In Memoriam: A look back at our 2016 interview with Kyle Jacobs, who was joined by wife Kellie Pickler as they were promoting their reality series, “I Love Kellie Pickler.”
Video Content: Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs (2016)
SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talked to the husband and wife about starting their careers and starring together in the CMT reality show, ”I Love Kellie Pickler.”
Please note: Promotional clips of “I Love Kellie Pickler” have been removed from the online interview.
Mini-Biographies:
Kyle Jacobs was a songwriter and musician. Some of his highlights in songwriting was being the co-writer on the Garth Brooks single, “More Than a Memory,” and sharing rights on Kimberley Locke’s “8th World Wonder” hit song. Jacobs’ songs have been recorded by artists, including Trace Adkins, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan, Tim McGraw, Clay Walker, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, and wife Pickler. Kyle Jacobs died on February 17, 2023 at age 49.
Born in Albemarle, North Carolina, Kellie Pickler became known to a mainstream audience for her appearance as a contestant on season 5 of “American Idol,” where she placed 6th place. Her debut album was “Small Town Girl,” which was followed by self-titled “Kellie Peckler,” “100 Proof,” and “The Woman I Am.” In 2013, Pickler and dance partner Derek Hough were the winners of the 16th Season of “Dancing With The Stars.”
Interview Credits:
Recorded: August 24, 2016
Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: CMT, Ryan Seacrest Productions