Brett Eldredge: Country's smoothest star
Here's everything you need to know about the country singer-songwriter...
Last updated 11th May 2021
Brett Eldredge is an American country singer-songwriter with massive hits 'Drunk On Your Love' and 'The Long Way'. His smooth country vocals have amassed a huge fanbase with many of his singles hitting the Top 10 in American Country Music charts. Here's everything you need to know about the country star.
How did Brett Eldredge become famous?
Writing songs for other artists, Brett Eldredge worked his way to the top. Brett co-wrote the track 'I Think I've Had Enough' for fellow country artist Gary Allan, who included it on his eighth studio album, 'Get Off On The Pain'. It was then in 2010 that Brett Eldredge signed to Atlantic Records and released his debut single 'Raymond', on 27th September 2010.
Second single 'It Ain't Gotta Be Love' led to his debut performance at The Grand Ole Oprey, country's legendary stage. Following third single, 'Don't Ya', was released in October 2012. The single became Brett's first Top 20 of the Hot Country Songs chart and also his first to appear on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where is Brett Eldredge from?
Brett Eldredge hails from Paris - no, not the French capital! It's a small town in Illinois in the United States.
When was Brett Eldredge born?
Brett Eldredge was born on 23rd March 1986.
Does Brett Eldredge write his own songs?
Yes, Brett Eldredge writes his own songs! As well as writing for other artists, Brett is also known as a country singer-songwriter. He's a talented guy.
How many albums has Brett Eldredge released?
Brett Eldredge has altogether released four albums since being signed to Atlantic Records in 2010. Debut album 'Bring You Back' was released 6th August 2013, and has since been certified Gold. His second album 'Illinois' dropped on 11th September 2015 and peaked at Number 1 on the US Country Album Chart, it is also certified Gold, with Brett selling more than 500,000 copies for each.
Brett Eldredge's third album 'Glow' was a Christmas album released on 28th October 2016, and re-released a deluxe version in 2018. His latest and eponymous fourth album dropped 4th August 2017 and also peaked at Number 1 on the US Country Albums Chart.
What is Brett Eldredge's biggest hit?
Brett's biggest hit has to be 'Don't Ya' from his debut album 'Bring You Back'. It reached Number 1 on the Country Airplay Chart the same month the album dropped and spent a further 20 weeks in the chart. There's also the hit 'Drunk On Your Love' which has racked up over 80 million online streams!
How much is Brett Eldredge worth?
Brett Eldredge is worth a cool $5 million!
Is Brett Eldredge on social media?
Brett Eldredge is on social media! You can follow all his adventures on his Instagram, his Twitter, and also on his Facebook.
Does Brett Eldredge have any pets?
Brett Eldredge has a dog called Edgar Boogie Eldredge. He always posts cute pictures of them together on his Instagram, and he also has his very own page!
Is Brett Eldredge going on tour?
Brett Eldredge is headlining 'The Long Way Tour' off the success of his recent single 'The Long Way'. He recently toured Europe but is currently on the Australian leg of his tour.