Brett James, Grammy-winning songwriter, dies in plane crash | US news
According to the authorities and reports, Brett James, a songwriter who won Grammy, including Carrie Underwood Hit Hit Jesus, died on Thursday with his wife and stepfather in an plane crash.
57 -year -old James was flying with his wife and stepfather when the plane with a Cirrus SR22T fell “Under unknown conditions” In a forested region of Franklin, North Carolina said authorities and media reports. As reported by the Associated Press, the plane departed from the John C Tune Airport in Tennessee, Nashville.
Accordingly Flight records are registered under Brett Cornelius, the legal name of the aircraft James. The other two people on the plane confirmed Melody Carole and Meryl Maxwell Wilson, North Carolina State Patrol Associated Press. It is unclear whether James is a pilot.
The reports described Carole as his wife and Wilson as a stepmother.
National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) in question He’s investigating the deadly accident.
Nashville Song Writers Honor List mourned James’ death on Facebook, saying that he entered the institution in 2020. Meanwhile, in a separate statement to CNN, the General Manager of Onur Hall in question James said, “He was a kind, giving, pleasant spirit.
“We participate in the songs that he left to write not only the timeless transition to Brett’s family and to our entire industry – the songs that will make us smile, make us smile and cry during the years and decades.”
James, a songwriter in charge, was known for songs written by Carrie Underwood and winning Grammy for the best country song in 2006, including Jesus and TAKE The Wheel.
Originally from Oklahoma City, James left the Faculty of Medicine to pursue music in Nashville. He had more than 500 songs recorded by the artists and took part in the albums with united sales of more than 110 million copies. accordingly Nashville Song Writers Association International.
Among the collaborators were Faith Kill, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor and Nick Jonas.
Death on Instagram, underwood written: “Some things are not only understood. The loss of Brett James’s family, friends and music community is very big to pour words.
“Brett’s passage leaves a hole that I fear that we will never go.”
Similarly, a country singer Jason Aldean, written In X: “My friend Brett James broke his heart to hear the loss…
“I had nothing but my love and respect for that man, and he helped change my life. He was honored to meet and work with him. Thoughts and prayers are going to his family.”
Associated Press contributed to reporting
