There’s plenty of Nashville sound in Brett Eldredge’s polished country, but there’s also an affinity for smooth crooners and classic vocalists. You can trace that back to the singers Eldredge listened to as a kid in the small town of Paris, Illinois. Born in 1986, Eldredge was initially most passionate about performers like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, and went on to discover Brooks & Dunn—and the country songs that eventually steered him to Music City—in his teens. After some time making the songwriter-night rounds in Nashville, Eldredge signed with Atlantic Records and released debut single “Raymond,” a heartbreaker about a woman’s dementia that stood miles apart from the good-time fare of country radio. “Raymond” was a fine introduction to Eldredge’s husky baritone, but “Don’t Ya”—a bright and bouncy summer-fling number—topped charts and saturated airwaves, setting up his first album, Bring You Back, for success. These early victories were propelled by tours with Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker. Eldredge’s subsequent efforts have found him honing poignant songwriting and impressive vocal performances, even committing fully to his love of crooning with the suave Christmas record Glow. In 2020, he set the stage for his fifth album, Sunday Drive, with “Gabrielle,” a nostalgic track about an old flame that deftly marries his early love of soulful pop with country charm.
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Brett Eldredge in a recording studio |
| Brett Ryan Eldredge[1] |
| March 23, 1986 (age 36)[2][1] |
| Paris, Illinois, United States[3] |
| Country |
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| 2010–present |
| Warner Music Nashville |
Brett Ryan Eldredge (born March 23, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer, signed to Warner Music Group Nashville. Eldredge has had five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, three of which came from his debut studio album, Bring You Back: "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music", and "Mean to Me".
Early life[edit]
Eldredge was born on March 23, 1986, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Robin Beth (née Vonderlage) and Christopher "Chris" Eldredge. He has an older brother, Brice.[4][5] He studied at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois. His cousin, Terry Eldredge, is a former member of the Grascals.[1]
Career[edit]
Eldredge co-wrote the track "I Think I've Had Enough" for Gary Allan, who recorded it for his eighth studio album, Get Off on the Pain.[6] By late 2010 he had signed to Atlantic Records and released his debut single, "Raymond" on September 27, 2010. It debuted at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated for the week ending October 16, 2010[7] and reached a peak of number 23. "It Ain't Gotta Be Love" was released as his second single and reached number 46. Eldredge performed on the Grand Ole Opry on October 29, 2010.[8]
A third single, "Don't Ya", was released to country radio in October 2012. It became his first single to reach the top 20 of the Hot Country Songs chart and his first to appear on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, Bring You Back, was released on August 6, 2013.[9] "Don't Ya" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart the same month. The album's second single, "Beat of the Music", also reached number one on the same chart. The album's third single, "Mean to Me", was released to country radio on July 14, 2014. It reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in March 2015.
Eldredge's sixth single overall, "Lose My Mind", was released in 2015. It is the lead single to his second studio album, Illinois. It reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in October 2015. The album's second single, "Drunk on Your Love" released to country radio on November 9, 2015. It reached at number two on the Country Airplay chart in April 2016. The album's third single, "Wanna Be That Song" released to country radio on May 23, 2016. It reached at number one on the Country Airplay in January 2017. He was one of the opening acts on Taylor Swift's Red Tour. On Memorial Day 2015, he sang "Take Me Out to The Ballgame" during the seventh Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field while the Cubs played host to the Washington Nationals.
