History of Luke Bryan in Timeline

Luke Bryan is a highly successful American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. He has received numerous accolades, including five "Entertainer of the Year" awards and the Academy of Country Music's Album of the Decade award for his 2013 album, Crash My Party. Bryan is a best-selling music artist with over 75 million records sold worldwide. He is also known for his role as a judge on the television show American Idol since 2018.

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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 Older Sister Kelly

In 2007, Luke Bryan's older sister, Kelly, unexpectedly died at home due to unknown causes. This was a significant personal loss for Bryan.

2014: Started Raising Nephew and Nieces

Following the death of Kelly's husband, Ben Lee Cheshire, in 2014, Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline began raising their nephew and taking care of their nieces, taking on additional family responsibilities.

2015: Estimated Annual Income by Forbes

In 2015, Forbes estimated Luke Bryan's annual income to be $42.5 million, highlighting his financial success in the music industry.

2018: Started Record Label, 32 Bridge Entertainment

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

2021: Hosted CMA Awards and Won Entertainer of the Year

In 2021, Luke Bryan hosted the CMA awards for the first time. The awards show took place in Nashville, Tennessee, and during the show, Bryan won the entertainer of the year award.