Kellie Pickler took the stage on Monday night for the first time since her husband, Kyle Jacobs, died by suicide last year. They got married in 2011, and he was a singer/songwriter as well. They starred together in the CMT show called “I Love Kellie Pickler.”
Kellie returned to the Ryman Auditorium to perform on Monday night in an all-star tribute to Patsy Cline. When they announced Kellie’s name, she received a standing ovation.
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t incredibly nervous right now. It’s been the first time I’ve been up on stage in a while. I will say that I am incredibly honored to be a part of honoring Ms. Patsy Cline. She’s a huge reason why I fell in love with music,” Kellie said.
She then went on to perform her song “The Woman I Am,” which pays tribute to Patsy.
“But before I begin,” she added, “My husband and I actually wrote this song together, over a decade ago. The last time I was here at the Ryman was with him on a date night. And I know he is here with us tonight.”
@musicmayhemmagazine.com #KelliePickler returned to the stage to honor late country music icon #PatsyCline with a special performance of “The Woman I Am,” a song she co-wrote with her late husband, Kyle Jacobs. @Kellie Pickler ♬ original sound – Music Mayhem
