History of Luke Bryan in Timeline

Luke Bryan is a highly successful American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. He has won multiple "Entertainer of the Year" awards from both the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association. His 2013 album, Crash My Party, was recognized as the Album of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music in 2019. Bryan is among the best-selling music artists globally, boasting over 75 million records sold. In addition to his music career, he has served 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. They have two sons together and live in Williamson County, near Nashville.

2007: Death of Kelly Bryan

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

2014: Raising Nieces and Nephew

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.

2015: Estimated Annual Income

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

2015: ACM Awards Hosting and Win

In 2015, Luke Bryan hosted the 50th annual ACM awards with Blake Shelton, sang "I See You," and won entertainer of the year.

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2018: Establishment of 32 Bridge Entertainment

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