Sad news from the country music scene: Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James has passed away at 57 in a tragic plane crash in North Carolina. The heartbreaking incident happened on Thursday, September 18, near Iotla Valley Elementary School in Franklin.
People magazine reports that Brett was one of three people aboard a Cirrus SR22T plane when it crashed into a field around 3 p.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the details, and sadly, there were no survivors from the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation to figure out what went wrong in this devastating plane crash North Carolina. Local authorities, including the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, quickly assured everyone that all students and staff at the nearby school stayed safe and unharmed.
Tributes are pouring in for Brett James, a true legend in country music. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, where he got inducted in 2020, called him one of the genre’s all-time greats in a touching Facebook post. ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, shared their grief too: “Brett was a trusted collaborator to country’s biggest names and a real champion for songwriters. Brett, your ASCAP family misses you so much. Thanks for the unforgettable music.”
Just days before the crash, Brett shared a joyful family photo on Father’s Day via Instagram, captioning it, “Such an amazing Father’s Day!!” It’s a sweet reminder of the happy times he cherished with his loved ones.
Brett James was born on June 5, 1968, in Columbia, Missouri. He started out studying medicine in college but ditched it to chase his dream in music. In 1995, he dropped his debut album with Arista Nashville, and from there, he became one of Nashville’s most respected songwriters.
His songwriting magic touched huge stars. He penned massive hits like “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Cowboy Casanova” for Carrie Underwood, “When the Sun Goes Down” and “Out Last Night” for Kenny Chesney, “I Hold On” for Dierks Bentley, “The Truth” for Jason Aldean, and “Summer Nights” for Rascal Flatts. Brett’s work earned him a Grammy and left a lasting mark on country music hits.
Brett leaves behind his children, whom he shared with ex-wife Sandra Cornelius-Little. Fans and the music world are mourning the loss of this talented songwriter.
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