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Thomas Luther "Luke" Bryan (born July 17, 1976) is an American
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singer, songwriter, and television personality. He began his music career writing songs for
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and
Billy Currington William Matthew Currington (born November 19, 1973) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Mercury Records Nashville in 2003, he has released seven studio albums for the label: his self-titled debut (2003), '' Doin' Someth ...
before signing with
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in 2007. He is one of the most successful and awarded country artists of the 2010s and 2020s. Bryan's first ten albums – ''
I'll Stay Me ''I'll Stay Me'' is the debut studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. The album was released on August 14, 2007 via Capitol Records Nashville. The album produced three singles with "All My Friends Say", " We Rode in Trucks", and " ...
'' (2007), '' Doin' My Thing'' (2009), '' Tailgates & Tanlines'' (2011), ''
Crash My Party ''Crash My Party'' is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on August 13, 2013 by Capitol Nashville. Its first single, the title track, reached number one on the '' Billboard'' Country Airplay char ...
'' (2013), '' Spring Break...Here to Party'' (2013), '' Spring Break...Checkin' Out'' (2015), '' Kill the Lights'' (2015), '' Farm Tour... Here's to the Farmer'' (2016), ''
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'' (2017), and ''
Born Here Live Here Die Here ''Born Here Live Here Die Here'' is the seventh studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on August 7, 2020, by Capitol Nashville. The album includes the singles " Knockin' Boots", "What She Wants Tonight", " One Ma ...
'' (2020) – have included 27 number-one hits. Bryan often co-writes with Jeff Stevens. Since 2018, Bryan has been a judge on ''
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''. Bryan is a five-time "Entertainer of the Year", being awarded by both the
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and the
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. In 2019, Bryan's 2013 album ''
Crash My Party ''Crash My Party'' is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on August 13, 2013 by Capitol Nashville. Its first single, the title track, reached number one on the '' Billboard'' Country Airplay char ...
'' received the first Album of the Decade award from the
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. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 75 million records sold.


Early life

Luke Bryan was born in
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, to LeClaire and Tommy Bryan, who owned a
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farm. Shortly before Luke was going to move to
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at age 19, his elder brother Chris "was unexpectedly killed in a car accident ... I'm kind of hyperventilating talking about it. ... You never truly ... move beyond it."Profile
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His mother, LeClaire, had made a statement: "We knew Luke at some point would come to Nashville," his mother said. "But ... you can't leave your family, and ... I couldn't bear the thought of him being away." Instead, Luke went to college at
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in
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, where he joined the Sigma Chi fraternity and graduated in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Luke Bryan met his future wife Caroline singing in a bar in Georgia. They went on dating for a year and a half before she ended things with Luke. Luke and Caroline went their separate ways of Luke moving to Nashville to focus on music and Caroline went on to focus on herself. After a few years, Luke came back and was performing in a bar where they reconnected with each other. Two years later, Bryan finally made it to Nashville, after his father told him to pack his truck to pursue a career in music. He initially gained success as a songwriter, but soon after signed as a performer; his first major success was "
All My Friends Say "All My Friends Say" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It originally appeared on his 2006 self-titled EP, and was released in January 2007 as his debut single and the first for his 2007 debut album '' I' ...
".


Music career


2006–2009: ''I'll Stay Me''

Soon after his arrival in Nashville, Bryan joined a publishing house in the city. Among his first cuts was the title track of
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's 2004 album ''
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''. He was later signed by
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to a recording contract. In the meantime, Bryan co-wrote
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's single "
Good Directions "Good Directions" is a song written by Luke Bryan and Rachel Thibodeau and recorded by American country music artist Billy Currington. It was released in September 2006 as the third and final single from Currington’s 2005 album '' Doin' Somethin ...
", which went to number one on the
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chart in mid-2007. Bryan co-wrote his debut single, "
All My Friends Say "All My Friends Say" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It originally appeared on his 2006 self-titled EP, and was released in January 2007 as his debut single and the first for his 2007 debut album '' I' ...
", with producer Jeff Stevens. This song reached a peak of number 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In August 2007, Capitol Nashville released Bryan's debut album, ''
I'll Stay Me ''I'll Stay Me'' is the debut studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. The album was released on August 14, 2007 via Capitol Records Nashville. The album produced three singles with "All My Friends Say", " We Rode in Trucks", and " ...
''. Bryan wrote or co-wrote all but one of its 11 songs. The album's second single, "
We Rode in Trucks "We Rode In Trucks" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in October 2007 as the second single from his debut album ''I'll Stay Me''. Bryan co-wrote this song with Roger Murrah and Jim McCo ...
", peaked at number 33 while " Country Man" reached number 10.


