Luke Bryan reveals his sister’s cause of death: ‘It was just tragic beyond words’

Luke Bryan reveals his sister’s cause of death: ‘It was just tragic beyond words’

Luke Bryan is getting candid on his sister Kelly Bryan’s sudden death in 2007 at the age of 39. “I’ve never really explained what happened to my sister,” the country superstar, 49, shared while on Tuesday’s episode of the CNN podcast, “All There Is with Anderson Cooper.” “There’s some misinformation out there on the internet, and … Read more

Luke Bryan responds after getting hit in the face with a ball mid-show

Luke Bryan responds after getting hit in the face with a ball mid-show

One country girl did more than just shake it. Country star Luke Bryan is speaking out after a fan hit him with a ball during a recent concert. As seen in a TikTok video posted on July 27, Bryan, 49, was mid-chorus of his 2011 hit “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” at the North … Read more

Luke Bryan gets nailed in the face by flying object while performing at State Fair

Luke Bryan gets nailed in the face by flying object while performing at State Fair

This was not his kind of night. Luke Bryan was struck in the face while performing at the North Dakota State Fair on Saturday. As seen in a fan TikTok video, the country star, 49, was singing the chorus of his hit song “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” when an object flew on the … Read more

Luke Bryan pokes fun at Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, HR boss Kristin Cabot captured on Coldplay kiss cam: ‘Don’t get caught tonight!’

Luke Bryan pokes fun at Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, HR boss Kristin Cabot captured on Coldplay kiss cam: ‘Don’t get caught tonight!’

He’s got jokes. Country music star Luke Bryan poked fun at the Astronomer CEO and his alleged head-of-HR mistress after the pair were caught getting close during a Coldplay concert Wednesday night. The “Drunk on You” singer joked about the viral story during his show at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on … Read more

What do tickets cost to see Luke Bryan on tour in 2025?

What do tickets cost to see Luke Bryan on tour in 2025?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Time to get your buzz on. Luke Bryan is currently one week into his nationwide ‘Country Came On Tour’ and has nearly … Read more

Jelly Roll confesses he once ‘pooped’ himself mid-performance: ‘I overshared again’

Jelly Roll confesses he once ‘pooped’ himself mid-performance: ‘I overshared again’

Somebody save him. Rapper and singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has revealed that he once “pooped” himself while performing a concert. The surprising confession came on Friday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show” as Jelly Roll and his “American Idol” co-star, country legend Luke Bryan, discussed some of their most … Read more

Luke-alike? Luke Bryan reveals which country singer he is mistaken for — even in his hometown: ‘It is very true really’

Luke-alike? Luke Bryan reveals which country singer he is mistaken for — even in his hometown: ‘It is very true really’

Talk about crashing his party. Even in Luke Bryan’s own hometown, he gets mistaken for another certain country superstar. On Friday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the “American Idol” judge, 48, revealed that people often think he’s former “The Voice” coach Blake Shelton. Luke Bryan recounted a story where he was mistaken for Blake … Read more

Luke Bryan on Beyoncé’s CMA snub: ‘If you’re gonna make country albums, come into our world’

Luke Bryan on Beyoncé’s CMA snub: ‘If you’re gonna make country albums, come into our world’

Luke Bryan has entered the chat about Beyoncé’s CMA snub. The country superstar — who will return to co-host the CMA Awards on Nov. 20 with NFL legend Peyton Manning and 2023 Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson — gave his thoughts about Beyoncé being shut out of nominations for her history-making “Cowboy Carter” album … Read more

Carrie Underwood returns to ‘American Idol’ roots, opens up about what she’s looking for in contestants

Carrie Underwood returns to ‘American Idol’ roots, opens up about what she’s looking for in contestants

Carrie Underwood’s “American Idol” return is 20 years in the making. The “Before He Cheats” singer was recently tapped to replace Katy Perry on the judges’ panel for the 25th season of the hit competition show.  During an appearance at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour inside Resorts World Las Vegas, Underwood gave insight on the three ways she … Read more

Carrie Underwood expected to replace Katy Perry as ‘American Idol’ judge

Carrie Underwood expected to replace Katy Perry as  ‘American Idol’ judge

Carrie Underwood is heading back to “American Idol.” The Grammy-winning singer, 41, is expected to be named a new judge of the singing competition show that made her famous, according to Deadline. Underwood will join judges Lionel Richie, 75, and Luke Bryan, 48, while replacing Katy Perry, 39, who announced earlier this year that she … Read more

Stars ‘in the talks’ to replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ revealed — after Meghan Trainor begged for gig

Stars ‘in the talks’ to replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ revealed — after Meghan Trainor begged for gig

Baby they’re fireworks.  After Katy Perry’s departure from “American Idol” following her seven-season stint as a judge, fellow judges are teasing who will replace her.  “I’ve said several names,” Luke Bryan, 47, told Billboard.  “I think Pink has been in the talks, Miley Cyrus has been in the talks, Meghan Trainor has been in the … Read more

How much are tickets to the Barefoot Music Festival in Wildwood, NJ?

