On August 14, 2007, 10 years ago... Luke Bryan released his very first album, "I'll Stay Me." In those 10 years, he has risen to the top of country music charts and definitely made a name for himself in the world of country music. To honor and celebrate now one of the most popular artists (and my all time favorite), I decided to dedicate this article to him by composing a list of 10 major things that have happened to Luke in the past 10 years.
1. 18 No. 1 Songs
"Do I," "Rain Is A Good Thing," "Someone Else Calling You Baby," "I Don’t Want This Night to End," "Drunk on You," "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye," "Crash My Party," "That's My Kind of Night," "Drink A Beer," "Play It Again," "Roller Coaster," "I See You," "Kick the Dust Up," "Strip It Down," "Home Alone Tonight (feat. Karen Fairchild)," "Huntin', Fishin', Lovin' Everyday," "Move," and "Fast."
2. Two-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year
In 2014 and 2015, Luke was back-to-back CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year!
3. 5 Studio Albums and 8 EPs
Starting with his first album, I'll Stay Me, in 2007, Luke has produced 4 more studio albums since, along with 8 Extended Plays. Word on the street is that he has album No. 6 coming out within the next year.
4. Broke a 27- year chart record for having 6 No. 1's off of one album
His most recent album, Kill the Lights, broke the record for the number of #1s of a single album, with six No. 1s: "Kick the Dust Up," "Strip It Down," "Home Alone Tonight (feat. Karen Fairchild)," "Huntin', Fishin', Lovin' Everyday," "Move" and "Fast."
5. Co-Hosted the ACM Awards 5 times
Luke first co-hosted the ACM Awards with Blake Shelton in 2013 thru 2015. Then in 2016 and 2017, Luke brought on Dierks Bentley to co-host the award show with him.
6. Performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl LI (51)
Regardless of who you wanted to win, Luke Bryan most definitely was the real Super Bowl Champion.
7. Has a wax figure dedicated to him at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
This past spring, wax-figure Luke joins many other country music legends in the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in Nashville.
8. Five-headlining tours and played 14 stadium shows
This picture is from when I saw him at Mile High Stadium in Denver... The greatest night of my entire life!
Dirt Road Diaries Tour was Luke's very first headline tour, which was in 2013. Prior to his first headliner, he had been on tour with several other big-name country artists, such as Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum.
That's My Kind of Night Tour 2014-2015, Kick the Dust Up Tour 2015, Kill the Lights Tour 2016-17, Huntin', Fishin', Lovin' Everyday Tour 2017. Starting in 2014, Luke headlined at 14 different stadiums, such as Heinz Field, Soldier Field, Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, Gillette Stadium, Levi Stadium, NRG Stadium, AT&T Stadium, US Bank Stadium, and more!
9. Exhibition featured at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2015
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville hosted an exhibition on Luke which focused on his hometown roots in Leesburg, GA and followed his ride to stardom.
10. Sold out Madison Square Garden in 5-minutes
Being able to perform at MSG is already a big deal for any performer, but selling it out in 5-minutes is something extraordinary. Way to go, Luke!