2009–2011: ''Doin' My Thing''

On March 10, 2009, he released an EP titled ''Spring Break with All My Friends'' that featured two new songs, "Sorority Girls" and "Take My Drunk Ass Home," plus an acoustic version of "All My Friends Say". After this EP, he released his fourth single, "
Do I "Do I" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in May 2009 as the lead-off single from his album '' Doin' My Thing''. Bryan co-wrote the song with Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley of the group ...
" in May 2009. Bryan wrote the song with
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and
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of
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, whose lead singer
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also sings backing vocals on it. The song reached number 2 on the Hot Country Songs chart. "Do I" was included on Bryan's second album, '' Doin' My Thing'', which was released in October 2009. Also included on the album was a cover of
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's "Apologize". Bryan wrote the album's next two singles, " Rain Is a Good Thing" and "
Someone Else Calling You Baby "Someone Else Calling You Baby" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in August 2010 as the third and final single from his 2009 album '' Doin' My Thing''. The song became Bryan's second num ...
", with
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and Jeff Stevens, respectively. Both of these songs went to number one on the country music charts.
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gave this album a positive review as well, with
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considering Bryan more "relaxed" in comparison to his debut. On February 26, 2010, Bryan released a second EP, titled ''Spring Break 2...Hangover Edition'', which featured three new songs: "Wild Weekend", "Cold Beer Drinker", and "I'm Hungover". While Bryan is mainly known as a country music singer, he has explored other genres like alternative rock with his cover of "Apologize". Bryan appeared on the April 18, 2010, episode of ''
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'' alongside fellow country star Emily West. The task for each team was to make over an up-and-coming country star, with Bryan being selected by Team Rocksolid, led by
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, and West being selected by team Tenacity, led by
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. Bryan's makeover failed to impress the judges, leading to Rocksolid losing the task. Bryan's single "Rain Is a Good Thing" and West's single "Blue Sky" were both sold on iTunes, with a month's worth of sales being donated to Lauper's charity, the
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, resulting in $25,000 being raised.


2011–2013: ''Tailgates & Tanlines''

Bryan released his third EP, '' Spring Break 3...It's a Shore Thing'', on February 25, 2011, featuring four new songs - "In Love With the Girl," "If You Ain't Here to Party," "Shore Thing," and "Love In a College Town". This release was followed by Bryan's seventh single, " Country Girl (Shake It for Me)", which was released on March 14, 2011. Also co-written by Bryan and Davidson, it served as the lead-off single to his third studio album, '' Tailgates & Tanlines'', which was released August 9, 2011. The album peaked at number one on the
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chart and number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. "Country Girl" peaked at number 4 on the country music charts and number 22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The album's next three singles - " I Don't Want This Night to End", "
Drunk on You "Drunk on You" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, and Josh Kear and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in February 2012 as the third single from his album ''Tailgates & Tanlines''. It was also t ...
", and " Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" - all reached number one on the country music charts. Bryan, along with
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, sang guest vocals on
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's "
The Only Way I Know "The Only Way I Know" is a song written by David Lee Murphy and Ben Hayslip and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from Aldean's 2012 al ...
," the second single from his 2012 album, '' Night Train''. On March 6, 2012, Bryan released his fourth ''Spring Break'' EP entitled '' Spring Break 4...Suntan City''. Along with the title track, which Bryan co-wrote with Dallas Davidson,
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and
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, the EP includes "Spring Break-Up," "Little Bit Later On," and "Shake the Sand". On January 30, 2013, Bryan announced his first compilation album, '' Spring Break...Here to Party'', which includes fourteen songs - twelve from his previous ''Spring Break'' EPs and two new tracks. It was released on March 5. The album debuted at number one on both the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart and the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, becoming the first album of his career to top the all-genre album chart. One of the new ''Spring Break'' songs, "
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", reached the top 20 on the Hot Country Songs chart.


