Brett James

Country Singer

Birthday June 5, 1968

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Columbia, MO

DEATH DATE Sep 18, 2025 (57)

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About

Songwriter for many artists, including Carrie Underwood; he wrote her #1 hit and Grammy Award-winning song "Jesus, Take the Wheel" in 2006. He released his own self-titled album in the fall of 1995. 

Before Fame

He graduated from Christian Heritage Academy High School in 1985 and started his career in the music industry as a singer with Career Records in 1995.

Trivia

He studied at the University of Oklahoma's medical school while taking a break from his music career in 2000. He passed away in a plane crash in September 2025. 

Family Life

He and his wife, Sandy, had two sons.

Associated With

He worked as a record producer on Taylor Swift's re-release of her self-titled album.