Brett James Cornelius was an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Brett James Biography
| Real Name | Brett James Cornelius |
| Nickname | Brett James |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Date of Birth | 5 June 1968 |
| Age | 57 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Columbia, Missouri, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Columbia, Missouri, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian heritage |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
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Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | Christian Heritage Academy Baylor University |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Brett James Age
Brett James was born on 5 June 1968 in Columbia, Missouri, United States. He was 57 years old at the time of his death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Gemini.
Brett James Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Sandy |
| Spouse/Wife | Sandy Cornelius |
| Children | Four children |
Brett James Family
| Father’s Name | Dr. Sam Cornelius |
| Mother’s Name | Carolyn |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Brett James Songs/Singles
- 1995 – Female Bonding
- 1995 – If I Could See Love
- 1995 – Worth the Fall
- 2002 – Chasin Amy
- 2003 – After All
Brett James Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 176 cm In meters – 1.76 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 77 kg In pounds – 170 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Brett James Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 18 September 2025 |
| Place of Death | Near Franklin, North Carolina, USA |
| Cause of Death | In a plane crash |
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Brett James Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $20 million (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Singing, songwriting, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Brett James
- Brett James was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, USA, to Dr. Sam Cornelius and Carolyn.
- His father is a respected physician who instilled a sense of discipline and ambition.
- He attended Christian Heritage Academy High School in 1985.
- White, taking a break from his music career, studied at the University of Oklahoma’s Medical school.
- Brett James started his career in the music industry in 1995 as a singer with Career Records.
- He worked as a record producer on Taylor Swift’s re-release of her self-titled album.
- Since the early 2000s, he has become known primarily as a songwriter for other country and pop music artists.
- His writer’s credits include number-one hits for Jessica Andrews, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, and Jason Aldean.
- In 1998, James and Tammy Graham were both dropped from Career Records when it merged with Arista Nashville.
- Brett James was killed in a plane crash on September 18, 2025, near Franklin, North Carolina.
FAQ:
How old was Brett James?
57 years old, at the time of death in 2025.
Who is Brett James’ wife?
Brett James was married to Sandy Cornelius.
What is Brett James’s net worth?
At the time of his death in 2025, Brett James’ estimated net worth was $20 million.
What happened to Brett James?
Brett James died in a plane crash on 18 September 2025, near Franklin, North Carolina.
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