

Brett James
1968 - 2025
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Brett James Cornelius, the Grammy-winning Nashville songwriter professionally known as Brett James, died September 18, 2025, in a plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina. He was 57. He co-wrote enduring hits including "Jesus, Take the Wheel" for Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" for...
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