2021 ACM Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge Luke Bryan is set to perform his new single “Waves” on ABC’s American Idol this Sunday, May 16th (8:00-10:00 PM EDT).

“Waves,” written by Zach Crowell, Ryan Hurd and Chase McGill, is the fifth single from BORN HERE LIVE HERE DIE HERE (Deluxe Edition), which was released last month with six additional songs. “Waves” is the follow-up to the project’s already four consecutive #1 singles. Get the album HERE.

Fans can tune in to see Luke, along with fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, on American Idol each Sunday night through May 23 on ABC.

Luke will launch his upcoming “Proud To Be Right Here Tour” on July 8 in Syracuse, NY. The tour will run through October and will feature special guests Dylan Scott, Caylee Hammack, Runaway June along with DJ Rock.

Luke just announced his first-ever headlining-run of shows in Las Vegas at The Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas, a 5,000-capacity, world-class theatre that will open its doors this November. Luke’s show dates at Resorts World Las Vegas are Feb. 11-12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 2022. Luke’s Las Vegas run of shows will come on the heels of his seventh sold-out “Crash My Playa” destination concert event in Mexico taking place Jan. 19-22, 2022.

About Luke Bryan 

Luke wrapped 2020 as Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s by reigning on their charts with 11 #1s on the Hot Country Songs chart and nine #1s on the Top Country Albums chart during the last decade. Since his debut in 2009, Luke has garnered 26 #1 hits and has more RIAA certified digital singles than any other country artist with 54.5 million. Luke has also tallied 14.6 Billion streams, 12.5 million albums sold with four Platinum albums, two 4x-Platinum albums, seven RIAA certified albums, 22 Platinum singles and 12 Multi-Platinum singles. Luke’s seven headline concert tours have played for 12 million fans including 36 stadium concerts, 11 Farm Tours, six years of Spring Break shows and six sold-out Crash My Playa concert events.

He was recognized as a CMT Artist of the Year six consecutive times, was named the Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Country Music three times! and the Country Music Association twice. He was honored as a NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year. In total Luke has won over 50 music awards including seven ACM awards including his honor as the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two CMA awards, an iHeart and a Teen Choice award and more. Luke was also named the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck and he was recently honored by the Country Radio Broadcasters as the Artist Humanitarian Award recipient in 2021.

On April 9, Luke released a deluxe version of his #1, RIAA gold-certified album BORN HERE LIVE HERE DIE HERE (Deluxe Edition) with six NEW songs to add to the album’s original 10 tracks.

Country music superstar Luke Bryan, along with Concerts West/AEG Presents and Resorts World Las Vegas, is announcing dates for his first-ever headlining-run of shows in Vegas will begin on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Luke is scheduled for six shows that month with more to be announced soon. The concerts will take place at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, a 5,000-capacity, world-class theatre that will open its doors this November. Tickets, plus VIP and premium ticket packages, go on sale to the public starting Monday, May 24 at 10 a.m. PST at AXS.com.

We’re looking forward to putting on a unique show at The @rwlvtheatre! I’m already working on ideas and can’t wait to play for you on this new playground where I can create a fun and high energy experience. Tickets go on sale 5/24 with shows starting in February 2022. pic.twitter.com/HvtQaoDxN1

— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) May 12, 2021

“We are looking forward to putting a show together for the fans in Vegas that will be a unique way to see me in concert, something different than coming to a show on the road,” shared Luke. “When I saw the renderings and all of the state-of-the-art technology that The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas was offering I just knew this was a place I had to headline. I am already working on ideas and set lists for these shows and can’t wait to get in front of the fans on this new playground where I can create a fun and super high energy experience.”

Luke’s show dates at Resorts World Las Vegas are as follows:

Feb. 11-12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 2022

Luke’s February run will come on the heels of his seventh sold-out “Crash My Playa” destination concert event in Mexico taking place Jan. 19-22, 2022. He will tour across the U.S. on his “Proud To Be Right Here Tour” from July to Oct. this year.

