Brett Eldredgeis stripping down to the basics.On Thursday, PEOPLE got an exclusive first look at the singer-songwriter, 36, performing an acoustic spin on his new song “Songs About You” during this week’sCMT Campfire Sessionsepisode.In the clip, Eldredge sits around a semi-circle with his band as he sings and plays the guitar to the romantic tune.Also in the upcoming episode, fans can see Eldredge share stories and perform more hits, including “Beat of the Music,” “The Long Way” and “Gabrielle.“CMTIn June, the country singeropened up to PEOPLEabout the making of the album.Eldredge said he was acutely aware of the power he possesses in his vocal cords — “it’s overwhelming, to be honest” – and he understands now that his particular vocal gift is his ability to move listeners.“I feel that’s why I’m here,” he said. “I feel like I have a voice that can connect in that way. There’re a lot of things I’m not great at, but something I feel I’m really powerful at is being able to emote. So when I get done telling my story in my music, I just want it to mean a lot to somebody.“CMT/YouTubeNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.InSongs About You, he stacked the deck for that to happen. “I promise you there’s not a wasted song in there,” he said.CMT Campfire Sessions with Brett Eldredgepremieres Fri day, Aug. 12 at 10 p.m. EST on CMT.
Brett Eldredgeis stripping down to the basics.
On Thursday, PEOPLE got an exclusive first look at the singer-songwriter, 36, performing an acoustic spin on his new song “Songs About You” during this week’sCMT Campfire Sessionsepisode.
In the clip, Eldredge sits around a semi-circle with his band as he sings and plays the guitar to the romantic tune.
Also in the upcoming episode, fans can see Eldredge share stories and perform more hits, including “Beat of the Music,” “The Long Way” and “Gabrielle.”
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In June, the country singeropened up to PEOPLEabout the making of the album.
Eldredge said he was acutely aware of the power he possesses in his vocal cords — “it’s overwhelming, to be honest” – and he understands now that his particular vocal gift is his ability to move listeners.
“I feel that’s why I’m here,” he said. “I feel like I have a voice that can connect in that way. There’re a lot of things I’m not great at, but something I feel I’m really powerful at is being able to emote. So when I get done telling my story in my music, I just want it to mean a lot to somebody.”
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Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
InSongs About You, he stacked the deck for that to happen. “I promise you there’s not a wasted song in there,” he said.
CMT Campfire Sessions with Brett Eldredgepremieres Fri day, Aug. 12 at 10 p.m. EST on CMT.
source: people.com
