Brett James Concert History

Brett James (June 5, 1968 - September 5, 1968) was a county musician, best known for writing some of country's biggest hits in the early 2000s, including "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Cowboy Casanova" for Carrie Underwood, "Blessed" for Martina McBride, "When the Sun Goes Down" for Kenny Chesney, and "It's America" for Rodney Atkins. He also wrote songs for non-country artists including The Fray ("Keep on Waiting"), Theory of a Dead Man ("Out of My Head"), and the Backstreet Boys ("No Place"). Brett James passed away on September 18, 2025 in an airplane crash.

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Brett James Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 04, 2025
Lee Thomas Miller / Brett James / Wendell Mobley

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The 12/30 Club Nashville, Tennessee, United States
May 01, 2025
Tigirlily Gold / Conner Smith / Brett James Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Apr 18, 2025
Brett James Schermerhorn Symphony Center Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 27, 2025
Chris August / Brett James Love and Exile Bar Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Feb 13, 2025
Boots On The Water
Big & Rich / Gretchen Wilson / Craig Morgan / Jo Dee Messina / Lonestar / Montgomery Gentry / Eddie Montgomery / Pam Tillis / Little Texas / Suzy Bogguss / Sarah Gayle Meech / Phil Barton / Chris Blair / Chris DeStefano / Brett James / AJ Kross / Lee Thomas Miller / Wendell Mobley / Tim Nichols / Liz Rose / Stephony Smith / Lorianne Crook Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 12, 2025
Boots On The Water
Big & Rich / Gretchen Wilson / Craig Morgan / Jo Dee Messina / Lonestar / Montgomery Gentry / Eddie Montgomery / Pam Tillis / Little Texas / Suzy Bogguss / Sarah Gayle Meech / Phil Barton / Chris Blair / Chris DeStefano / Brett James / AJ Kross / Lee Thomas Miller / Wendell Mobley / Tim Nichols / Liz Rose / Stephony Smith / Lorianne Crook Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 11, 2025
Boots On The Water
Big & Rich / Gretchen Wilson / Craig Morgan / Jo Dee Messina / Lonestar / Montgomery Gentry / Eddie Montgomery / Pam Tillis / Little Texas / Suzy Bogguss / Sarah Gayle Meech / Phil Barton / Chris Blair / Chris DeStefano / Brett James / AJ Kross / Lee Thomas Miller / Wendell Mobley / Tim Nichols / Liz Rose / Stephony Smith / Lorianne Crook Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 10, 2025
Boots On The Water
Big & Rich / Gretchen Wilson / Craig Morgan / Jo Dee Messina / Lonestar / Montgomery Gentry / Eddie Montgomery / Pam Tillis / Little Texas / Suzy Bogguss / Sarah Gayle Meech / Phil Barton / Chris Blair / Chris DeStefano / Brett James / AJ Kross / Lee Thomas Miller / Wendell Mobley / Tim Nichols / Liz Rose / Stephony Smith / Lorianne Crook Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 09, 2025
Boots On The Water
Big & Rich / Gretchen Wilson / Craig Morgan / Jo Dee Messina / Lonestar / Montgomery Gentry / Eddie Montgomery / Pam Tillis / Little Texas / Suzy Bogguss / Sarah Gayle Meech / Phil Barton / Chris Blair / Chris DeStefano / Brett James / AJ Kross / Lee Thomas Miller / Wendell Mobley / Tim Nichols / Liz Rose / Stephony Smith / Lorianne Crook Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 08, 2025
Boots On The Water
Big & Rich / Gretchen Wilson / Craig Morgan / Jo Dee Messina / Lonestar / Montgomery Gentry / Eddie Montgomery / Pam Tillis / Little Texas / Suzy Bogguss / Sarah Gayle Meech / Phil Barton / Chris Blair / Chris DeStefano / Brett James / AJ Kross / Lee Thomas Miller / Wendell Mobley / Tim Nichols / Liz Rose / Stephony Smith / Lorianne Crook Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Miami, Florida, United States
Dec 17, 2024
Brett James The Bluebird Cafe Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Apr 04, 2024
Lee Thomas Miller / Brett James / Wendell Mobley

Tin Pan South

3rd and Lindsley Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 31, 2023
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
"Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival" / Tofer Brown / Justin Wilson / Tony Arata / Marv Green / J.T. Harding / Wil Nance / Jason Sever / Brian White / Deanna Bryant / Jaida Dreyer / Lauren Lucas / Kirsti Manna / Mae Estes / Justin Klump / Tori Tullier / Mark T. Jordan / Angela Kaset / Bill LaBounty / Julia Cole / Emily Falvey / Josh Jenkins / Brandon Ratcliff / Lewis Brice / Dylan Marlowe / John Morgan / Pryor Baird / Josiah Siska / MaRynn Taylor / Logan Wall / Fraser Chuchill / Zack Dyer / Sophia Scott / Michael Farren / Larry Gatlin / Dwan Hill / Jesse Labelle / Tyler Dial / David Hodges / Ricky Manning / Steven Solomon / Adam Craig / Jason Duke / Keesy Timmer / Brett James / Kelley Lovelace / Lee Thomas Miller / Cary Barlowe / Corey Crowder / Levi Hummon / Marcus Hummon / Sara Haze / Cameron Jaymes / Gordie Sampson Show all bands
Various Venues Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 28, 2022
Brett James Bluebird Café Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 20, 2022
5th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards
Taylor Swift / Sam Hunt / Thomas Rhett / Walker Hayes / Luke Combs / Jordan Davis / Babyface / HARDY / Kelsea Ballerini / Larry Fleet / Nicolle Galyon / Parmalee / Little Big Town / Gayle / Alana Springsteen / Tigirlily / Matthew West / Anne Wilson / Josh Jenkins / Jacob Davis / Matt Jenkins / Cambo / Shane Stevens / Matt McGinn / Jenn Schott / Hunter Phelps / Nathan Spicer / Josh Osborne / Chris LaCorte / Kat Higgins / Adam James / Brett James / Pat Alger / Kent Blazy / Tony Arata / Jimmy Robbins / Matthew J. Rogers / Ben Stennis / Jonathan Singleton / Ben Johnson / Wyatt Mccubbin Show all bands
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Ryman Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Jul 14, 2020
Brett James Instagram ONLINE
May 18, 2019
Brett James Boardwalk Entertainment Center Orlando, Florida, United States
May 17, 2019
Brett James Boardwalk Entertainment Center Orlando, Florida, United States
May 02, 2019
Brett James City Winery Nashville Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Apr 12, 2019
Brett James The Dog House Port Orange, FL, US

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5th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards on Sep 20, 2022 [638-small]

5th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards
Sep 20, 2022
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Lee Thomas Miller / Brett James / Wendell Mobley on Jun 4, 2025 [285-small]

Lee Thomas Miller / Brett James / Wendell Mobley
Jun 4, 2025
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Genres:

Country
Contemporary Country
Classical Crossover
Modern Country
New Traditionalist Country
New Traditionalist
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Latest Setlist (07/11/2013):

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  1. Out Last Night
  2. Grown Woman
  3. The Truth
  4. Jesus, Take the Wheel
  5. When the Sun Goes Down

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 10 concerts
2024 2 concerts
2023 1 concert
2022 2 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 5 concerts
2018 14 concerts
2017 13 concerts
2016 1 concert
2015 1 concert
2014 4 concerts
2013 10 concerts
2012 5 concerts
2011 5 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2006 2 concerts
2005 1 concert
2003 2 concerts
2002 1 concert
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