History of Brett James in Timeline
Brett James is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Nashville. He started his music career in 1995, releasing a self-titled album under Arista Nashville's Career Records division, which produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He later re-signed with Arista Nashville in the early 2000s, releasing two more singles that were not part of an album.
June 5, 1968: Brett James Born
On June 5, 1968, Brett James Cornelius was born. He became an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Nashville.
1995: Debut Album Release
In 1995, Brett James began his music career with his self-titled debut album on Arista Nashville's Career Records division.
2004: Number One Hit with Kenny Chesney
In 2004, Brett James had another number-one single with "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker.
September 2025: Underwood Reveals James' Role in "Jesus, Take the Wheel"
In September 2025, Carrie Underwood revealed that Brett James wrote 75% of "Jesus, Take the Wheel."
September 18, 2025: Death of Brett James
On September 18, 2025, Brett James died in a plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina at age 57.
September 18, 2025: Brett James Killed in Plane Crash
On September 18, 2025, Brett James was killed in a Cirrus SR22T airplane crash near Franklin, North Carolina, at the age of 57. His second wife, Melody Wilson, and her daughter, Meryl Maxwell Wilson, also died in the accident.
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