Carrie Underwood’s touching message on Brett James’ death

Carrie Underwood is paying tribute to singer-songwriter Brett James.

The country music star, 42, penned a touching tribute after the late artist died in a plane crash on Thursday. He was 57.

Also on board was his wife, Melody Wilson, 59, and her daughter, Meryl Maxwell Wilson, per Daily Mail.

“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,” Underwood began in her Friday Instagram post.

“Brett was the epitome of ‘cool,’ the singer continued. “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. 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.”

Underwood went on to call James a “good guy,” recounting one of the ways his character showed through while working together.

“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,” she reflected. “He wouldn’t have it. He insisted that everything be equal. He was just that kind of guy…”

Underwood told fans she and James would sing together at church, noting that he “loved the Lord. Which is the only comfort we can hold on to now.”

“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,” she said about her hit song “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” “I won’t ever sing one note of them again without thinking of him.”

Underwood ended her heartfelt post, admitting that James’ death “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 before asking for prayers. “Love you, man. I’ll see you again someday.”

This is a developing story…