Biography

Brett James was born on June 5, 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 September 18, 2025 in Franklin, North Carolina, USA.

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.