a backyard pool and mature landscaping for privacy and outdoor entertaining.
Pickler purchased the property in February 2010 for $1,435,000. Nashville’s real estate market and the property’s architectural features contribute to the current listing price, even as the home’s recent history remains part of public conversation.
Tennessee law does not require sellers to disclose that a death occurred on a property, so legally the listing can proceed without a mandated disclosure. Still, given the extensive news coverage surrounding the tragic events at the house, prospective buyers are likely to be aware of the circumstances.
Jacobs died of a gunshot wound according to autopsy records
Autopsy records prepared by the Davidson County Medical Examiner indicated that Kyle Jacobs died from an intraoral shotgun wound. The medical examiner’s report also noted that his toxicology results showed no drugs in his system at the time of death.
The autopsy summary described Jacobs as an adult white male with a medical history that included pseudoseizures, gastrointestinal bleeding, elevated liver enzymes, and chronic alcohol use. The report characterized the fatal wound as self-inflicted.
Law enforcement reports state that Jacobs was found in an upstairs bedroom converted to an office. According to those reports, Pickler was asleep earlier in the night and woke to find her husband missing. After she and an assistant were unable to open the bedroom door, they contacted emergency services, who then discovered Jacobs’s body.
“The darkest time of my life”
Following her husband’s death, Pickler released a statement expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans, friends, and family. She said she has been leaning on the counsel and lessons she learned from Jacobs during difficult moments, recalling his advice that in moments of crisis, sometimes the best response is simply to “be still.”
She thanked those who reached out with letters, calls, and messages, saying their support has helped her through what she described as the darkest time in her life and that she keeps her supporters in her prayers.
Kellie competed on American Idol and Dancing with the Stars
Kellie Pickler first rose to national prominence as a contestant on season 5 of American Idol in 2006, finishing in sixth place. She later won Dancing with the Stars in 2013 with professional partner Derek Hough. Beyond competition television, Pickler co-hosted the daytime talk show Pickler & Ben for two seasons and has starred in Hallmark films such as Christmas at Graceland and The Mistletoe Secret. She has also worked as a radio host on SiriusXM.
Pickler and Kyle Jacobs were married in 2011 and appeared together on the reality series I Love Kellie Pickler for three seasons starting in 2015. Jacobs had a successful career as a country music songwriter, with credits for artists including Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Darius Rucker, and Garth Brooks.
As the property enters the market, it represents both a significant piece of Nashville real estate and a deeply personal chapter in Pickler’s life. The listing is likely to attract interest from buyers drawn to the home’s architecture and amenities, while also prompting consideration of the home’s recent history and the privacy needs of any future owner.