Born Brett James Cornelius, he grew up in Oklahoma City and Cordell and went on to write hits for Carrie Underwood, Jason ...

James, who won the 2007 Grammy Award for best country song for co-writing Underwood's hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel,” died Sept.

According to preliminary information from the FAA, A Cirrus SR22T crashed in a field in Franklin, North Carolina, killing ...

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie ...

A glittering roster of country stars have recorded his songs, including Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw.

Brett James, the Grammy-winning songwriter who grew up in Oklahoma and was known for penning Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel," was killed in a plane crash Thursday.

Brett James, a Grammy-winning country music singer, tragically passed away in a plane crash on September 18, 2025.

Country music mourns the loss of Oklahoma musician Brett Cooper, influential songwriter of several country hits including ...

Brett James, a songwriter renowned for co-writing Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take The Wheel," more, died after his plane crashed in North Carolina.

The Oklahoman wrote hundreds of songs for country music stars like Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and Kenny Chesney.

All three people on board – the pilot and two passengers – died in the crash, the FAA said. The National Transportation ...