“I knew exactly what I wanted to say and what I wanted the album to sound like,” said Eldredge of the new album. “I wanted the album to be songs that connect us all in the human experience. These are emotions that are reflective of each of us. There are songs of solitude, joy and heartbreak, and I like that tension. Songs About You is about the songs that instantly recall your own experiences. The songs that can make you remember exactly how you felt, or the sights around you or the smells in the air. The songs that make you remember all the happiness and the heartbreak.”

An outspoken advocate for mental health, the singer/songwriter shared his personal experience with anxiety, self-doubt, and panic attacks on a recent podcast appearance. It all comes together on the track “I Feel Fine,” on which Eldredge shouts down his inner bully, standing tall and resolute with steadfast self-assurance as he pushes back against those self-critical thoughts that try to demean our gifts and dominate our quiet moments.

“I hope the fans hear this song and think ‘I can also feel strong about myself and in control of my life,’” Eldredge shared. “Because things like your worries, anxieties and other people’s opinions can really weigh you down and I know how tough it can feel. But if you really find that power within yourself, then no one can dictate how you feel. No one gets to make that decision but you. I hope people are encouraged by this song to do that for themselves and be there for themselves.”