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Billy Culpepper & the boys
Yesterday
Very very sad day in life. Ya'll will be missed my friend. We got it from here so no worries. Billy Culpepper and the boys...
Sydney Delaney
Yesterday
For all four lives lost in such a tragic way - Brett, Melody, and Meryl, and also the pilot - rest in peace. This is so sad.
Holley B
Yesterday
You will never be forgotten my friend!
Cathie Demarco
Yesterday
So sorry,you are too young,but your songs you write will always be remembered. Prayers for you.
Marta Lasheras
September 20, 2025
My love and condolences to the family and friends, thanks Brett for all your music. May you three beautiful Souls Rest in Eternal Peace.
Alisa McCleary Byars
September 20, 2025
Prayers to all of the families. Melody was a longtime friend of mine. She enjoyed her life to the fullest and loved her children and family. My heart is broken
Jeanette Willis
September 20, 2025
My condolences to your family. May a reflection of Brett´s life bring you peace and comfort. Our Heavenly Father will also give you peace through his word the Bible.
Kimberly Crisp
September 20, 2025
I love those songs! And Those artists. My condolences to the families. I know they are in a better place now. Heaven is amazing!
Jeannette El-Far Fligg
September 20, 2025
BRETT.. I didn't know you..i too, am in N C. I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for all the songs you wrote for country artists you helped in their career..keep singing away and get people up there to do the 2 step. .I'm sure God is seeing to it you are happy. You've got to be..you're in heaven. I doubt you'll run into my family..I'm sure you'll have enough people you know..I'm saddened by your loss. You are missed..
Jeannette El-Far Fligg
Goldsboro,N.C.
RB
September 20, 2025
Brett James was an incredibly talented songwriter, his songs became great hits. Prayers for the Cornelius family for the sudden loss of Brett. May God be with you to help you cope with your loss.
Michael
September 19, 2025
R.I.P. Our Condolences to Family Freind s and Fan s Michael Crosswhite and Jon Atkinson
Legacy Remembers
Posted an obituary
September 19, 2025
Brett James Obituary
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"... Read Brett James's Obituary
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