Brett Ryan Eldredge, born on March 23, 1986, in Paris, Illinois, is a prominent American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer, affiliated with Warner Music Group Nashville. Eldredge has achieved remarkable success with five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, three of which were from his debut album, "Bring You Back": "Don't Ya," "Beat of the Music," and "Mean to Me."
Early Life: Eldredge was born to Robin Beth (née Vonderlage) and Christopher "Chris" Eldredge, growing up alongside his older brother, Brice. He pursued his education at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois. Notably, his cousin Terry Eldredge was a former member of the Grascals, adding a musical touch to his family background.
Career: Eldredge's journey in the music industry began with his songwriting talents. He co-wrote the track "I Think I've Had Enough" for Gary Allan's album "Get Off on the Pain." Eldredge's solo career took off in 2010 when he signed with Atlantic Records. His debut single, "Raymond," released on September 27, 2010, marked the beginning of his chart presence.
His breakthrough came with the release of "Don't Ya" in October 2012, which climbed the charts, making it his first entry on the Hot Country Songs chart and even reaching the Billboard Hot 100. Eldredge's debut studio album, "Bring You Back," dropped on August 6, 2013, featuring hit singles like "Don't Ya," "Beat of the Music," and "Mean to Me."
Eldredge continued his success with subsequent albums, including "Illinois," featuring chart-toppers like "Lose My Mind," "Drunk on Your Love," and "Wanna Be That Song." He showcased his versatility by being part of significant projects such as "Forever Country," a celebratory mash-up for the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards. Additionally, he ventured into the holiday season with his first Christmas album, "Glow," released in October 2016.
His self-titled fourth studio album, released in 2017, featured hit singles like "Somethin' I'm Good At" and "The Long Way." Eldredge continued to captivate audiences with his soulful voice and meaningful lyrics.
In recent years, Eldredge unveiled his fifth studio album, "Sunday Drive," featuring the lead single "Gabrielle," released on July 10, 2020. He further showcased his musical prowess with the single "Songs About You" in 2022, leading to the release of the album of the same name on June 17, 2022.
Brett Eldredge's enduring talent and dedication to his craft have solidified his place as a respected figure in the contemporary country music scene.
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