2013–2015: ''Crash My Party''

Luke Bryan's fourth studio album, ''
Crash My Party ''Crash My Party'' is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on August 13, 2013 by Capitol Nashville. Its first single, the title track, reached number one on the '' Billboard'' Country Airplay char ...
'', was released on August 12, 2013. The album's first single, "
Crash My Party ''Crash My Party'' is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on August 13, 2013 by Capitol Nashville. Its first single, the title track, reached number one on the '' Billboard'' Country Airplay char ...
", was premiered in a performance at the 2013 ACM Awards and released on April 7, 2013. It reached number one on the
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chart in July 2013. The album's second single, "
That's My Kind of Night "That's My Kind of Night" is a song written by Dallas Davidson, Chris DeStefano, and Ashley Gorley and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in August 2013 as the second single from his fourth studio album ''Crash My ...
", was released to country radio on August 5, 2013. It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart in August 2013 and peaked at number 2 on the Country Airplay chart in October 2013. The album's third single, "
Drink a Beer "Drink a Beer" is a song written by Jim Beavers and Chris Stapleton and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in November 2013 as the third single from his fourth studio album, ''Crash My Party'' (2013), and became h ...
", was released to country radio on October 24, 2013. It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart in January 2014 and number one on the Country Airplay chart in February 2014. During the kickoff show for his 2014
That's My Kind of Night Tour The That's My Kind of Night Tour was the second headlining concert tour by American country music artist Luke Bryan, in support of his fourth studio album '' Crash My Party'' (2013). It began on January 8, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio and finished o ...
in
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, Bryan announced to the crowd that "
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" would become the album's fourth single. This song reached number one on both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in May 2014. At the same time, Bryan sang guest vocals on
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's 2014 single "
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". On July 14, 2014, the song "
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" was released as the album's fifth single. It reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in October 2014. The album's sixth single, " I See You", was released to country radio on November 3, 2014. It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in February 2015. On March 11, 2014, Bryan began his sixth year of spring performances at Spinnaker Beach Club in
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. On the same day, he also released his sixth ''Spring Break'' EP, '' Spring Break 6...Like We Ain't Ever''. Bryan is the only country music artist to release an album of six number one singles on both the ''Billboard's'' Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.


2015–2018: ''Kill the Lights'' and ''What Makes You Country''

On November 11, 2014, it was confirmed that Bryan had begun writing and recording songs for his upcoming fifth studio album. His last ''Spring Break'' album, '' Spring Break...Checkin' Out'', was released on March 10, 2015. It includes the six songs from the previous year's EP and five original new songs. On May 19, 2015, Bryan released his first single from his fifth studio album, '' Kill the Lights'', "
Kick the Dust Up "Kick the Dust Up" is a song written by Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson, and Chris DeStefano and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in May 2015 as the first single from Bryan's 2015 album, '' Kill the Lights''. ...
", which peaked at number one on the Country Airplay chart. He co-wrote over half of the songs on this album. This album provides not only his country flare, but also has tracks that include a disco type beat along with the songs of romance. The album's second single, " Strip It Down", was released to country radio on August 4, 2015. The album was released on August 7. '' Kill the Lights'' sold 345,000 total copies its first week and beat out Dr. Dre's ''
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'' to debut at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. "Strip It Down" went number one in October 2015, making fourteen cumulative number ones. The album's third single, "
Home Alone Tonight "Home Alone Tonight" is a song recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan as a duet with Karen Fairchild of American country music group Little Big Town for his fifth studio album, '' Kill the Lights'' (2015). Upon the release of the alb ...
", released to country radio on November 23, 2015. The song also became his fifteenth song to reach number one. The album's fourth single, "
Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan for his fifth studio album, '' Kill the Lights'' (2015). It was released to American country radio on March 14, 2016 as the album' ...
", released to country radio on March 14, 2016. All six of the singles released from Bryan's ''Kill the Lights'' album reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart, making Bryan the first artist in the 27-year history of the chart to achieve six number one singles from one album. It was announced that Bryan would perform at halftime of the 2015 Thanksgiving match-up between the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. In 2016, Bryan was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "
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", a mash-up track of "
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", " On the Road Again" and "
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" which celebrates 50 years of the
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. On February 5, 2017, Bryan performed the National Anthem at
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at
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in Houston, TX. In September 2017, Bryan was announced as a judge for the revival of ''
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'' on
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. Bryan released " Light It Up" in mid-2017. It served as the lead-off single to his sixth album, ''
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'', which was released on December 8, 2017. "
Most People Are Good "Most People Are Good" is a song recorded by American country music singer Luke Bryan from his sixth studio album, '' What Makes You Country'' (2017). It was written by David Frasier, Ed Hill, and Josh Kear, and produced by Jeff Stevens and Jo ...
" and " Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset" were released as the album's second and third singles, respectively. The album's fourth single, the album's
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, released to country radio on October 22, 2018. When ''American Idol'' returned for another season on ABC, Bryan returned along with
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and
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as judges.


