Luke Bryan’s new docuseries, My Dirt Road Diary, will premiere Friday (August 6th) exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.

Luke says he got to look back at some of the amazing moments in his life and career after watching his new docuseries.

“Watching the docuseries and looking back at everything that’s transpired, you know, sometimes when you’re in the middle of living something, you don’t really get to kinda stop and smell the roses,” says Luke. “So, this really gets to show me all of the amazing stuff that music has made in my life, and I get to see kind of where I was and how small my children were when I was getting started and the house that me and my wife were living in at the time, and then we go full circle. So, being able to have your life kind of unfold and seeing the positives and the negatives is just really something special.”

Luke adds, “My most proud moment watching the docuseries is just seeing all my friends and family and people that have supported me in there talk about me, just hearing what they’ve gotta say and being a part of the ride, it just makes me, when you can make your parents proud at the age I’m at, it’s just an unbelievable feeling.”

The five-part docuseries follows the Georgia native as he experiences the ups, downs, triumphs, and tragedies along the road to unprecedented success. Through original home videos, interviews, and incredibly personal footage, viewers will get a backstage pass experience into the life of the country music superstar. All episodes of Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary will premiere on Friday, August 6,

Luke, who is making his way up the country charts with his latest smash “Waves,” is back on the road with his Proud To Be Right Here Tour making stops in Bangor, Maine, Gilford, New Hampshire and Philadelphia this weekend.

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Luke Bryan appears on Live With Kelly and Ryan on Friday (August 6th) to talk about his new imdb documentary, My Dirt Road Diary, as well as returning to the judges’ table for American Idol and much more.

Keith Urban and Sam Williams have been announced as performers for this year’s ACM Honors, taking place August 25^th at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The event, which also includes performances by Lauren Alaina, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde, Lee Ann Womack, HARDY, Toby Keith, Jamey Johnson, Lady A and event hosts Carly Pearce and Chris Janson, among others, will be livestreamed on the Circle Network’s social channels, as well as a television special to air later this year.

Lauren Alaina recently released the lyric video for a new song “It Was Me,” which will be featured on her new album, Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World, due September 3rd.

The iconic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a fifth season on ABC, while celebrating the franchise’s historic 20th season overall, when it returns spring 2022. Last season, ABC’s “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 series in its two-hour time period for the second year in a row among Adults 18-49. In addition, “American Idol” finished among the Top 5 unscripted series last season with Total Viewers (No. 4).

“Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan are music and industry icons that have become synonymous with ‘Idol’ on ABC,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “Their star power is unmatched, and their support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited from their wisdom over the past four seasons—and they’re ready to do it again. As we begin a momentous season, I think it’s safe to say this dream team has officially cemented their legacy on ‘Idol.’”

“’American Idol’ is still the original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business,” said executive producer and showrunner Megan Wolflick. “The chemistry and passion Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan bring is second to none. We couldn’t be more ecstatic that they are returning for this iconic 20th season in search of the freshest new talent that this nation has to offer.”

“We are thrilled that Katy, Lionel, Luke and Ryan will be back to help discover our next American Idol,” said executive producer Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media. “This dream team has selected and guided some of the most talented ‘Idol’ contestants in the history of the series, and we can’t wait to see who they’ll find next.”

Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. For the second year in a row, “Idol Across America” offers hopefuls the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an “American Idol” producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge audition round of the competition. Last season’s first-ever “Idol Across America” virtual auditions successfully kicked off many hopeful’s “American Idol” journeys, including ABC’s season-four winner, Chayce Beckham.

“Idol Across America” auditions will be held as follows (subject to change):

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (Aug. 6)

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York (Aug. 8)

Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Aug. 11)

Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Aug. 13)

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Aug. 16)

Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee (Aug. 18)

Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada (Aug. 21)

Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming (Aug. 23)

Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Aug. 25)

Open Call: Nationwide (Aug. 27)

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah (Aug. 31)

Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (Sept. 2)

Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. (Sept. 8)

Open Call: The South (Sept. 10)

Open Call: East Coast (Sept. 13)

Open Call: West Coast (Sept. 16)

Open Call: Nationwide (Sept. 21)

For information on how to sign up for “Idol Across America” and a chance to virtually audition in front of an “American Idol” producer, please visit www.americanidol.com/auditions. More details on specific dates, full eligibility requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions are available on the website. Contestants must be at least 15 years old to audition and may do so on any “Idol Across America” date regardless of your location.

Luke is currently sitting in the Top 5 on the country charts with his latest smash, “Waves.” You can also catch Luke on his Proud To Be Right Here 2021 Tour, as well as his imdbtv.com docuseries, Dirt Road Diaries, which will be available beginning Friday (August 6th).

Luke Bryan will appear on ABC’s Live With Kelly and Ryan on Friday (August 6th). He will chat about his new imdb.com docuseries, Dirt Road Diaries.

