History of Luke Bryan in Timeline

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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is a highly successful American country singer and songwriter, recognized as a five-time 'Entertainer of the Year' by both the ACM and CMA. His album 'Crash My Party' received the ACM's Album of the Decade award in 2019. With over 75 million records sold, he ranks among the best-selling music artists globally. Bryan has also gained television exposure as a judge on 'American Idol' since 2018.


December 8, 2006: Marriage to Caroline Boyer

On December 8, 2006, Luke Bryan married Caroline Boyer. They have two sons and live in Williamson County, near Nashville, in a house named "Red Bird Farm."

2007: Death of Sister Kelly

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

2014: 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: Estimated Annual Income by Forbes

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

2015: ACM Awards Hosting and Entertainer of the Year Win

In 2015, Luke Bryan co-hosted the 50th annual ACM awards with Blake Shelton, performed "I See You," and won Entertainer of the Year.

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2018: Launch of 32 Bridge Entertainment

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

2021: CMA Awards Hosting and Entertainer of the Year Win

In 2021, Luke Bryan hosted the CMA awards for the first time in Nashville, Tennessee and also won Entertainer of the Year.