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COUNTRY music star Jeff Carson has died at the age of 58 from a heart attack, his publicist has confirmed

Carson died on March 26 at the Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee.

Country music singer Jeff Carson has died at 58 years old
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Country music singer Jeff Carson has died at 58 years old

The singer is known for hit songs including 1995's The Car and Not on Your Love.

His publicist, Jeremy Westby of 1911 Media, announced the singer's death.

Carson was born in Oklahoma in 1963 and move to Nashville to pursue his career in 1989.

Carson retired from music in 2009, and has since been working as a member of the Franklin Police Department.

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In 2019, Carson decided to try his hand in music again, signing a deal with MC1 Nashville to release a previously recorded song.

He also signed with the Encore Music Group, where he was working on a specialty album that was set to be released this year.

The album included other country legends including Michael Ray, Darryl Worley, Mark Willis and Craig Morgan.

Carson also wrote songs for artists including Faith Hill and Reba McEntire.

Caron's friends and coworkers took to social media to mourn the singer's death.

"It’s hard to believe he’s gone. One thing is for certain — Franklin Police Officer changed everyone he met, all of us, for the better! Thank you, Jeff, for your life of service & song. May his message live on: God Save The World," tweeted the .

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He is survived by his wife, his son, his mother, his brother, his sister, as well as some aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

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