Grammy-Winning “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Songwriter Brett James Dies in Plane Crash
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for writing hits like Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” died in a plane crash in Franklin, North Carolina. The small aircraft, registered under James’ legal name, crashed into a field, killing all three people on board. James, who collaborated with numerous megastars and had over 500 songs on albums selling over 110 million copies, was elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
John Q. Hosedrinker