
Death of songwriter Brett James in North Carolina plane accident
Country songwriter Brett James, known for hits like "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "When the Sun Goes Down," tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Franklin, North Carolina. The crash occurred near an elementary school, claiming the lives of all three people on board the single-engine aircraft. James, 57, was one of the occupants, and the plane was registered to Brett Cornelius of Brentwood, Tennessee. With over 300 major-label cuts to his name, James found success in the music industry after leaving medical school to pursue his passion. His collaborations with renowned artists like Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and Rascal Flatts solidified his place in the country music scene. The other individuals on the plane have not been publicly identified at this time.
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