Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James Dies in Plane Crash
Brett James, a Grammy-winning songwriter known for hits like "Jesus, Take the Wheel," died in a plane crash in Franklin, North Carolina, at age 57.
The plane, a Cirrus SR22T, crashed near a school.
James was one of three people on board.
He wrote hit songs for Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and others.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James died in a plane crash.
The crash occurred in Franklin, North Carolina.
James was 57 years old.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.
- Who
- Brett James, a Grammy-winning songwriter.
- What
- Died in a plane crash.
- When
- September 18th
- Where
- Franklin, North Carolina
- Why
- The cause of the crash is under investigation.
- Full Name
- Brett James
- Cause of Death
- Plane Crash
- Date of Death
- September 18th
- Location of Crash
- Franklin, North Carolina
- Age
- 57
- Notable Songs
- Jesus, Take the Wheel, Cowboy Casanova, When the Sun Goes Down, Out Last Night
- Inducted
- Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2020)
- Aircraft Type
- Cirrus SR22T
Sources
WHO was Grammy-winner songwriter, Brett James?
Who was Brett James? Grammy-winning songwriter, dies aged 57 in North Carolina plane crash
Brett James, “Jesus Take The Wheel” Songwriter, Dead In Plane Crash
Brett James, Grammy-winning songwriter behind Jesus, Take the Wheel, dies in fatal plane crash at 57
'Jesus, Take the Wheel' songwriter Brett James dies in North Carolina plane crash
