Brett James

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Brett James born?June 5, 1968
2. Where was Brett James born?Based in Nashville, Tennessee
3. What is Brett James known for?Prolific songwriting and record production in country and pop music
4. What is the career start?Began recording career in 1995
5. Who was Brett James?Brett James was a Nashville songwriter and producer who wrote many popular country songs.
6. What famous song did he write for Carrie Underwood?He wrote the hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel," which won two Grammy Awards.

Billboard Hot Country Songs: A weekly music chart published by Billboard magazine, ranking the top-performing country music singles in the United States.
Record Producer: An individual who supervises and manages the process of creating a recorded music performance, guiding the artist's creative and technical aspects.
Grammy Awards: The most prestigious awards in the music industry, presented annually by the Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievements in recording, composition, and performance.
Songwriting Credits: The official recognition given to individuals who have written the lyrics and/or music for a song, often appearing on album liner notes and music databases.