Brett James Cornelius, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He passed alongside his wife, Melody Carole, and his stepdaughter, Meryl Wilson. Brett leaves behind a legacy of love for his family, his community of Nashville, Tennessee, and his colleagues in the music industry.

Brett is survived by his sons, Preston, Sam, and David Cornelius; his daughter, Clare Cornelius; his daughters-in-law, Katie and Lauren Cornelius; his stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Lucas and Sierra Wilson; …