Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson; Robby Klein via CMA Fest/Disney (ABC)

    CMA Fest 2025 ABC Special: Full List Of Songs, Performers, Hosts & More

    Posted on June 17, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Co-hosted Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson, the CMA Fest Special will air on Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC.

    Darius Rucker And Friends; Catherine Powell for Ryman Auditorium

    Darius Rucker And Friends Raise $815k For St. Jude, Surpassing $5 Million Raised to Date

    Posted on June 11, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Darius Rucker & Friends have raised over $5.1 million to date for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

    Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Honors His Kids With Heartfelt Performance Of “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on April 20, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Co-written by Tucker Beathard, Jeff Hyde, Brad Rempel and Ben Stennis, “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” appears on Luke Bryan’s latest album, Mind Of A Country Boy.

    Luke Bryan, Raising Cane's Todd Graves; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Luke Bryan Receives $1 Million Donation From Raising Cane’s Todd Graves For The Brett Boyer Foundation

    Posted on April 8, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “We know 36 kids who are alive today because of The Brett Boyer Foundation,” Bryan shared at the event.

    Kase Tippens, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kase Tippens Covers Red Clay Strays On ‘American Idol,’ But Judges Say “Your Time Is Not Quite Now”

    Posted on March 16, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “That was beautifully fourteen,” Bryan said, acknowledging that Tippens vocals needed a bit of work.

    Slater Nalley; Photo Provided by American Idol / ABC

    Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood And Luke Bryan Brought To Tears By Slater Nalley’s Emotional ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on March 9, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Slater Nalley’s American Idol audition could be remembered as one of the most powerful and emotional in the show’s history.

    Crews Wright, Luke Bryan; Photo Provided by American Idol / ABC

    17-Year-Old High School Student Crews Wright And Luke Bryan Sing Duet Of George Strait Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Boy, that was amazing! You going to go places, son,” Richie said, praising Crews Wright’s cover of George Strait’s “Fireman.”

    Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan; Courtesy of American Idol

    Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood And Lionel Richie Invite Viewers On Dream-Making Journey In New American Idol Promo Video

    Posted on January 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Season 23 of American Idol will launch with a two-hour premiere on March 9 at 8/7c via ABC.

    Post Malone, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll; Photos Courtesy of CBS via Nashville's Big Bash

    PHOTOS: Post Malone, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll & More Perform During Nashville’s Big Bash

    Posted on January 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Nashville rang in the New Year (2025) with a grand celebration in front of a record-setting crowd.

    Luke Bryan, Photo Courtesy of Jim Wright

    Luke Bryan Talks Leaving Party Anthems Behind On Family-Oriented New Album, ‘Mind Of A Country Boy’

    Posted on October 3, 2024

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    Melinda Lorge

    “These songs are what gets me right now. It reflects a lot of where I’m at,” Bryan shared.

    Peyton Manning, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of CMA Awards

    2024 CMA Awards: Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson Set To Co-Host

    Posted on September 30, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    2024 CMA Awards will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 from 8-11 PM EST.

    Luke Bryan, Photo Courtesy of Jim Wright

    Luke Bryan Reveals “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” Was Inspired By Early Trials and Tribulations of Relationship With Wife Caroline

    Posted on April 5, 2024

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    Melanie Rooten

    The tune is said to have Luke Bryan’s signature sound, all while kicking off a brand new era of the country crooner.

    Luke Bryan, Elleigh Marie; Photo Courtesy of American Idol

    Luke Bryan Predicts Elleigh Marie Is Top 10 Worthy On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 17, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “There’s just really beautiful things going on in your voice,” Bryan gushed.

    Luke's 32 Bridge, Riley Strain; Photo Courtesy of Andrew Wendowski and Metro Nashville PD

    Luke Bryan And Luke’s 32 Bridge Issue Statements On Disappearance Of 22-Year-Old Riley Strain

    Posted on March 15, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Strain went missing on March 8 after being kicked out of Luke’s 32 Bridge. Now, the country star and the bar are speaking out.

    Luke Bryan, Aniston Pate; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Reveals Special American Idol Moment He Shared With Aniston Pate That Didn’t Air On TV

    Posted on March 3, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The American Idol judge and contestant joined forces for a duet of Shenandoah’s “The Church on Cumberland Road.”