Performers Announced For 10th Annual ACM Honors

Posted on August 11, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

The list of performers for the 10th Annual ACM Honorsceremony has just been announced, with Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum all set to take the stage. Lady A will host the two-hour ceremony, which will be held at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on August 30. The special will also make its television debut on September 9 at 9:00 PM ET on CBS.

 

·         ACM Honors is an evening celebrating the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards. Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Urban and Glen Campbell are among the Special Award winners at this year’s ceremony.

 

August 9th: On This Day

Posted on August 9, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

 

On this day in 2011, Luke Bryan released his third album, Tailgates & Tanlines. The album produced four singles, “Country Girl (Shake It For me)”, which hit #1 four on the charts,  “I Don’t Want This Night to End”,”Drunk on You”, and “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye”, which all hit #1.

Tailgates & Tanlines has since become 2x Platinum certified by the RIAA.

The CMA Music Festival Lineup Has Been Revealed

Posted on July 14, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

The lineup has been revealed for CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock. The show will feature solo performances by Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and more. Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett will co-host the special, which will air on August 3rd at 7:00 pm on ABC.

Luke Bryan Discusses His Upcoming 40th Birthday

Posted on July 11, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Luke Bryan is a little over a week away from his 40th birthday on July 17th, and he’ll admit that he’s not really looking forward to being over the hill. He told CMT, “I took 30 hard. Forty is tough. I want to be like 35 forever because you’re young enough to be cool. Then again, maybe turning 40 won’ be so bad. My wife Caroline says growing old is a privilege, and it is.”

 

 

Luke Bryan Hits No. 1 on Both Country Singles Charts

Posted on July 1, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Luke Bryan has hit No.1 on both country singles charts with “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Loving’ Every Day,” his 16th career No. 1 single and fourth consecutive No. 1 single from his fifth studio album, Kill The Lights. Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” also inspired Luke’s recently released new collection of apparel, HFE, available exclusively at Cabela’s.

Luke Bryan Hits #1 With “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day”

Posted on June 21, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Luke Bryan’s single “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” has reached the summit of both country singles charts this week, giving Bryan his 16th career #1 song and the fourth consecutive chart-topper from his latest album, Kill The Lights. Bryan learned of his latest #1 right before he co-hosted on NBC’s Today show yesterday (6/20), where he revealed the cover, title and release date of his first-ever Farm Tour EP, Farm Tour…Here’s To The Farmer.

 

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Blake Shelton took to Twitter over the weekend to congratulate his buddy Luke on his latest chart-topper. Blake said, “Congrats @LukeBryanOnline on your #1 song… Even though you are a complete douche bag and a horrible influence on children…And dumb.”

June 17th: On This Day

Posted on June 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2014, Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again” was going through another week at number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It was released in March as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, Crash My Party. The song has been certified Double Platinum.

 

Luke Bryan Announces Eighth Annual “Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2016”

Posted on June 9, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Luke Bryan has announced his eighth annual “Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2016,” which is set to make stops in eight farming communities this October. The tour will kick off in Gaston, South Carolina, on October 5th and will wrap up in Effingham, Illinois, on October 15th. To make this year’s “Farm Tour” even more exciting, Bryan will release his first-ever Farm Tour EP this fall in support of the trek.

 

May 19th: On This Day

Posted on May 19, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2014, Luke Bryan’s singles “Drink A Beer” and “Play It Again” were both Certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA. Both songs were off of Luke’s fourth album, Crash My Party.  Both songs helped the album reach Double Platinum status.

Kenny Chesney Named The Second Highest-Paid Musician 2015

Posted on May 13, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Billboard’s new ranking of the highest-paid musicians in 2015 has Kenny Chesney in at number  2 on the list, earning a combined total of 39.8 million last year. Luke Bryan also makes the top 10, finding the seventh spot with 23.1 million in total revenue.