Jason Aldean was among the first artists to tribute late songwriter Brett James on Thursday night (Sept. 18). How Did Brett James Die? Which Jason Aldean Songs Did Brett James Write? "The Truth" is the most famous Jason Aldean song that James helped write, but it was hardly the only one in the catalog. Jason Aldean Tributes Brett James"Heartbroken to hear of the loss of my friend Brett James tonight," Aldean shares on social media.