No matter what part of the country you’re in, there’s no denying that summer is in full swing…complete with heat, haze and humidity. But that’s no problem for Luke Bryan (though some may argue he generates plenty of heat on his own). He’s learned that performing outdoors at this time of year can take a toll, and you have to do what’s necessary to deal with it. “You just have to hydrate onstage and be mindful,” he says, adding, “In that scenario, I worry about the fans. They’re out there drinking beer all day, and you just worry about their safety and them being hydrated.” That said, Luke’s also the first person to urge everyone to have a good time, too. “I love gettin’ out there and sweating and working,” he tells us. “I grew up in South Georgia working in the heat, and I love getting out there and flushing all the old beer from last night out.””

Luke’s That’s My Kind of Night Tour hits Atlanta for a two-night stand this weekend, before heading to the Northeast for the first couple weeks of August.

AUDIO: Luke Bryan says a sunny, summer day can make for a great concert experience – you just have to plan accordingly!

Luke Bryan (summer heat) OC: …being hydrated. :40
“Well, with playing, you know, really, really hot amphitheaters, you just have to try to remember throughout the day what you’re fixin’ to have to get up there and do. And, I mean, for me – I love gettin’ out there and sweating and working and…I mean, I grew up in South Georgia working in the heat, and I love getting out there and flushing all the old, you know, beer from last night out. So it’s fun for me, but you know you do have to be really careful. You just have to hydrate onstage and be mindful. You know, in that scenario, I worry about the fans ‘cause, you know, really, they’re out there drinking beer all day, and, you know, you just worry about their safety and them being hydrated.”