Reba McEntire is joined by buddies Brooks & Dunn for their final shows in Las Vegas this December. Tickets go on sale for the December 1st – 15th shows at The Colosseum this Friday.  “I can’t wait to be back in Vegas with my buddies @BrooksAndDunn  for our final shows at the @ColosseumatCP  Dec 1-15! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM PT. Don’t miss your last chance to see us #TogetherInVegas!

I can’t wait to be back in Vegas with my buddies @BrooksAndDunn for our final shows at the @ColosseumatCP Dec 1-15! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM PT. Don’t miss your last chance to see us #TogetherInVegas! https://t.co/469JWfqwU8 pic.twitter.com/mqdkhiseUA

— Reba McEntire (@reba) August 2, 2021

Join Maddie & Tae as they rate their past red carpet looks in their latest YouTube video.

Keith Urban graces the new issue of Rolling Stone Australia, which will hit newsstands Down Under September 6th. Keith, who is sitting inside the Top 10 on the country charts with “One Too Many” feat. P!nk, rejoins The Voice Australia as a coach, premiering this weekend.

.@rollingstoneaus 🇦🇺 available September 6
Pre-order/subscribe: https://t.co/F12gmHk0Hi

Photographer: Tim Ashton
Stylist: Nichhia Wippell
Grooming: Sophie Roberts pic.twitter.com/FY9XtbHGyA

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) August 2, 2021

Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan played to a sold-out hometown crowd in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night, the seventh stop on his “Proud To Be Right Here Tour” with dates scheduled through the fall. Dylan Scott and Caylee Hammack were the scheduled opening guests along with DJ Rock.

During Luke’s set Dylan and Caylee were brought back to the stage to perform “All My Friends Say” with him, both eagerly enjoying their first-ever performances at Bridgestone.

Fans were delighted by Luke’s planned surprise to have Jason Aldean join him as well as spontaneous showtime surprise guest appearances by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Morgan Wallen, who was warmly welcomed back to the stage by Luke’s fans.

At the close of the concert Luke exclaimed, “This has been one of the favorite nights of my life!”

Last night’s concert marks the fifth consecutive time Luke has sold-out Bridgestone Arena with back-to-back sold-out dates in the Arena in both 2013 and 2017.

In 2015 Luke became the only country act to sell out Vanderbilt Stadium joining an elite list of musicians like the Dave Matthews Band, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones and U2.  In 2018, Luke’s concert on Broadway drew 30,000 fans to celebrate the grand opening of LUKE’S 32 BRDIGE FOOD + DRINK and in 2017 60,000 fans gathered in downtown Music City to see Luke perform from the rooftop of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge as the Nashville Predators played game 6 for the Stanley Cup.

Since the tour launched earlier this month, media has exclaimed Luke’s performances “set the bar high for the rest of the concert season,” “was electrifying” as “the excitement of watching live music was evident in the crowd” and he “remains an imminently affable presence on stage.”

2021 PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR DATES:
July 31 Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
Aug 5   Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
Aug 6   Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Aug 7   Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Aug 8   Philadelphia, PA – BB&T Pavilion
Aug 12 Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Aug 13 Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 14 Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Aug 19 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Aug 20 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Aug 21 Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug 27 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Aug 28 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Aug 29 Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
Sept 3   Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheater
Sept 23 San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept 24 Phoenix, AZ – AK-Chin Pavilion
Sept 30 Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
Oct 1    Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
Oct 2    Portland, OR – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
Oct 8    Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center
Oct 9    Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Oct 10  Sacramento, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Oct 14  Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
Oct 15  Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
Oct 16  San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater

Dylan Scott on all dates
Caylee Hammack on all dates through August 14
Runaway June on all dates beginning August 19
DJ Rock on all dates

Lipton Iced Tea is the official sponsor of the PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR. CITI is the official presale credit card and Live Nation is the official tour promoter.

Proud To Be Right Here Tour Playlist

The CMA announced a new TV special, CMA Summer Jam, which is a three-hour star-studded concert event on September 2nd at 8pm ET on ABC. Filmed at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater and other locations at some of the hottest spots in Music City, the special features performances and collaborations curated by the artists themselves.

Artists such as Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood, as well as Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Breland, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, Lainey Wilson and Dwight Yoakam.

Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will bring his “Proud To Be Right Here Tour” to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this Friday, July 30th to perform to a SOLD-OUT hometown crowd. The concert, that also features special guests Dylan Scott and Caylee Hammack along with DJ Rock, is the eighth time Luke has performed for sold-out or beyond capacity crowds in Nashville with back-to-back sold-out dates in Bridgestone Arena in both 2013 and 2017 and in 2015 Luke became the only country act to sell out Vanderbilt Stadium joining an elite list of musicians like the Dave Matthews Band, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones and U2.  In 2018, Luke’s concert on Broadway drew 30,000 fans to celebrate the grand opening of LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK and in 2017 60,000 fans gathered in downtown Music City to see Luke perform from the rooftop of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge as the Nashville Predators played game 6 for the Stanley Cup. The Tennessean/USA Today previewed the Nashville show HERE.

