Grammy-winning Nashville singer-songwriter Brett James, who grew up in Oklahoma and penned hits for Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and many more, has died in a plane crash.

Country music songwriter Brett James, who was best known for penning hit songs such as Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” and Kenny Chesney’s “When the Sun Goes Down,” has died in a plane crash...