Luke Bryan is a highly successful American country singer, songwriter, and television personality. He has received numerous accolades, including five "Entertainer of the Year" awards from both the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association. His album "Crash My Party" was recognized as the "Album of the Decade" by the Academy of Country Music. With over 75 million records sold worldwide, Bryan is one of the best-selling music artists. He has also served as a judge on the popular singing competition show "American Idol" since 2018.
July 17, 1976: Luke Bryan is born
Thomas Luther "Luke" Bryan was born on July 17, 1976.
1999: Luke Bryan Graduates College
Luke Bryan graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1999.
2004: Luke Bryan's First Publishing Cut
Luke Bryan had his first publishing cut with the title track of Travis Tritt's 2004 album My Honky Tonk History.
December 8, 2006: Marriage to Caroline Boyer
Luke Bryan married Caroline Boyer on December 8, 2006.
August 2007: Luke Bryan Signs Record Deal and Releases Debut Album
Luke Bryan was signed by Capitol Nashville and released his Debut Album, I'll Stay Me in August 2007.
2007: I'll Stay Me Album Released
Luke Bryan released his first studio album, I'll Stay Me, in 2007.
2007: Death of Kelly Bryan
Luke Bryan's older sister Kelly died unexpectedly at home of unknown causes in 2007.
March 10, 2009: Spring Break with All My Friends EP Released
Luke Bryan released the Spring Break with All My Friends EP on March 10, 2009.
May 2009: Do I Single Released
Luke Bryan's single, "Do I", was released in May 2009.
October 2009: Doin' My Thing Album Released
Luke Bryan released his second studio album, Doin' My Thing, in October 2009.
2009: Doin' My Thing Album Released
Luke Bryan's second studio album, Doin' My Thing, was released in 2009.
February 26, 2010: Spring Break 2...Hangover Edition EP Released
Luke Bryan released his EP titled Spring Break 2...Hangover Edition on February 26, 2010.
April 18, 2010: Luke Bryan Appears on Celebrity Apprentice
Luke Bryan appeared on an episode of Celebrity Apprentice on April 18, 2010.
February 25, 2011: Spring Break 3...It's a Shore Thing EP Released
Luke Bryan released his third EP, Spring Break 3...It's a Shore Thing, on February 25, 2011.
March 14, 2011: Country Girl (Shake It for Me) Single Released
Luke Bryan released his single, "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" on March 14, 2011.
August 9, 2011: Tailgates & Tanlines Album Released
Luke Bryan released his third studio album, Tailgates & Tanlines on August 9, 2011.
2011: Tailgates & Tanlines Album Released
Luke Bryan released his third studio album, Tailgates & Tanlines, in 2011.
March 6, 2012: Spring Break 4...Suntan City Release
On March 6, 2012, Luke Bryan released his fourth Spring Break EP, entitled Spring Break 4...Suntan City.
2012: The Only Way I Know Collaboration
Luke Bryan sang guest vocals, along with Eric Church, on Jason Aldean's "The Only Way I Know," the second single from his 2012 album, Night Train.
January 30, 2013: Spring Break...Here to Party Announcement
On January 30, 2013, Luke Bryan announced his first compilation album, Spring Break...Here to Party, which included fourteen songs - twelve from his previous Spring Break EPs and two new tracks.
April 7, 2013: Crash My Party Single Release
The album's first single, "Crash My Party", was premiered in a performance at the 2013 ACM Awards and released on April 7, 2013.
July 2013: Crash My Party Reaches Number One
It reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in July 2013.
August 5, 2013: That's My Kind of Night Single Release
The album's second single, "That's My Kind of Night", was released to country radio on August 5, 2013.
August 12, 2013: Crash My Party Release
Luke Bryan's fourth studio album, Crash My Party, was released on August 12, 2013.
August 2013: That's My Kind of Night Number One on Hot Country Songs Chart
It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart in August 2013
October 2013: That's My Kind of Night Peaks at Number Two
and peaked at number 2 on the Country Airplay chart in October 2013.
October 24, 2013: Drink a Beer Single Release
The album's third single, "Drink a Beer", was released to country radio on October 24, 2013.
2013: Crash My Party Released
Luke Bryan released Crash My Party in 2013.
2013: Spring Break...Here to Party and Crash My Party Albums Released
Luke Bryan released two studio albums, Spring Break...Here to Party and Crash My Party, in 2013.
January 2014: Drink a Beer Number One on the Hot Country Songs Chart
It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart in January 2014
February 2014: Drink a Beer Number One on Country Airplay Chart
and number one on the Country Airplay chart in February 2014.
March 11, 2014: Spring Break Performances and Spring Break 6...Like We Ain't Ever Release
On March 11, 2014, Bryan began his sixth year of spring performances at Spinnaker Beach Club in Panama City Beach, Florida. On the same day, he also released his sixth Spring Break EP, Spring Break 6...Like We Ain't Ever.
May 2014: Play It Again Number One
This song reached number one on both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in May 2014.
July 14, 2014: Roller Coaster Single Release
On July 14, 2014, the song "Roller Coaster" was released as the album's fifth single.
October 2014: Roller Coaster Number One on Country Airplay Chart
It reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in October 2014.
