Brett James Receives Eighth ‘MusicRow’ No. 1 Challenge Coin

Pictured (L-R): Brett James and MusicRow chart director Troy Stephenson

Brett James accepted a MusicRow No. 1 Challenge Coin for Carrie Underwood’s “Church Bells” on Wednesday morning (July 20). He co-wrote the song with Zach Crowell and Hillary Lindsey.

Since 2014, every song that has reached No. 1 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart receives a coin, which is presented to the artist and songwriter. After the presentation, James noted that he has another collection of challenge coins—ones he has received from military officials while visiting troops stationed overseas.

James’ previous No. 1 singles on the MusicRow chart include “I Hold On” by Dierks Bentley, “The Heart of Dixie” by Danielle Bradbery, “Bottoms Up” by Brantley Gilbert, “Somethin’ Bad” by Miranda Lambert and Underwood, “Something in the Water” by Underwood, “Baby Be My Love Song” by Easton Corbin, and “Gonna Know We Were Here” by Jason Aldean.