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Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan and More Turn Up for Kentucky Derby Galas – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:30:39 +0000

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and country stars like Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan, among others, were on hand at the Friday night (May 3) galas. Lambert, looking lovely in a peachy-pink strapless dress and intricate hat, attended and performed at the Barnstable-Brown gala, as did Kid Rock. Bryan performed at the Unbridled Eve [...]

Luke Bryan Buys Jason Aldean a New Ride

Megan Pacella — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:03 +0000

Nobody is quite as good at gift-giving as your best friend. And it’s obvious that Luke Bryan is one of Jason Aldean‘s closest pals, because over the weekend Bryan surprised his buddy with a 1976 Bronco. It’s hard to say how Bryan managed to find Aldean’s dream car — but he pulled it off. On [...]

Luke Bryan Was Thinking of Late Siblings When He Won Entertainer of the Year

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:00:59 +0000

Budding superstar Luke Bryan couldn't have been more surprised when he won Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7). The stunned singer cried as he took to the podium to accept the honor. He says they were tears of both happiness and sorrow, as he was thinking of his late brother and sister.

Luke Bryan Cries as He Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACMs

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:50:38 +0000

In a surprise upset, Luke Bryan took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night (April 7) -- beating out more established stars like Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

2013 ACM Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:57 +0000

The big 2013 ACM Awards winners in Las Vegas were Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. Lambert took home three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single and Song of the Year for 'Over You.' The singer couldn't help but become emotional as she accepted her fifth straight Female Vocalist trophy.

Luke Bryan Almost Turned Down Co-Hosting the ACMs With Blake Shelton

Christina Vinson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:30:18 +0000

Luke Bryan is bigger than ever, with four ACM Awards nominations and a super successful Dirt Road Diaries Tour, but even the biggest stars have a case of nerves. In fact, when he was asked to step into the iconic Reba McEntire's shoes of co-hosting the ACMs, he almost turned down the offer.

Luke Bryan Covers Billboard, Reveals His Biggest Dream

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:42:07 +0000

Luke Bryan's big year just got even bigger. The singer, who saw his 'Spring Break…Here to Party' record hit No.1 on the Billboard chart and is gearing up for his first stint as an ACM Awards co-host, just landed the cover of Billboard. That's a huge feather in the singer's cowboy hat, since the industry magazine is taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the Luke Bryan brand.

Luke Bryan Scores His First No. 1 Album in Billboard

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:15:36 +0000

Luke Bryan just checked another item off his bucket list. The country fan favorite's new collection 'Spring Break ... Here to Party' opened in the No. 1 position on the Billboard charts -- selling more copies than stars like Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, and even out-selling a collection of unreleased tracks by legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Luke Bryan Gets His Flirt on With 'Chelsea Lately' Staffer

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:14:59 +0000

As he makes the rounds to promote his 'Spring Break...Here to Party' record, Luke Bryan paid a visit to 'Chelsea Lately' to have a little one-on-one chat with the acid-tongued host. Turns out they talked quite a bit about his ACM Awards co-host Blake Shelton's drinking habits, but the funniest part of this clip is when Sarah Colonna, a 'Chelsea' staffer, showed up, clearly crushing on the country cutie. That's when Bryan gets his flirt on.

Rodeo Houston Kicks Off, Win Tickets to Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan

Danny Merrell — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:40:42 +0000

It's officially under way.

One of the biggest and best rodeos in the world, Rodeo Houston, got underway last night with cowboys, cowgirls, and Toby Keith in concert. Performances continue through March 17th, and we've teamed up with Coca Cola for your chance to win tickets to two of the hottest shows.

Luke Bryan Reacts to Being Chosen as Blake Shelton's ACMs Co-Host

Christina Vinson — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:30:58 +0000

The ever-humorous Luke Bryan once again displays his confidence and tongue-in-cheek humor as he reacts to being chosen as Blake Shelton’s co-host for the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards, replacing the lovely Reba McEntire. While no one could ever replace our favorite redhead, we can see lots of laughs ahead as Bryan takes the microphone.

Blake Shelton's 2013 ACM Awards Co-Host? Luke Bryan!

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:26:23 +0000

The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosting gig goes to Blake Shelton and… Luke Bryan! Shelton will be returning for his third stint as the co-host of the ACMs, but the award show’s longstanding host, Reba McEntire, has resigned from her position on the red carpet event’s stage. Thankfully, it’d be hard to think [...]

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean Get Matching Tattoos

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:00:37 +0000

Those who sing together ... get inked together? Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean have placed their solidarity for the Buck Commander franchise on display, tattooing the company's logo on their biceps as a form of permanent endorsement.

Luke Bryan Sweeps 2012 ACAs Show With Nine Awards, Including Artist of the Year

Megan Pacella — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:12:32 +0000

In order to honor the ultimate 2012 American Country Awards artist, Jewel and her husband, bull rider Ty Murray, took to the stage to announce the Artist of the Year winner. It's been such a great year for country music that it was kind of difficult to guess which artist would snag the coveted guitar award.

Jason Aldean Turned Down 'Drunk on You' by Luke Bryan

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:30:12 +0000

It's hard to imagine anyone but Luke Bryan making 'Drunk on You' one of country music's 2012 summertime smashes, but according to Jason Aldean, he had first dibs on the sexy mid-tempo track. Aldean ultimately turned down the tune because it didn't fit the sonic direction of his latest album, 'Night Train.'

Luke Bryan Scores First-Ever Win at the 2012 American Music Awards for Favorite Country Male

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:40:56 +0000

Luke Bryan won the 2012 American Music Award for Favorite Country Male during Sunday's (Nov. 18) TV broadcast. He beat out his 'The Only Way I Know' cohorts Jason Aldean and Eric Church for the prize, which was presented by Lady Antebellum.

Luke Bryan Lands at No. 1 With 'Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye'

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:30:36 +0000

Luke Bryan is back at the top of the country singles chart. The singer's latest hit, 'Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,' comes in at No. 1 on the Mediabase / Country Aircheck this week, while last week's chart-topper -- Lee Brice's 'Hard to Love' -- remains at the top on the Billboard country singles chart.

Jason Aldean (Featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church), 'The Only Way I Know' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:00:38 +0000

Jason Aldean's new single 'The Only Way I Know' weaves from the same spool as his biggest hits. Themes of hard work, loyalty and small town values have been at the core of hits like 'Fly Over States,' 'Tattoos on This Town,' and most recently, 'Take a Little Ride,' even if you need to look beyond the cutie in the passenger seat to find them. On the new single from 'Night Train,' Aldean's message is more direct. but no less effective.

2012 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:30:06 +0000

A new class of country heroes has taken over the Male Vocalist of the Year category at the CMA Awards. Once-familiar names like Chesney and Paisley have been purged from the list of nominees, with newcomers like Luke Bryan and Eric Church filling the spots in 2012. While one can argue for someone other than these five men, it's difficult to argue against any of them. Who do you think will win the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

New Champ Sarah Darling Faces Aldean and Friends [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:56:25 +0000

Sarah Darling and her new release, 'Home to Me' is our new champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash after defeating 5-time winner, Hunter Hayes.

In the first defense of her title, Darling will take on the new one from Jason Aldean, which features Luke Bryan and Eric Church.