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  • Born in Missouri on This Day in 1968, the Beloved Songwriter Who Penned This ‘American Idol’ Star’s First No. 1 Hit
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – Songwriter, Brett James performs onstage during NSAI 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 20, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
    On This Day

    Born in Missouri on This Day in 1968, the Beloved Songwriter Who Penned Carrie Underwood’s First No. 1 Hit

    06.05.26

    By Erinn Callahan

  • Dierks Bentley’s "I Hold On" Performance Becomes Moving Tribute to Brett James at ACM Honors
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 19: Dierks Bentley performs onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mickey Bernal/Getty Images)
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    Dierks Bentley Pays Tribute to Late Friend and Nashville Legend With a Moving ACM Honors Performance of the Song They Wrote Together

    08.20.26

    By Chris Piner

  • Brett James and Kenny Chesney
    Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI
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    Kenny Chesney Reveals the Intentional Way He Honored Late Songwriter Brett James on His Forthcoming Album

    08.12.26

    By Paige Gawley

  • Kenny Chesney Recalls First ”When the Sun Goes Down” Performance After Brett James’ Passing: “The Wound Was Really Open”
    NASHVILLE, TN – Songwriter Brett James and Singer/Songwriter Kenny Chesney attend BMI & ASCAP's # 1 party Honoring Kenny Chesney and Co-Writer Brett James for their #1 single "Reality" at Sambuca on April 5, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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    Kenny Chesney Recalls First “When the Sun Goes Down” Performance After Brett James’ Passing: “The Wound Was Really Open”

    11.15.25

    By Erinn Callahan

  • Carrie Underwood Reflects on Her Late Friend Brett James and Their Lasting Bond
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 19: Carrie Underwood performs onstage during Opry 100: A Live Celebration at Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium on March 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Grand Ole Opry)
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    You Just Can’t Lose Somebody Like That Without a Few Tears”: Carrie Underwood Reflects on the Death of Her Late Friend and Their Lasting Bond

    10.24.25

    By Chris Piner

  • Dierks Bentley Mourns “Total Legend” Brett James Following Fatal Plane Crash
    NASHVILLE, TN – Dierks Bentley (center) and Brett James perform during The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Presents an Interview and Acoustic Performance With Dierks Bentley and friends at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 12, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)
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    “One of the Best Singer-Songwriters in Our Town”: Dierks Bentley Mourns “Total Legend” Brett James Following Fatal Plane Crash

    09.19.25

    By Erinn Callahan

  • Carrie Underwood’s Heartfelt Tribute to Late Songwriter Brett James Will Have You in Tears
    NASHVILLE, TN – Songwriter Hillary Lindsey, singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood and songwriter Brett James celebrate "Heartbeat" and "Church Bells" reaching number one hits on August 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for BMI)
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    Carrie Underwood’s Heartfelt Tribute to Late Songwriter Brett James Will Have You in Tears

    09.19.25

    By Erinn Callahan

  • Brett James Perished Alongside Wife, Stepdaughter in NC Plane Crash
    Brett James and his wife, Melody Wilson, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Featured image via Instagram)
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    Brett James Perished Alongside Wife, Stepdaughter in NC Plane Crash

    09.19.25

    By Erinn Callahan

  • ‘90s Country Star Pops up on Social Media To Remind Us How Good This No. 1 Hit Was
    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – American country singer Jessica Andrews performs on stage on the Petrillo Band Shell in Grant Park during the Chicago Country Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois, July 1, 2001. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
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    90s Country Star Pops up on Social Media 25 Years Later To Remind Us Just How Good This No. 1 Hit Was

    01.14.26

    By Erinn Callahan

  • 3 Songs From 2005 That Would Go Viral on TikTok Today
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    Carrie Underwood Celebrates the 20-Year Anniversary of the Track That Changed Her Life: “I’m Truly Blessed To Be Able To Continue Singing This Beautiful Song”

    10.21.25

    By Chris Piner

  • Kenny Chesney Pays Tribute to Brett James at the CMA Awards With "When the Sun Goes Down"
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 19: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Kenny Chesney performs onstage during the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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    Did You Miss Kenny Chesney’s Tribute to the Late Great Brett James at the CMA Awards?

    11.21.25

    By Chris Piner

  • Songwriter Brett James Among 3 Dead in North Carolina Plane Crash
    LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 28: Songwriter Brett James poses with a #StandWithSongwriters guitar, which will be presented in May to members of Congress to urge them to support reform of outdated music licensing laws, during the 2016 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO on April 28, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for ASCAP)
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    Grammy Winner Brett James Among 3 Dead in North Carolina Plane Crash: Hall of Fame Songwriter Behind “Jesus, Take the Wheel” & Other Country Classics

    09.19.25

    By Chris Piner

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