FRANKLIN, N.C. —

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for penning hits including Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” died in a small-engine plane crash on Thursday, according to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame . He was 57.

A plane registered under James’ name reportedly crashed into a field in Franklin, North Carolina, about 270 miles southeast of Nashville, around 3 p.m. Thursday, according to data from FlightAware and a statement from the FAA.

Three people were on board the plane, according to the FAA, and the National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating.

CNN has reached out to Macon County Sheriff’s Office for further information.

James, who worked with megastars like Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and Keith Urban, won a Grammy for Best Country S

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