History of Luke Bryan in Timeline

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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is a highly successful American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. He has received the "Entertainer of the Year" award five times from both the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association. His album, Crash My Party, was awarded the Academy of Country Music's Album of the Decade in 2019. Bryan has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists. Additionally, he has been a judge on the television show American Idol since 2018.


December 8, 2006: Marriage to Caroline Boyer

On December 8, 2006, Luke Bryan married Caroline Boyer. The couple later had two sons and resided in Williamson County, near Nashville, at their house named "Red Bird Farm".

2007: Death of Sister Kelly

In 2007, Luke Bryan's older sister, Kelly, passed away unexpectedly at home due to unknown causes.

2014: Began Raising Nephew and Nieces

In 2014, after the death of his sister's husband, Ben Lee Cheshire, Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline began raising their nephew and taking care of their nieces.

2015: Forbes Estimated Annual Income

In 2015, Forbes estimated Luke Bryan's annual income to be $42.5 million.

2018: Started 32 Bridge Entertainment Record Label

In 2018, Luke Bryan launched his own record label, called 32 Bridge Entertainment, under the Universal Music Group Nashville umbrella. Jon Langston was the first artist to sign with the new label in 2018.

2021: Hosted CMA Awards and Won Entertainer of the Year

In 2021, Luke Bryan hosted the CMA awards show held in Nashville, Tennessee. He also won the entertainer of the year award that same year.