Country music star Kellie Pickler made her long-awaited return to the stage on Monday at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The performance was Kellie’s first since her husband, Kyle Jacobs, passed away in February 2023. Kellie opened up to the audience about her grief and sang songs that she had written with Kyle.
Kellie was visibly nervous as she took to the stage, but she quickly won over the audience with her heartfelt performance. She sang a mix of her own songs and covers of Patsy Cline classics. Kellie also shared some memories of her husband, who was a talented musician and songwriter.
“My husband and I actually wrote this song together, gosh, over a decade ago,” Kellie said before performing the song “The Woman I Am.” “The last time I was here in the Ryman Auditorium was with him on a date night, and I know he is here with us tonight.”
The audience gave Kellie a standing ovation at the end of her performance. Fans praised Kellie’s strength and resilience, saying that they had missed seeing her perform.
“We’ve missed you!” one fan tweeted.
Kellie married Kyle in 2011. He passed away at the age of 49 on February 17, 2023, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The couple did not have any children.
Kellie has been open about her grief in the months since Kyle’s death. She has said that she is taking things one day at a time and that she is grateful for the support of her family and friends.
Kellie’s return to the stage is a sign that she is slowly starting to heal. Her performance was a powerful reminder of her talent and her strength. Fans are hoping that she will continue to share her music with the world for many years to come.
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