How much are tickets to the Barefoot Music Festival in Wildwood, NJ?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Surf’s up, country fans. On June 20-23, the annual Barefoot Music Festival returns to Wildwood, NJ’s Wildwood Beach for four days of boot scootin’ country music, fun and … Read more

Luke Bryan suffers brutal fall on his back after slipping on fan’s cell phone: I’m calling my lawyer

Luke Bryan suffers brutal fall on his back after slipping on fan’s cell phone: I’m calling my lawyer

An absolute wipeout. Luke Bryan took a brutal fall as he performed on stage at the Coast City Country Festival in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday — all because of a fan’s cell phone. He then asked a crowd member to show him footage. “You’re Snapchatting. You can’t Snapchat this s–t,” he said. Despite the country singer, … Read more

Luke Bryan reacts to Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ exit — is he next?

Luke Bryan reacts to Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ exit — is he next?

He’s gonna miss her “Unconditionally.” Luke Bryan said it wasn’t a “huge shock” that fellow “American Idol” judge Katy Perry plans to exit the singing competition after this season. “I had heard whispers that she was thinking about it — it wasn’t like a huge shock,” the country star, 47, told Taste of Country. “I … Read more

‘American Idol’ contestant mocks Luke Bryan — and he fires back

‘American Idol’ contestant mocks Luke Bryan — and he fires back

It was not idol-istic.  Season 22 “American Idol” contestant Madai ChaKell had an awkward and heated exchange with judge Luke Bryan during Sunday night’s episode.  Bryan, 47, had already given ChaKell a “no” vote” during her first audition. So matters between the singer and judge were already not warm.  When she performed again, she belted … Read more

NYC, NJ singers to showcase their vocal chops on ‘American Idol’

NYC, NJ singers to showcase their vocal chops on ‘American Idol’

These local talents are hitting all the right notes. Singers from New York and New Jersey are showcasing their vocal chops on “American Idol’s” Hollywood Week episode, airing Sunday on ABC. Among the aspiring “Idols” who wowed celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan was Brooklynite Ajii Hafeez, who credits his keyboard teacher … Read more

Katy Perry cringes in horror as ‘American Idol’ contestant sings ‘I Kissed a Girl’

Katy Perry cringes in horror as ‘American Idol’ contestant sings ‘I Kissed a Girl’

This contestant sang “I Kissed a Girl” … but Katy Perry did not like it. “American Idol” judge Perry appeared to cringe after one contestant took a massive gamble and sang the pop star’s 2008 hit “I Kissed a Girl” during Sunday night’s episode. The bold and rather theatrical cover of Perry’s debut single came … Read more

How Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter fared while auditioning on ‘American Idol’

How Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter fared while auditioning on ‘American Idol’

She’s a Honky Tonk Girl.  Emmy Russell, 24, the granddaughter of the late country music legend Loretta Lynn, auditioned for “American Idol” on Sunday night’s episode of the ABC music competition show, surprising the judges.  Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan seemed to be in the dark about her impressive family tree — at … Read more

62 biggest music festivals 2024: Get tickets for Coachella, Bonnaroo, more

62 biggest music festivals 2024: Get tickets for Coachella, Bonnaroo, more

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a little-known fact: Music festivals take place year round. Typically from February through November, huge rock, Hip-Hop, jazz, punk, K-Pop, metal, folk and country stars join forces … Read more

This ‘American Idol’ winner wants to take Katy Perry’s judging seat: ‘Putting my name in the hat’

This ‘American Idol’ winner wants to take Katy Perry’s judging seat: ‘Putting my name in the hat’

Can she bring the Sparks back to “American Idol?” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks says she wants to return to the reality show as a judge after Katy Perry announced she’s leaving her role on the judging panel later this year. “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol,” Sparks, 34, tweeted on Friday. “I hear a seat opened up … Read more