“I loved him much like a son,” his former manager and friend said.

The cause of death has not yet been determined.

One-man band Mike Hosty, who played at the wedding, called Flint’s sudden death a tragedy.

“A big heart, and [he’d] bend over backwards to do anything for you.

In 2019, Flint was crowned Breakout Artist of the Year at the We Are Tulsa Music Awards.

“That was the beginning of a wonderful friendship and partnership,” Cline wrote.

“Jake was even more than that to me, I loved him much like a son.

The funniest, most hilarious, hardest working, dedicated artist I have ever worked with in my career.

“We need prayers - it’s all so surreal.

This is going to be incredibly difficult for so many.

We love you Jake and in our hearts forever.”