Country Star Jake Flint: 5 Things to Know About the Singer Who Died on His Wedding Night

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Country Star Jake Flint: 5 Things to Know About the Singer Who Died on His Wedding Night

In the wake of country singer Jake Flint’s death — the “What’s Your Name?” musician died in his sleep at age 37 hours after his wedding to wife Brenda Flint on Saturday, November 26 — Us Weekly is looking back at his career and connection with his family and friends. His spouse, for her part, is naturally struggling to cope. “I don’t understand,” Brenda wrote via Facebook on Monday, November 28, alongside a video of her and her late husband kissing and dancing that appeared to be from their nuptials just hours prior to his passing. “We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to bury my husband in,” she shared via the social media platform the following day. “People aren’t meant to feel this much pain. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. I can’t take much more. I need him here.” Brenda has received an outpouring of love, support and condolences from friends and fans who were left stunned by the “Long Road Back Home” singer’s death. Jake’s social media accounts are filled with comments paying tribute to him. The “Cowtown” artist, an Oklahoma native based in Tulsa, grew up on bluegrass and ‘90s jam bands. He was taught to play guitar by his father’s friends after his dad, diagnosed with ALS, asked his pals to teach his son about music, according to Jake’s official biography. [jwplayer t3Y71h2j-zhNYySv2] The late artist was well known in Oklahoma’s Red Dirt scene, a subgenre of country music. He released his sophomore album, a self-titled record, in February 2020. In the aftermath of his death, fans have flocked to his cover of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. “Jake admits that at too young of an age he experienced many of life’s highs and lows including losing his father,” the “Hurry Up & Wait” crooner’s bio states. “He claims he’s floated through life loving, hating, gaining, losing, experimenting, witnessing, missioning, sinning, breaking the law, paying the consequences while openly and candidly writing about it all.” The singer was set to play a string of shows around his home state in the coming weeks, including a concert on Friday, December 2 — less than one week after he and Brenda exchanged vows in rural Oklahoma. “We were just about to embark on some business together after he and Brenda got married- which was yesterday. Yes-yesterday,” Jake’s manager, Brenda Cline, wrote via Facebook on Monday, November 28 post announcing her client’s death. “Jake has a million friends and I’m not sure how everyone will cope with this tragic loss. We need prayers- it’s all so surreal. Please please pray for his new wife Brenda, Jake’s precious mother, his sister and the rest of his family and friends. This is going to be incredibly difficult for so many. We love you Jake and in our hearts forever. 💔.” Keep scrolling to learn more about Jake.

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Country Star Jake Flint: 5 Things to Know About the Singer Who Died on His Wedding Night

In the wake of country singer Jake Flint’s death — the “What’s Your Name?” musician died in his sleep at age 37 hours after his wedding to wife Brenda Flint on Saturday, November 26 — Us Weekly is looking back at his career and connection with his family and friends. His spouse, for her part, is naturally struggling to cope. “I don’t understand,” Brenda wrote via Facebook on Monday, November 28, alongside a video of her and her late husband kissing and dancing that appeared to be from their nuptials just hours prior to his passing. “We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to bury my husband in,” she shared via the social media platform the following day. “People aren’t meant to feel this much pain. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. I can’t take much more. I need him here.” Brenda has received an outpouring of love, support and condolences from friends and fans who were left stunned by the “Long Road Back Home” singer’s death. Jake’s social media accounts are filled with comments paying tribute to him. The “Cowtown” artist, an Oklahoma native based in Tulsa, grew up on bluegrass and ‘90s jam bands. He was taught to play guitar by his father’s friends after his dad, diagnosed with ALS, asked his pals to teach his son about music, according to Jake’s official biography. [jwplayer t3Y71h2j-zhNYySv2] The late artist was well known in Oklahoma’s Red Dirt scene, a subgenre of country music. He released his sophomore album, a self-titled record, in February 2020. In the aftermath of his death, fans have flocked to his cover of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. “Jake admits that at too young of an age he experienced many of life’s highs and lows including losing his father,” the “Hurry Up & Wait” crooner’s bio states. “He claims he’s floated through life loving, hating, gaining, losing, experimenting, witnessing, missioning, sinning, breaking the law, paying the consequences while openly and candidly writing about it all.” The singer was set to play a string of shows around his home state in the coming weeks, including a concert on Friday, December 2 — less than one week after he and Brenda exchanged vows in rural Oklahoma. “We were just about to embark on some business together after he and Brenda got married- which was yesterday. Yes-yesterday,” Jake’s manager, Brenda Cline, wrote via Facebook on Monday, November 28 post announcing her client’s death. “Jake has a million friends and I’m not sure how everyone will cope with this tragic loss. We need prayers- it’s all so surreal. Please please pray for his new wife Brenda, Jake’s precious mother, his sister and the rest of his family and friends. This is going to be incredibly difficult for so many. We love you Jake and in our hearts forever. 💔.” Keep scrolling to learn more about Jake.

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1. How Did Jake Die?

While his cause of death has yet to be determined, Jake’s publicist, Clif Doyal, told The Oklahoman on Monday that his client died in his sleep after his wedding night.

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2. How Did Jake Live His Life?

In addition to his passion for music, he enjoyed time with family, friends, his dog and a cold beer, as documented on his Instagram account. He was also a bit of a prankster, tricking friends and fans with an April Fool’s Day joke earlier this year by pretending that he and Brenda were expecting a baby — showing off his humble side when apologizing for any offense the post may have caused.

Doyal, who called his client “a super nice guy” while speaking to The Oklahoman, noted that Jake “was a people person” with “an amazing sense of humor.” “He made everybody laugh, and he made everybody feel welcome," he continued, referring to the artist as “an ambassador for Oklahoma Red Dirt music.”

His manager, for her part, called Jake “the most hilarious, hardest working, dedicated artist I have ever worked with in my career.”

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3. What Were Jake’s Biggest Songs?

Jake was big in the Oklahoma Red Dirt subgenre of country music, having released his debut album, I’m Not Okay, in 2016, followed by his self-titled second record in 2020. The rocker brought passionate guitar riffs to his tracks, as well as infectious energy with a country wang — particularly on songs like his 2020 single “What’s Your Name?” as well as “Hurry Up & Wait.” As fans mourn his passing, his cover of “Hallelujah” has made the rounds on social media.

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4. What Was Jake and Brenda’s Relationship Like?

According to The Oklahoman, the couple tied the knot at a “remote homestead” in Oklahoma on Saturday, November 26, just hours before his death. Per Brenda’s Facebook posts, the pair had a joyful, loving and playful romance as evidenced by the video of them dancing at their wedding and a photo of the two kissing.

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5. How Did Jake 1st Break Into the Music Scene?

The country artist, who learned to play guitar as a child from his father’s friends, grew up on bluegrass but listened to a wide variety of genres, including ‘90s bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam after being introduced to their music by his sister. After falling in love with jam bands, Jake was inspired to embark on his own career as a singer-songwriter.