Brett James(1968-2025)

Composer
Actor
Music Department

Brett James was born on 5 June 1968 in Columbia, Missouri, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Breakthrough (2019), Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002) and The Marty Stuart Show (2008). He was married to Melody Carole and Sandra Cornelius. He died on 18 September 2025 in Franklin, North Carolina, USA.

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Awards
- 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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Known for

Breakthrough

6.3

Soundtrack

2019

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

7.5

TV Series

Music Department

The Marty Stuart Show

8.9

TV Series

Soundtrack

Saturday Night Live

8.0

TV Series

Soundtrack

Credits

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Composer

Then Came You
6.0
- Composer
- 2020
Carrie Underwood: Drinking Alone
4.5
Music Video
- Composer
- 2019
Carrie Underwood: Love Wins
5.9
Music Video
- Composer
- 2018
Bon Jovi: Scars on This Guitar
5.9
Music Video
- Composer
- 2016
Carrie Underwood: Church Bells
6.3
Music Video
- Composer
- 2016
Carrie Underwood: Something in the Water
6.6
Music Video
- Composer
- 2014
Miranda Lambert Feat. Carrie Underwood: Somethin' Bad
6.1
Music Video
- Composer
- 2014
Jimmie Van Zant's: Feels Like Freedom
Short
- Composer
- 2012
Carrie Underwood: Cowboy Casanova
7.2
Music Video
- Composer
- 2009
Backstreet Boys: Helpless When She Smiles
6.3
Music Video
- Composer
- 2007
Carrie Underwood: Jesus, Take the Wheel
7.1
Music Video
- Composer
- 2005
Kellie Coffey: Texas Plates
Music Video
- Composer
- 2004
Jessica Andrews: Who I Am
6.0
Music Video
- Composer
- 2001
Martina McBride: Blessed
6.2
Music Video
- Composer
- 2001

Actor

Music Department

Personal details

Born
- June 5, 1968
- Columbia, Missouri, USA
Died
- September 18, 2025
- Franklin, North Carolina, USA(plane crash)
Spouses

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Grammy-winning country songwriter whose hits include Jesus, Take the Wheel and When the Sun Goes Down. His songs have been performed by Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Kelly Clarkson, and Keith Urban, among others.