Between stops on his tour, Luke recently invited People Magazine to his farm outside of Nashville to talk about his life and career and the stories shared in the upcoming Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Dairy, an original five-part docuseries set to premiere on Friday, August 6, exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service. Luke’s People cover will begin hitting newsstands everywhere on Friday. Read the cover story HERE.

Luke will make additional appearances to talk about the docuseries on LIVE with Kelly & Ryan on Friday, August 6th, and Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist on August 8th.

About Luke Bryan
Since his debut, Luke Bryan has garnered 26 #1 hits and has more RIAA certified digital singles than any other country artist with 68.5 million, has 15.6 billion streams worldwide, and has sold nearly 13 million albums. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for 12 million fans inclusive of 36 stadium concerts, Farm Tours, Spring Break shows, and seven sold-out ‘Crash My Playa’ destination concert events. Luke has won over 50 major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. His third and most recent Entertainer win was awarded by the Academy of Country Music this April, and he also holds two Entertainer honors by the Country Music Association. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards – as well as being named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the ‘Most Heard Artist of the Decade’ by Country Aircheck, and the ‘Artist Humanitarian Recipient’ by the Country Radio Broadcasters this February. Luke recently wrapped his fourth season as a celebrity judge, alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, on ABC’s American Idol. This spring he released a deluxe version of his #1 debuting BORN HERE LIVE HERE DIE HERE (Deluxe Edition).

Luke Bryan says his upcoming IMDb TV Original Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary docuseries is pretty emotional for him and believes it will be emotional for the fans as well.

“To watch the docuseries, I mean it’s just an emotional ride,” says the five-time Entertainer of the Year. “To see footage of my brother when he was young, to see some of these images of me and my sister and us growing up as kids, to and even, the toughest part is actually having my brother-in-law Lee in the interview process. We could have certainly never imagined that he wouldn’t be here. So, I mean, there’s some moments in there where it’s just impossible not to get emotional and shed some tears and I think, as the fans dive into this, they’ll feel all those emotions and really hopefully be wrapped up in this story of my life.”

The five-part docuseries follows the Georgia native as he experiences the ups, downs, triumphs, and tragedies along the road to unprecedented success. Through original home videos, interviews, and incredibly personal footage, viewers will get a backstage pass experience into the life of the country music superstar. All episodes of Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary will premiere on Friday, August 6, exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.

Luke, who is making his way up the country charts with his latest smash “Waves,” is back on the road with his Proud To Be Right Here Tour making stops in Cincinnati, Ohio, Charlotte, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend.

Luke Bryan is peeling back the layers and revealing his inner most thoughts, dreams and feelings, as well as his big career moments in the new five-part docuseries, which will be available to watch next month. Fans will be able to watch the five-time Entertainer of the Year experience the ups, downs, triumphs and tragedies along the road to unprecedented success. Through original home videos, interviews, and incredibly personal footage, viewers will get a backstage pass experience into the life of the country music superstar.

While the documentary chronicles his life and career, we wanted to know what he thought his three biggest career moments were. The Georgia native told us, “The top three moments in my career musically I would say is when I got my record deal, winning Entertainer of the Year from the ACMs and CMAs and probably first time I got to play on the Grand Ole Opry.”

All episodes of Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary will premiere on Friday, August 6th, exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.

Luke is currently sitting inside the Top 10 on the country charts with his latest song, “Waves.”

Luke Bryan returned to the road over the weekend on his Proud To Be Right Here Tour, becoming the first major country tour to hit the road this year. After a forced fifteen-month hiatus shut down the concert industry, Luke, along with guests Dylan Scott, Caylee Hammack and DJ Rock, played to capacity crowds in Syracuse, Hershey, and Boston.

The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year anticipated getting back on the road. “There’s been so much anticipation that we’ve moved tour dates around and we’ve waited for this moment where we can all get back out on the road – the band, the crew, the bus drivers, the truck drivers, the catering people – but then when we stand in front of those crowds and we physically see the people out there having fun, nothing is more special than that,” says Luke. “I make my music to get on stage and perform live, and when I get the opportunity to do it, it’s gonna be amazing.”

His PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR is slated to run through October 16th with 35+ shows. His next stops on the trek are Friday (July 16th) in Hartford, Connecticut; Saturday (July 17th) in Bristow, Virginia and Sunday (July 18th) in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Luke has jumped to Top 10 on the country charts with his latest single, “Waves.”