Friends and family mourn the unfortunate passing of Larysa Jaye in a car crash at a Nashville highway, as she had influenced a younger generation of musicians and songwriters.
The Color in Country official page confirmed Jaye’s departure and highlighted significant moments from her diverse career. They added that the singer was a beacon of light and energy.
Further, the page detailed that the singer had taken her last breath in a car accident. However, her friends and family haven’t publicly revealed the details about the incident.
Jaye’s demise came as a shock to several of her close acquaintances, as the singer had been active on her social accounts a few hours before the car crash.
Through her Instagram story, the singer mentioned that she was at her friend’s birthday bash. She was accompanied by her friends Kendra and Erica to a house party.
Soon after the car crash news hit the media, Kendra added, “Rest in Peace, Larysa Jaye. What a difference 45 minutes can make.“
Many speculated that the crash might have occurred while Jaye returned from the party. However, her family could not verify such information.
Meanwhile, her older brother, Carlos McNeely, wrote a heartfelt message for her deceased family member. He described Jaye as a person with infectious energy and a presence that could light up any room.
Similarly, he thanked the community members for their support and stated, “Please keep our family and her children in your prayers as we navigate through this loss. Thank you for loving Larysa as much as we did.“
Friends and publicists have initiated a GoFundMe page for Larysa Jaye!
Before her demise, Jaye had been renowned for her powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and stage presence. Her music touched on themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
The singer had recently performed at the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival last month, and fans could believe the news when it initially circulated on Facebook.
Similarly, some of her beloved songs include Just Like That, Ring of Fire, Hard Place, and her recent hit, I Don’t Do Love.
The 40-year-old was a proud mother of four children and dedicated her song, The Thoughts That Happen (The Mama Song), to single mothers. The lyrics reflect her journey balancing her life as a parent and a musician.
Additionally, the singer had experience in customer service and administration roles before dedicating her time to music. Later, Jaye was known for her performance at Justin Timberlake’s Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville.
In recent years, Jaye had maintained a longstanding gig at Nashville International Airport and served as the musical director for the state’s Shakespeare Festival.
Her experience in the industry landed her an opportunity to feature in the Black Opry Revue, a touring group dedicated to encouraging Black artists in country music.
With Jaye’s sudden passing, her fans and family members have collected over $3.3k from their $30k goal. The funds will be used for her memorial needs and support for her children.
Additional Information
- Born in 1984 in Kansas City, Kansas, Larysa Jaye often moved homes and lived in Tennessee and Missouri before landing in Nashville.
- Jaye was the only Black woman with an artist residency on Nashville’s Lower Broadway and had been nominated for several Independent Spirit Awards.
- Sources estimate that Larysa Jaye’s net worth was thousands of dollars before her demise. The fortune came from record sales, event sponsorship, and concert fees throughout Nashville.