The announcement of performance dates at Resorts World Las Vegas follows the debut of the resort’s immersive, first-of-its-kind short film called “Stay Fabulous,” which featured appearances from Luke as well as the property’s additional founding headliners including Celine Dion, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood. The commercial offers a sneak peek of the entertainment to come as it takes viewers on a larger-than-life journey into the future of hospitality, entertainment and gaming with a series of highly dynamic, captivating vignettes that affirm Resorts World Las Vegas as the new hospitality leader for every form of excitement and spectacle that makes Las Vegas fabulous. To view the commercial, click HERE

The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas is a joint development between Resorts World Las Vegas and AEG Presents. The brand-new, multi-level venue designed by the award-winning international design firm, Scéno Plus, will be home to Las Vegas’s largest and tallest performance stage with the furthest seat only 150 feet from the stage. The intimate venue will feature unparalleled comfort, unobstructed sightlines and an unmatched immersive audio experience through more than 265 L-Acoustics speakers powered by L-ISA hyperreal technology.

Alan Jackson, Mickey Guyton and Vince Gill will perform during the National Memorial Day Concert airing May 30th on PBS at 8pm ET. The 90-minute special, hosted by actors Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds) and Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump, Truman, CSI: NY), will feature all-star performance and tributes from Washington, D.C. and around the nation honoring our American heroes. Others set to perform or appear include Gladys Knight, Sara Bareilles The Four Tops, Army Veteran Colin L. Powell, actors Steve Buscemi, Kathy Baker and Mary McCormack, among others.

Chris Stapleton and Luke Bryan are among the headliners performing at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The three-weekend event, taking place September 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18, will also include performances by Jordan Davis, Maddie & Tae, Sheryl Crow, Zac Brown Band, Dylan Scott Scotty McCreey, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Jimmie Allen, as well as Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Ludacris, Nelly, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Diplo, and many others.

Taylor Swift has made history once again. She will receive the Global Icon Award at the 2021 Brit Awards making her the first female recipient of the honor. The Global Icon award is “the highest accolade given and is reserved for truly exceptional artists” and Swift will be the fourth recipient after Elton John (2014), David Bowie (2016) and Robbie Williams (2017). She is being honored for “her immense impact on music across the world and incredible repertoire and achievements to date” and is also up for the International Female Solo Artist Award at the ceremony, which is taking place Tuesday (May 11th).

Luke Bryan recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, and he talked about his recent ACM Entertainer of the Year win, this season of American Idol, a new documentary on his life and cleared up a rumor that his mother called to tell him appeared in a gossip column online.

The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year is currently making “Waves” at country radio.

Luke Bryan appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week, and the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year talked about his upcoming Proud to Be Right Here Tour, being confused for Blake Shelton and the latest season of American Idol.

Luke and Jimmy also attempted a social-distancing version of the show’s whisper challenge, where they take turns guessing the titles of random songs while wearing noise-canceling headphones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4Pi1y3yaEI

Luke is making his way up the country charts with his latest song, “Waves,” from Born Here Live Here Die Here (Deluxe edition).

Luke Bryan has released the fourth installment of his Behind the Music series. In it, he talks about the song “Floatin’ This Creek” from his new deluxe edition of Born Here Live Here Die Here album.

Luke is surfing up the country charts with his latest song, “Waves.”

In the third installment of his latest series, Luke Bryan talks about the inspiration behind his music, featuring “Bill Dance,” from the album Born Here Live Here Die Here (Deluxe Edition), out now!

Luke, who recently hit the country charts with his latest single “Waves,” just announced dates for his Proud to Be Right Here Tour.

Newly crowned 2021 ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, who has performed for more than 12 million fans in his past headline tours, is happy to announce he will launch his PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR on July 8th in Syracuse, New York. Special guests are Dylan Scott, Caylee Hammack and Runaway June along with DJ Rock.

