After marrying Brenda Wilson, famed country singer Jake Flint may have envisioned a bright future. But that was no longer the case when the artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 26, just hours after the wedding. Cliff Doyal, a journalist for Flint, announced the news, adding that he is also a close friend and that the social media tributes show that everyone loves him. Doyal continued:
“I believe a big part of that is because he’s a man with a great sense of humour. He makes people laugh and puts people at ease.”
The next day, Flint’s manager, Brenda Cline, paid tribute to him, saying she was not in a position to comment on Flint’s sudden death. Brenda asked people to pray for his family and friends, saying they had a lot to deal with after his passing. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
People are paying tribute to Jake Flint on Twitter.
The 37-year-old singer-songwriter is best known in the music business with hits like What’s Your Name, Long Road Back Home, CowTown and Fireline. Jake Flint’s wedding came just hours before his death on Saturday. The singer booked a circus tent and hired Mike Hosty, Norman’s solo partner, to perform at the wedding. As news of his death spread, Twitter was flooded with tributes.
“Oklahoma country artist Jake Flint passed away ‘suddenly’ over the weekend… What makes the news even more tragic is that Flint, 37, passed away just hours after their wedding.” 💉☠️🌀🏁😓💉https://t.co/qynFAgnaqg pic.twitter.com/D42tlEAzaR
– NEWSNANCY (@NewsNancy9) November 30, 2022
The world of Red Dirt has lost a good world.
Sending prayers today for Jake Flint, his family and friends.
We will miss you mate. pic.twitter.com/HAuBNJ3GIV
— Oklahoma State Council 🍊 (@OKSTProbs) November 28, 2022
Jake Flint is a famous singer and songwriter.
Singer Hallelujah was born in Holdenville, southeastern Oklahoma, in 1985 and later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. After his father was diagnosed with Lou Gherig’s disease, he was sent to learn to play guitar with the help of his father’s friends. He became interested in bluegrass music and began following various jamming bands, as well as musicians from Texas and Oklahoma. Bob Childers, McClure, Tom Skinner, Boland and other musicians have greatly inspired Flint. He has traveled with his band in Oklahoma, Texas and other states.
His first album, I’m Not Okay, was released in 2016, and since then he has released more CDs such as Live and Not Okay at Cain’s Ballroom, Jake Flint and Love and Love. Social distancing at the Mercury Lounge. In 2018, he even appeared at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards on the Future Face Show.
The Oklahoma-based performer rose to fame after appearing at events such as the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Bob Children’s Gypsy Café, Tom Skinner’s Skyline Festival, and others. He was involved in streaming efforts for popular musicians during the Covid-19 outbreak 2020.
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