Brett Eldredge
Brett Ryan Eldredge (born March 23, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer. Eldredge has had five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, three of which came from his debut album, Bring You Back: "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music", and "Mean to Me".
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Brett Eldredge

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- Name
- Brett Eldredge
- Birth Name
- Brett Ryan Eldredge
- Born
- 23 March 1986
- Occupation
- * Singer
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- music · country music
- Education
- Paris Cooperative High School
- Languages
- English
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Brett Ryan Eldredge (born March 23, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer. Eldredge has had five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, three of which came from his debut album, Bring You Back: "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music", and "Mean to Me".
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Brett Eldredge (born 1986) is an American composer, musician and singer, among other activities. The composer was born in Paris.
Brett Eldredge studied at Paris Cooperative High School. The composer is active in country music and music.
Genres include country music. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Brett Eldredge • Birth Name — Brett Ryan Eldredge • Born — 23 March 1986 • Origin — Paris, Illinois, United States • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • Genre — Country • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter • record producer • Years Active — 2010–present • Label — Warner Music Nashville
Early life
Early life
Eldredge was born on March 23, 1986, in Paris, Illinois, to Robin Beth (née Vonderlage) and Christopher "Chris" Eldredge. He has an older brother, Brice. He studied at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois. His cousin, Terry Eldredge, is a former member of the Grascals.
Bring You Back (2010–2014)
Bring You Back (2010–2014)
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. 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 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. 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. "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. On August 17, 2023, Eldredge released the ten year edition of the album featuring a bonus track called "Adios Old Friend".
Illinois and Glow (2015–2016)
Illinois and Glow (2015–2016)
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. Eldredge released his first Christmas album, Glow, in October 2016.
Self-titled album (2017–2019)
Self-titled album (2017–2019)
In March 2017, he released "Somethin' I'm Good At", the lead single to his self titled fourth studio album. The album's second single, "The Long Way" released to country radio on August 21, 2017, and peaked at number three. The album's third single was "Love Someone".
Sunday Drive and Songs About You (2020–2022)
Sunday Drive and Songs About You (2020–2022)
On April 17, 2020, Eldredge released the single "Gabrielle", the lead single off his fifth studio album Sunday Drive, released on July 10, 2020. 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.
Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family), label departure and Lonestar Lovers (2024–present)
Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family), label departure and Lonestar Lovers (2024–present)
On September 17, 2024, Eldredge announced his eighth and third Christmas album Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family). It was released on September 27, 2024. It is his first album released independently after parting ways with Warner Nashville. On December 27, 2024, Eldredge announced a song, "Gorgeous". It was released on January 3, 2025. On February 19, 2025, Eldredge announced his second EP, Lonestar Lovers. It was released on March 14, 2025.
Discography
• Bring You Back (2013) • Illinois (2015) • Glow (2016) • Brett Eldredge (2017) • Sunday Drive (2020) • Mr. Christmas (2021) • Songs About You (2022) • Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family) (2024)
Awards and nominations
• Year — Ceremony — Category — Work — Result — Ref • 2011 — American Country Awards — Music Video by a New Artist — "Raymond" • 2013 — Single by a New Artist — "Don't Ya" • Music Video by a New Artist • 2014 — Academy of Country Music Awards — New Artist of the Year — Himself • CMT Music Awards — Breakthrough Video of the Year — "Beat of the Music" • ASCAP Country Music Awards — Top 5 Songs — "Don't Ya" • BMI Country Awards — Top 50 Songs • Country Music Association Awards — New Artist of the Year — Himself • American Country Countdown Awards — Song of the Year — "Beat of the Music" • Breakthrough Artist of the Year — Himself • 2015 — CMT Music Awards — Performance of the Year — "Beat of the Music" (from CMT's Ultimate Kickoff Party) • ASCAP Country Music Awards — Most Performed Songs — "Mean to Me" • BMI Country Awards — Song of the Year — "Beat of the Music" • Top 50 Songs • Top 50 Songs — "Mean to Me" • 2016 — Academy of Country Music Awards — New Male Vocalist of the Year — Himself • Male Vocalist of the Year — Himself • 2017 — CMT Music Awards — Video of the Year — "Wanna Be That Song" • Teen Choice Awards — Choice Snapchatter — Himself
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- 2.Steve Leggett. Brett Eldredge biography. Allmusic.
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- 6.Brett Eldredge biography. Warner Music Nashville.
- 7.Chart Highlights: Dance/Club Play & Alternative Songs & More. Billboard. October 4, 2010.
- 8.Brett Eldredge makes Opry debut Friday. Country Standard Time. October 28, 2010.
- 9.Brett Eldredge to Release Debut Album August 6. GAC. May 15, 2013.
- 10.Lorie Hollabaugh. Brett Eldredge to Release 10th Anniversary of 'Bring You Back'. Music Row. August 17, 2023.
- 11.30 Country Music Stars Join Forces for Historic CMA Music Video. ABC News. 2016-09-22.
- 12.Brett Eldredge Names His Christmas Album 'Glow'. iheart.com.
- 13.Moss, Melissa R. Hear Brett Eldredge's New Song 'Something I'm Good At' - Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. February 24, 2017.
- 14.Brett Eldredge Chart History (Country Airplay). Billboard.
- 15.Brett Eldredge Shifts into a Higher Gear on 'Sunday Drive'. Billboard.
- 16.Brett Eldredge reveals album release date as he debuts latest song. iHeartCountry.
- 17.Jessica Nicholson. Brett Eldredge Reveals New Holiday Album, Launches Warm and Cozy Records. Billboard. September 17, 2024.
- 18.Kelly Fisher. Brett Eldredge Shares Snippet from New Era 'Unlike Anything I've Done'. Buckeye Country 105.5. December 27, 2024.
- 19.Kelly Fisher. Brett Eldredge Drops New Details About Era 'Unlike Anything I've Ever Done'. K102 - Minnesota's Country Station. February 19, 2025.
- 20.2011 American Country Awards Winners – Full List. Taste of Country. December 6, 2011.
- 21.2013 American Country Awards - Complete Winners List. The Boot. December 11, 2013.
- 22.2014 Academy of Country Music Awards winners and nominees – complete list. UPROXX. 6 April 2014.
- 23.2014 CMT Music Awards Winners – Full List. Taste of Country. June 5, 2014.
- 24.ASCAP Crowns Ashley Gorley Country Songwriter of the Year. Rolling Stone. November 4, 2014.
- 25.Vince Gill Recognized as BMI Icon at the 2014 BMI Country Awards. BMI.com. 4 November 2014.
- 26.2014 CMA Awards Winners – Full List. Taste of Country. November 6, 2014.
- 27.Jason Aldean Crowned 'Artist of the Year' at New Awards Show. Rolling Stone. December 16, 2014.
- 28.CMT Music Awards 2015: See the Full Winners List. Billboard.
- 29.Oellerich, Libby. 2015 AWARDS WEEK WINNERS. Nashville Songwriters Association International. 4 November 2015.
- 30.BMI Country Awards honor Mac Davis, Brett Eldredge. The Tennessean.
- 31.2016 ACM Awards Nominees Announced. Taste of Country. February 2016.
- 32.CMT Music Awards 2017 Nominees Announced. Us Weekly. May 9, 2017.
- 33.KVOX. Brett Eldredge's all-genre attack: Brett vies for a Teen Choice Award while storming the "Billboard" 200. Froggyweb.
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