In 2016, Eldredge was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track of Take Me Home, Country Roads; On the Road Again; and I Will Always Love You which celebrates 50 years of the CMA Awards.[10]
Eldredge released his first Christmas album, Glow, in October 2016.[11]
In March 2017, he released "Somethin' I'm Good At", the lead single to his self titled fourth studio album.[12] The album's second single, "The Long Way" released to country radio on August 21, 2017, and peaked at #3. The album's third single was "Love Someone."[13]
On April 17, 2020, Eldredge released the single "Gabrielle", the lead single off his fifth studio album Sunday Drive, released on July 10, 2020.[14]
On April 22, 2022, Eldredge released the single "Songs About You", the lead single from the album of the same name; the album was released on June 17, 2022.[15]
Discography[edit]
- Bring You Back (2013)
- Illinois (2015)
- Glow (2016)
- Brett Eldredge (2017)
- Sunday Drive (2020)
- Mr. Christmas (2021)
- Songs About You (2022)
Awards and nominations[edit]
| 2011 | American Country Awards | Music Video by a New Artist | "Raymond" | Nominated | [16] |
| 2013 | Single by a New Artist | "Don't Ya" | Nominated | [17] | |
| Music Video by a New Artist | Nominated | ||||
| 2014 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [18] |
| CMT Music Awards | Breakthrough Video of the Year | "Beat of the Music" | Nominated | [19] | |
| ASCAP Country Music Awards | Top 5 Songs | "Don't Ya" | Won | [20] | |
| BMI Country Awards | Top 50 Songs | Won | [21] | ||
| Country Music Association Awards | New Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [22] | |
| American Country Countdown Awards | Song of the Year | "Beat of the Music" | Won | [23] | |
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | CMT Music Awards | Performance of the Year | "Beat of the Music" (from CMT's Ultimate Kickoff Party) | Nominated | [24] |
| ASCAP Country Music Awards | Most Performed Songs | "Mean to Me" | Won | [25] | |
| BMI Country Awards | Song of the Year | "Beat of the Music" | Won | [26] | |
| Top 50 Songs | Won | ||||
| Top 50 Songs | "Mean to Me" | Won | |||
| 2016 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Male Vocalist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [27] |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | CMT Music Awards | Video of the Year | "Wanna Be That Song" | Nominated | [28] |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Snapchatter | Himself | Nominated | [29] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Steve Leggett. "Brett Eldredge biography". Allmusic. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge learns to have patience recording debut album". Taste of Country. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge Biography". CMT. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- ^ "One-on-One with Brett Eldredge - The Paris Beacon-News: News". Parisbeacon.com. March 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 19, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Donald-L-Dingman - User Trees - Genealogy.com". Familytreemaker.genealogy.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge biography". Warner Music Nashville. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- ^ "Chart Highlights: Dance/Club Play & Alternative Songs & More". Billboard. October 4, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge makes Opry debut Friday". Country Standard Time. October 28, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge to Release Debut Album August 6". GAC. May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ^ "30 Country Music Stars Join Forces for Historic CMA Music Video". ABC News. September 22, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge Names His Christmas Album 'Glow'". iheart.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ Moss, Melissa R. (February 24, 2017). "Hear Brett Eldredge's New Song 'Something I'm Good At' - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge Shifts into a Higher Gear on 'Sunday Drive'".
- ^ "Brett Eldredge reveals album release date as he debuts latest song". iHeartCountry. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ "2011 American Country Awards Winners – Full List". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "2013 American Country Awards - Complete Winners List". The Boot. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "2014 Academy of Country Music Awards winners and nominees – complete list". UPROXX. April 6, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "2014 CMT Music Awards Winners – Full List". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "ASCAP Crowns Ashley Gorley Country Songwriter of the Year". Rolling Stone. November 4, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "Vince Gill Recognized as BMI Icon at the 2014 BMI Country Awards". BMI.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "2014 CMA Awards Winners – Full List". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "Jason Aldean Crowned 'Artist of the Year' at New Awards Show". Rolling Stone. December 16, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "CMT Music Awards 2015: See the Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ Oellerich, Libby (November 4, 2015). "2015 AWARDS WEEK WINNERS". Nashville Songwriters Association International. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "BMI Country Awards honor Mac Davis, Brett Eldredge". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "2016 ACM Awards Nominees Announced". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "CMT Music Awards 2017 Nominees Announced". Us Weekly. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge's all-genre attack: Brett vies for a Teen Choice Award while storming the "Billboard" 200". Froggyweb. KVOX. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
External links[edit]
- Official website