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Luke Bryan Sets Release Date for Fourth Studio Album

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:58:40 +0000

Luke Bryan is on a hot streak. His third album, 'Tailgates & Tanlines,' has been certified Double Platinum, and the most recent of his Spring Break series, 'Spring Break ... Here to Party' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 in March. The budding superstar will continue that streak when he releases his fourth studio album later this year.

Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan and More Turn Up for Kentucky Derby Galas – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:30:39 +0000

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and country stars like Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan, among others, were on hand at the Friday night (May 3) galas. Lambert, looking lovely in a peachy-pink strapless dress and intricate hat, attended and performed at the Barnstable-Brown gala, as did Kid Rock. Bryan performed at the Unbridled Eve [...]

T-Pain Goes Country, Cuts a Song With Luke Bryan

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:04:51 +0000

Country and rap collaborations are not uncommon. Recently, there's been Jason Aldean and Ludacris, and Taylor Swift and B.o.B. Now, Luke Bryan is reportedly getting in on the fun and looking for his chance to enjoy the cross-pollination of genres.Rapper T-Pain, known for popularizing Auto-Tune, has revealed that he cut a song with Bryan, the newly-crowned ACM Entertainer of the Year.

Luke Bryan Buys Jason Aldean a New Ride

Megan Pacella — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:03 +0000

Nobody is quite as good at gift-giving as your best friend. And it’s obvious that Luke Bryan is one of Jason Aldean‘s closest pals, because over the weekend Bryan surprised his buddy with a 1976 Bronco. It’s hard to say how Bryan managed to find Aldean’s dream car — but he pulled it off. On [...]

Luke Bryan Was Thinking of Late Siblings When He Won Entertainer of the Year

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:45:59 +0000

Budding superstar Luke Bryan couldn't have been more surprised when he won Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7). The stunned singer cried as he took to the podium to accept the honor. He says they were tears of both happiness and sorrow, as he was thinking of his late brother and sister.

Luke Bryan Says 'Thank You' to His Fans After Receiving His ACM 'Entertainer of the Year' Award

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:31:39 +0000

Having met Luke Bryan for the first time almost 6 years ago, I can say that he has not changed a bit. With all of his success, he is STILL very sweet, funny, and just the best guy you will ever meet. Even when he has been crowned then BEST of the BEST, he is gracious.

Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan + Hunter Hayes Join Stevie Wonder to Close Out 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:55:49 +0000

Stevie Wonder closed out the ACM Awards with his classic soul hit ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,’ turning the end of the 2013 red carpet show into a celebratory country party. Although it was strange to have a non-country artist wrap up the evening, it was definitely awesome. Plus, Wonder was joined by country music [...]

Luke Bryan Cries as He Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACMs

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:50:38 +0000

In a surprise upset, Luke Bryan took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night (April 7) -- beating out more established stars like Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan Might Pull a Janet Jackson at the ACMs

Christina Vinson — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:10:17 +0000

With country's two comedians preparing to co-host the 2013 ACM Awards, anything could happen. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan have said before that they have ideas about what to do during the show, and they've just revealed that there may be an element of...surprise during the show.

Luke Bryan Covers Billboard, Reveals His Biggest Dream

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:42:07 +0000

Luke Bryan's big year just got even bigger. The singer, who saw his 'Spring Break…Here to Party' record hit No.1 on the Billboard chart and is gearing up for his first stint as an ACM Awards co-host, just landed the cover of Billboard. That's a huge feather in the singer's cowboy hat, since the industry magazine is taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the Luke Bryan brand.

Jason Aldean 1994 Official Video – Unfortunately No Diffie In It

Eric Cornish — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:00:42 +0000

The first time I heard the song, even in its demo form from writer Thomas Rhett, I could see a really cool video coming from ’1994.’ Jason Aldean brings this tribute to the 90′s and Joe Diffie to the screen with a fun video featuring cameos from many country stars, but one is noticeably absent. [...]

Luke Bryan Scores His First No. 1 Album in Billboard

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:36 +0000

Luke Bryan just checked another item off his bucket list. The country fan favorite's new collection 'Spring Break ... Here to Party' opened in the No. 1 position on the Billboard charts -- selling more copies than stars like Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, and even out-selling a collection of unreleased tracks by legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Luke Bryan Gets His Flirt on With 'Chelsea Lately' Staffer

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:14:59 +0000

As he makes the rounds to promote his 'Spring Break...Here to Party' record, Luke Bryan paid a visit to 'Chelsea Lately' to have a little one-on-one chat with the acid-tongued host. Turns out they talked quite a bit about his ACM Awards co-host Blake Shelton's drinking habits, but the funniest part of this clip is when Sarah Colonna, a 'Chelsea' staffer, showed up, clearly crushing on the country cutie. That's when Bryan gets his flirt on.

Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan Joke About Preparing to Host the ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:01:22 +0000

Country's funny men Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are set to co-host the ACM Awards this year, and the duo good-humoredly admit that so far, preparations for the gig haven't been quite as smooth as they might wish -- partly because they're so busy with their separate careers.

Luke Bryan's Valentine's Day Present for His Wife? Letting Her Sleep In!

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:00:16 +0000

Caroline Bryan is one lucky woman. The wife of country superstar Luke Bryan is getting a simple, but special, treat on Valentine’s Day. The singer and upcoming ACMs host revealed that his wife wanted just one day where she can sleep in a little bit, so that’s what she got! In addition, Bryan revealed that [...]

Luke Bryan Is 'Here to Party' With 2013 Spring Break EP

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:51:35 +0000

Luke Bryan is bypassing the bleak weather blues with the release of his ‘Spring Break… Here to Party’ EP, which will hit store shelves and digital retailers on March 5. The 14-song collection will revisit his previous ‘Spring Break’ releases, pulling some of the fan-favorite tracks for one signature compilation. The new EP will also [...]

Luke Bryan Adds a Little Pop to His 'Dirt Road Diaries Tour'

Leslie Morgan — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:24:17 +0000

As some country artists continue to market themselves as crossover artists, many people complain that country music really isn’t country anymore. But, in my opinion, it isn’t the music that has changed as much as the country music fan. I have witnessed, first hand, the diversity among country music concert goers. Luke Bryan’s, ‘Dirt Road [...]

Luke Bryan's Dance Moves Run in the Family – His Son Bo Can Shake It Too [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:10:36 +0000

During my interview with Luke Bryan I asked some fan questions that included this one from Facebook. Cathey Cat Morris wanted to know, "Do you regret shaking it the first time because now you kinda have to?" Luke replied, "You gotta pay the bills - whatever pays the bills!" LOL Well, apparently he is teaching his son Bo how to pay the bills with similar moves.

Luke Bryan's LBTV Covers Evansville Concert With A Leslie Morgan Cameo [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:48:05 +0000

The Tri-State is still reeling from the big concert last Thursday, as Luke Bryan kicked off the Dirt Road Diaries Tour at The Ford Center. Check out the video to see if you made it in. Check out about 8:08 for a special appearance from our own Leslie Morgan.

Shane McAnally Finding Success As A Songwriter After Being Overlooked As Artist [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:55:28 +0000

You may have never heard the name Shane McAnally. He's one of Nashville's great, creative minds that gives us big hits through songwriting. There was a time that he had a promising country career himself, but for whatever reason, it didn't pan out. Right now, McAnally has several hits on the charts keeping him relevant in the music world.