The song "Jesus, Take the Wheel" was written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson. It was recorded by Carrie Underwood and released in 2005 as the first single from her debut album Some Hearts. The song tells the story of a woman seeking help from Jesus in an emergency and surrendering control to a higher power. It became a major hit and earned several awards, including a Grammy for Best Country Song.

Brett James, one of the co-writers, was a Grammy-winning country songwriter known for many hits, including "Jesus, Take the Wheel." He tragically passed away in a plane crash in 2025.