“There is nothing more gratifying about writing and recording music than getting to play it live for the fans. There’s several songs off my new album that I’ve never performed live” shared Luke. “I can’t believe this moment is nearly here when we get to hop on the tour bus and roll into towns across America and get back to doing what we do best. What we live to do!”

New concert dates on the schedule will be available for presale to Luke’s fan club, the Nut House, on Tuesday (April 27th) and on sale to the public beginning Friday (April 30th) at 10AM local time at www.lukebryan.com. Tickets previously purchased will be honored on the newly reschedule dates as indicated below *.

Luke’s PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR announcement comes a day after his Crash My Playa 2022 concert vacation event set for January 19-22, 2022 sold-out due to record-breaking demand from returning event alumni and Luke’s fans through pre-sale access. The sell-out is the event’s fastest in its seven-year history.

Lipton Iced Tea is the official sponsor of the PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR. CITI is the official presale credit card and as such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday (April 28th) at 10AM local time until Thursday (April 29th) at 10PM local time through Citi Entertainment®. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

On April 9th, Luke released a deluxe version of his #1, RIAA gold certified album BORN HERE LIVE HERE DIE HERE (Deluxe Edition) with six NEW songs to add to the album’s original 10 tracks.

Luke is making “Waves” on the country chart with his latest single.

2021 PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR DATES:

July 8   Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

July 9   Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

July 10 Boston, MA – Xfinity Center

July 16 Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre *

July 17 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

July 18 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

July 22 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center *

July 23 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

July 24 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

July 30 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

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 *

*indicates concerts that have been rescheduled to these dates

Dylan Scott on all dates except July 8-18
Caylee Hammack on all dates through August 14
Runaway June on all dates beginning August 19
DJ Rock on all dates

Proud To Be Right Here Tour Playlist

Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa concert vacation event set for January 19-22, 2022 has SOLD-OUT! Due to record-breaking demand from returning event alumni and Luke’s fans through pre-sale access this week, 24 hours ahead of the public on sale scheduled for tomorrow, the event marks its fastest sell-out in its seven-year history.

“We are really so proud of the event we have built and grown each year since 2014,” says Luke. “It’s been an awesome partnership with CID Presents and On Location and we look forward to it all year long. Grateful to the fans for making it a part of their vacation plans every year. Margarita cheers all round today!”

Crash My Playa 2022 will feature four nights of country music on a private stretch of white sand beach, complete with two headlining performances by Luke and the return of his good friend superstar Jason Aldean. An additional headliner as well as a full lineup of artists, pool parties, activities and local adventures will be announced in the coming months.

The event will be hosted at the spectacular AAA Four Diamond Awarded, Moon Palace Cancún. The oceanfront sanctuary offers magnificent rooms, gourmet all-inclusive food and drink, 24-hour room service as well as plenty of activities on both land and sea, including the luxurious AWE-Spa and a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

CID Presents will closely monitor relevant recommendations and guidelines imposed by local authorities and The World Health Organization to ensure a safe experience for all guests. For more information regarding Health & Safety plans, please click here. Additionally, Purely Palace protocols will be in place at all times throughout the resort. Purely Palace goes beyond the already stringent quality controls and health measures in place, with the implementation of more than 250 preventive actions to assure guests health and safety, including a Purely Palace health certification in every room on arrival, guaranteeing its complete disinfection.

For more information about Crash My Playa 2022 please visit: www.crashmyplaya.com.

Luke is riding his latest single “Waves” up the country chart.

Today, Resorts World Las Vegas, the Strip’s highly anticipated new 3,500-room luxury destination opening June 24, unveiled an utterly extravagant introduction to the US $4.3 billion property with “Stay Fabulous,” an immersive, first-of-its-kind short film featuring Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Tiësto and Zedd. The commercial offers a sneak peek of the astounding entertainment to come as a result of the unprecedented partnerships between Resorts World Las Vegas, Concerts West / AEG Presents and Zouk Group.