2019–2021: ''Born Here Live Here Die Here''

" Knockin' Boots" was released to country radio in March 2019. In October 2019, "
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" was released to country radio as the second single from his upcoming album. In January 2020, Bryan announced his next album would be titled ''
Born Here Live Here Die Here ''Born Here Live Here Die Here'' is the seventh studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on August 7, 2020, by Capitol Nashville. The album includes the singles " Knockin' Boots", "What She Wants Tonight", " One Ma ...
'' and was scheduled to be released on April 24, 2020. The announcement of the album followed the announcement of his upcoming ''Proud to Be Right Here Tour''. On March 13, 2020, "
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" was released as the third single from his upcoming album. Due to the
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, Bryan delayed the release of the album to August 7, 2020, and rescheduled the ''Proud to Be Right Here Tour'' to 2021. On June 12, 2020, Bryan released the track "Build Me A Daddy" along with a music video for the song. On October 19, 2020, the song " Down to One" was made the fourth single from the album.
Deluxe
edition of ''
Born Here Live Here Die Here ''Born Here Live Here Die Here'' is the seventh studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on August 7, 2020, by Capitol Nashville. The album includes the singles " Knockin' Boots", "What She Wants Tonight", " One Ma ...
'', released on April 9, 2021, produced the album's fifth single, "
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", as well as its sixth single, " Up," which was released on October 11, 2021. In October, it was announced that Bryan would host the 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards for the first time, making him the first solo host in 18 years.


Hosting

Luke hosted the 50th annual ACM awards in 2015 with famous country singer Blake Shelton. Luke Bryan sung "I See You" and won entertainer of the year. Bryan was so thankful for his family also for his fans and wouldn't have been where he was without them. Luke hosted the 55th annual CMA awards in 2021. The awards show was held in Nashville Tennessee. Luke Bryan won entertainer of the year. Since it was the 55th annual, special celebrates came to watch the show. Bryan had the privilege to honor so many of his friends and knew it was something he couldn't pass up. Bryan is going to be hosting the 56th annual CMA awards with retired NFL quarterback Payton Manning in Nashville Tennessee in November 2022. Both Luke and Peyton are exciting to host together, Luke even said "Hey Peyton, I hope you're ready for the night of your life!"


Personal life

Bryan is married to Caroline Boyer. They married on December 8, 2006, and have two sons together. They live in Williamson County, near Nashville. They named the house "Red Dirt Farm" after Luke's older sister Kelly passed away. His house is based off of the Blackberry farm in Knoxville. In 2007, Bryan's older sister Kelly died unexpectedly at home of unknown causes. After Kelly's husband Ben Lee Cheshire died in 2014, Bryan and his wife began raising their nephew and taking care of their nieces. The combined losses of his brother and sister inspired the performance of Bryan's single ''
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'' (written by
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). In 2015, ''
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'' estimated Bryan's annual income at $42.5 million.


Philanthropy

Bryan has supported numerous charities and causes, including the City of Hope and
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. Past causes Bryan supported were AIDS and HIV, cancer, children's disaster relief, health, and human rights. Following the death of her niece, Bryan's wife Caroline established Brett's Barn in her honor. Brett's Barn, located on their family farm, is a sanctuary for rescue animals that invites sick children to spend time with the over 20 animals they host on the farm. She and Bryan are also on the board of directors of the Brett Boyer Foundation, which raises awareness for Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease. The organization also hosts a number of fundraisers to raise money for research, including "Bike for Brett" which occurs annually on World Down Syndrome Day.


