Luke Bryan’s 'Crash My Playa' Festival Kicks Off Today
Jan 19, 2022
Luke Bryan is ready to party in Mexico. The singer’s “Crash My Playa” festival kicks off today, with a lineup that includes headliners Luke, Jason Aldean and Dustin Lynch. The four-day fest, in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, also features Jimmie Allen,…
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