Carrie Underwood is speaking out following the tragic death of her frequent collaborator Brett James.
On Thursday (September 18), the Grammy-winning country music songwriter died in a small-engine plane crash in Franklin, North Carolina. He was 57-years-old.
The day after his death, Carrie, 42, took to Instagram to mourn Brett.
Keep reading to find out more…“Some things are just unfathomable. The loss of Brett James to his family, friends and our music community is too great to put into words,” Carrie wrote along with several photos of she and Brett throughout the years.
“Brett was the epitome of ‘cool.’ I see him in my mind riding up to my cabins to write on his motorcycle…his hair somehow perfectly coiffed despite being under a helmet for however long,” the American Idol winner continued. “I always loved hearing him sing ‘Cowboy Casanova’ because a sassy girl anthem should’ve sounded ridiculous coming from a macho dude like him, but somehow, he even made that cool.”
She went on, “He was a good guy. I remember writing with him on a song that he basically wrote 75% of and had ready when he walked in the room. We filled in the blanks and added a little melody and I told him after that I didn’t feel right splitting the credit evenly when he did most of the work. He wouldn’t have it. He insisted that everything be equal. He was just that kind of guy…”
“Brett loved the Lord. Which is the only comfort we can hold on to now,” Carrie added. “We even had the pleasure of singing together at church. My favorite songs to sing of ours are the ones that he or we wrote about Jesus because the thoughts and feelings behind them are so genuine and pure. I won’t ever sing one note of them again without thinking of him.”
“Brett’s passing is leaving a hole in all of us that I fear won’t ever go away. It will forever be a reminder that this life is but a moment…we have to make the most of each day we’re given here on earth. Each day is a gift,” she concluded. “I’m asking all of you to pray for his family, friends and all of us that were blessed enough to know Brett. Love you, man. I’ll see you again someday.”
Brett and Carrie won a Grammy together for co-writing her 2005 hit song “Jesus Take the Wheel.”
Our continued thoughts are with Brett James‘ loved ones during this difficult time. RIP.
Source: justjared.com