Other ventures


Crash My Playa

Crash My Playa is a 4-night all-inclusive concert vacation hosted by Luke Bryan in Cancun, Mexico. Past performers include Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Luke Combs, and Thomas Rhett.


Luke's 32 Bridge Food + Drink

Luke's 32 Bridge Food + Drink is located in the heart of Broadway Street in Nashville, Tennessee. The 30,000 square feet multi-level entertainment facility features 6 levels, 8 bars, 3 stages with live music and two restaurants.


32 Bridge Entertainment

Luke Bryan started his own record label, 32 Bridge Entertainment, under the Universal Music Group Nashville umbrella. In 2018, Jon Langston became the first artist signed to the new label.


Artistry


Vocals

Bryan possesses a high baritone vocal range of two octaves from A2 to A4. Commenting on his vocal performance in "Tailgates and Tanlines," ''Slant'' magazine's Jonathan Keefer described Bryan's voice as "a pleasant, if slightly nasal, baritone".


Influences

Bryan has cited country artists
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,
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,
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, and
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as influences on his career. He also cited hip hop bands
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and
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as a source of inspiration in an interview with ''
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'', noting, "I think there's been somewhat of a change with our generation. You know, nobody grew up more countrier than me, but I mean, I had Beastie Boys playing on little boom boxes and Run D.M.C. and all forms of music, so through the years, I just think it's all constantly blending together."


Discography

;Studio albums * ''
I'll Stay Me ''I'll Stay Me'' is the debut studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. The album was released on August 14, 2007 via Capitol Records Nashville. The album produced three singles with "All My Friends Say", " We Rode in Trucks", and " ...
'' (2007) * '' Doin' My Thing'' (2009) * '' Tailgates & Tanlines'' (2011) * ''
Crash My Party ''Crash My Party'' is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on August 13, 2013 by Capitol Nashville. Its first single, the title track, reached number one on the '' Billboard'' Country Airplay char ...
'' (2013) * '' Kill the Lights'' (2015) * ''
What Makes You Country ''What Makes You Country'' is the sixth studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on December 8, 2017, by Capitol Nashville. The album includes the singles " Light It Up", "Most People Are Good", " Sunrise, Sunburn, ...
'' (2017) * ''
Born Here Live Here Die Here ''Born Here Live Here Die Here'' is the seventh studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on August 7, 2020, by Capitol Nashville. The album includes the singles " Knockin' Boots", "What She Wants Tonight", " One Ma ...
'' (2020)


Tours

Headlining * Dirt Road Diaries Tour (2013) *
That's My Kind of Night Tour The That's My Kind of Night Tour was the second headlining concert tour by American country music artist Luke Bryan, in support of his fourth studio album '' Crash My Party'' (2013). It began on January 8, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio and finished o ...
(2014–2015) *
Kick the Dust Up Tour Kick the Dust Up Tour was the third headlining concert tour by American country music singer Luke Bryan, in support of his albums '' Spring Break...Checkin' Out'' (2014), and '' Kill the Lights'' (2015). It began on May 8, 2015,in Grand Forks, ...
(2015) * Kill The Lights Tour (2016–2017) *
Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day Tour The Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day Tour was the fifth headlining concert tour by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It began on May 5, 2017, in Nashville Tennessee, and concluded on October 28, 2017, in San Bernardino, California. ...
(2017) *
What Makes You Country Tour The What Makes You Country Tour was the sixth headlining concert tour by American country music artist Luke Bryan. In support of his sixth studio album '' What Makes You Country'' (2017), it began on February 18, 2018, in Springfield, Missouri, ...
(2018) *Sunset Repeat Tour (2019) *Proud to Be Right Here Tour (2021) Supporting *Emotional Traffic Tour with
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(2011) *My Kind of Party Tour with
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(2012) * Own The Night Tour with Lady Antebellum (2012) * Night Train Tour with Jason Aldean (2013), one show Minor tours *
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(2010–present) Festivals *Crash My Playa (2015—2020; will resume 2022) Residencies *Las Vegas (2022)


Awards and nominations


Filmography


References


External links

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