The Complete Journey of 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' from Demo Tape to Iconic Anthem
Q1: Who wrote the lyrics to "Jesus, Take the Wheel"?
A1: The song was written by the Nashville songwriting team of Hillary Lindsey, Brett James, and Gordie Sampson in late 2004.
Q2: On which album was the song originally released?
A2: The song appeared on Carrie Underwood's debut studio album, Some Hearts, released by Arista Nashville on November 15, 2005.
Q3: Did "Jesus, Take the Wheel" win any Grammy Awards?
A3: Yes. At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007, the song won Best Country Song (awarded to writers Lindsey, James, and Sampson) and Best Female Country Vocal Performance (awarded to Underwood).
Q4: Is the story in the lyrics based on an actual real-life accident?
A4: The writers created the specific Cincinnati drive and Christmas Eve setting as a fictional scenario. However, Brett James and Gordie Sampson have noted that the feeling of losing physical control on an icy highway drew on their personal winter driving experiences.
