Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash

The North Carolina plane crash killed Grammy-winning country performer Brett James. He developed modern countrymusic. James, who authored Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” was one of three people died in a Macon County crash near Franklin Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed this. His age was 57.

The small plane crashed at 3 p.m., killing three, according to officials. National Transportation Safety Board is examining crash. James, one of the most prolific and renowned musicians, died, startling the music world.

Brett was born Born June 5, 1968, in Oklahoma. What’s his name? He wanted to be a doctor first. He quit medical school in the early 1990s to become a Nashville musician. Because he liked music. Career Records, part of Arista Nashville, signed him in 1995 after he self-released an album. After a brief career as a musician, James found his passion as a producer and wrote hits for country music stars.

James wrote 495 songs throughout 30 years. Billy Ray Cyrus, Martina McBride, Jason Aldean, and Kevin Costner hit. His best-known tune, “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” earned two Grammys. 2006 Best Country Song winner. This secured his country music legacy. With his 2020 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame admission, Elvis got another honor.

Fans and artists mourn his death. James wrote great songs and mentored young musicians. His unexpected death shocked Nashville songwriters and country music.

As the North Carolina plane crash probe continues, music industry experts can reflect on Brett James’s long and successful career and his songs that will touch people for years. Country lovers will always hear him in his songs and lyrics.

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