The commercial takes viewers on a larger-than-life journey into the future of hospitality, entertainment and gaming with a series of highly dynamic, captivating vignettes that affirm Resorts World Las Vegas as the new hospitality leader for every form of excitement and spectacle that makes Las Vegas fabulous.

To view the full film, click HERE

“The concept of Stay Fabulous captures the essence of the Resorts World Las Vegas brand where guests are encouraged to embrace their individuality and create their own version of fabulous,” said Scott Sibella, president of Resorts World Las Vegas. “With stunning visuals and special appearances from A-list entertainers, the commercial gives a peek into the incredible experiences that await when our doors open this June.”

The film immerses the artists in a series of fantasy “worlds” inspired by the exceptional variety of experiences at Resorts World Las Vegas – from day life, nightlife, dining, gaming and entertainment – culminating with the reveal of the resort’s new tagline: Stay Fabulous.

The camera follows a visiting couple as they explore the resort and meet some of its notable citizens – Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Tiësto and Zedd – each presiding over their own fabulous domain. As the couple’s magical journey concludes, they lift their gaze from the towering Resorts World Las Vegas façade to see a message written in the sky – “Stay Fabulous.”

https://twitter.com/carrieunderwood/status/1385275000182161408

Booking my trip to @resortsworldlv immediately! Looks like a good time to be had in Las Vegas when the resort opens this June 24. Check it out on https://t.co/ikAGwqCTsm #StayFabulousVegas #ResortsWorldLV pic.twitter.com/dWgNmk0Yrm

— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) April 22, 2021

The first commercial filmed on a live virtual set, “Stay Fabulous” sets a new standard for Las Vegas resort advertising. Utilizing the most sophisticated virtual set designs, the video merges virtual reality and CGI elements, using game-engine technologies to blur the line between the physical and digital worlds. “Stay Fabulous” marks the first time this technology – previously only used in the production of The Mandalorian and The Jungle Book – has been deployed in a large-scale commercial shoot.

Produced by Resorts World Las Vegas’s Advertising Agency of Record, Hooray Agency, and Psyop, in partnership with Nant Studios, “Stay Fabulous” will run on television in select markets during the Academy Awards as well as online and streaming services, launching the resort’s first national brand campaign.

Concerts West / AEG Presents and Resorts World Las Vegas will announce details of the resort’s upcoming live performances in the coming weeks. Tickets for Zouk Group shows are now available at www.zoukgrouplv.com/events. Hotel reservations are now available and can be booked at www.rwlasvegas.com. To stay up-to-date on news, follow Resorts World Las Vegas on Twitter,  Facebook or Instagram.

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About Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas is being developed by Genting Berhad, a publicly traded Malaysian corporation registered with the Nevada Gaming Commission. The company has affiliated operations in the Americas, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Bahamas. Resorts World Las Vegas is one of the largest hotel construction sites in the U.S., rapidly moving forward with over 3,000 construction workers on-site daily at the nearly 88-acre site. In partnership with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Resorts World Las Vegas will integrate three of Hilton’s premium brands into its resort campus, including Las Vegas Hilton, the resort’s full-service brand; Conrad Las Vegas, Hilton’s lifestyle luxury brand; and LXR, Hilton’s network of independent luxury properties, which will operate as Crockfords Las Vegas, Genting’s internationally renowned ultra-luxury brand. Resorts World Las Vegas will feature 3,500 guest rooms and suites, an innovative, next-generation gaming floor, world-class food and beverage options, a 5,000-capacity theatre, distinct nightlife venues, a curated retail collection of designer and boutique shops, and more. The integrated resort will weave time-honored traditions of the international Resorts World brand into the fabric of Las Vegas, introducing a bold, fresh take on hospitality to the city with stunning design, progressive technology and world-class guest service. Resorts World Las Vegas is Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide, a verification that ensures the resort has appropriate health safety procedures in place. For more information, visit rwlasvegas.com or find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.