November 3, 2014: I See You Single Release
The album's sixth single, "I See You", was released to country radio on November 3, 2014.
November 11, 2014: Bryan Begins Work on Fifth Studio Album
On November 11, 2014, it was confirmed that Bryan had begun writing and recording songs for his upcoming fifth studio album.
2014: Raising Nephew and Nieces
After Kelly's husband, Ben Lee Cheshire, died in 2014, Luke Bryan and his wife began raising their nephew and taking care of their nieces.
February 2015: I See You Number One
It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in February 2015.
March 10, 2015: Spring Break...Checkin' Out Release
His last Spring Break album, Spring Break...Checkin' Out, was released on March 10, 2015.
May 19, 2015: Kick the Dust Up Release
On May 19, 2015, Bryan released his first single from his fifth studio album, Kill the Lights, "Kick the Dust Up", which peaked at number one on the Country Airplay chart.
August 4, 2015: Strip It Down Single Release
The album's second single, "Strip It Down", was released to country radio on August 4, 2015.
October 2015: Strip It Down Number One
"Strip It Down" went number one in October 2015, making fourteen cumulative number ones.
November 23, 2015: Home Alone Tonight Single Release
The album's third single, "Home Alone Tonight", released to country radio on November 23, 2015.
2015: Spring Break...Checkin' Out and Kill the Lights Albums Released
Luke Bryan released two studio albums, Spring Break...Checkin' Out and Kill the Lights, in 2015.
2015: Thanksgiving Halftime Performance
It was announced that Bryan would perform at halftime of the 2015 Thanksgiving match-up between the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers.
2015: 50th Annual ACM Awards
In 2015, Luke Bryan co-hosted the 50th annual ACM awards with Blake Shelton, performed "I See You", and won entertainer of the year.
2015: Forbes Estimated Income
In 2015, Forbes estimated Luke Bryan's annual income at $42.5 million.
March 14, 2016: Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day Single Release
The album's fourth single, "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day", released to country radio on March 14, 2016.
2016: Forever Country Performance
In 2016, Bryan was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again" and "I Will Always Love You" which celebrates 50 years of the CMA Awards.
2016: Farm Tour... Here's to the Farmer Album Released
Luke Bryan released his studio album, Farm Tour... Here's to the Farmer, in 2016.
February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI National Anthem Performance
On February 5, 2017, Bryan performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
September 2017: American Idol Judge Announcement
In September 2017, Bryan was announced as a judge for the revival of American Idol on ABC.
December 8, 2017: What Makes You Country Release
It served as the lead-off single to his sixth album, What Makes You Country, which was released on December 8, 2017.
2017: What Makes You Country Album Released
Luke Bryan released his studio album, What Makes You Country, in 2017.
October 22, 2018: What Makes You Country Single Release
The album's fourth single, the album's title track, released to country radio on October 22, 2018.
2018: 32 Bridge Entertainment Founded
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.
2018: Luke Bryan becomes American Idol Judge
Luke Bryan began judging on American Idol in 2018.
March 2019: "Knockin' Boots" Release
"Knockin' Boots" was released to country radio in March 2019.
October 2019: "What She Wants Tonight" Release
In October 2019, "What She Wants Tonight" was released to country radio as the second single from Bryan's upcoming album.
2019: Crash My Party wins Album of the Decade
In 2019, Bryan's 2013 album Crash My Party received the first Album of the Decade award from the Academy of Country Music.
January 2020: Born Here Live Here Die Here and Proud to Be Right Here Tour Announced
In January 2020, Luke Bryan announced his next album would be titled Born Here Live Here Die Here, scheduled for release on April 24, 2020. He also announced his upcoming Proud to Be Right Here Tour.
March 13, 2020: "One Margarita" Released
On March 13, 2020, Luke Bryan released "One Margarita", the third single from his upcoming album, Born Here Live Here Die Here.
April 24, 2020: Born Here Live Here Die Here Album Release Delay
Luke Bryan's album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, was originally scheduled to be released on April 24, 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 12, 2020: "Build Me A Daddy" Track and Music Video Release
Luke Bryan released the track "Build Me A Daddy" along with a music video for the song on June 12, 2020.
August 7, 2020: Born Here Live Here Die Here Album Release
Luke Bryan released his album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, on August 7, 2020, after a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 19, 2020: "Down to One" Single Release
On October 19, 2020, "Down to One" was released as the fourth single from Luke Bryan's album, Born Here Live Here Die Here.
2020: Born Here Live Here Die Here Album Released
Luke Bryan released his studio album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, in 2020.
April 9, 2021: Born Here Live Here Die Here Deluxe Edition Released
A Deluxe edition of Luke Bryan's album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, was released on April 9, 2021.
October 11, 2021: "Up" Single Release
On October 11, 2021, "Up" was released as the sixth single from the deluxe edition of Luke Bryan's album, Born Here Live Here Die Here.
2021: 55th Annual CMA Awards
Luke Bryan hosted the 55th annual CMA Awards in 2021, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee. He also won entertainer of the year.
November 2022: 56th Annual CMA Awards
In November 2022, Luke Bryan co-hosted the 56th annual CMA awards with Peyton Manning in Nashville, Tennessee.