What is Luke Bryan’s Net Worth?
Luke Bryan, an American country singer, songwriter and guitarist, has a net worth of $160 million. He has earned his wealth through numerous singles, albums, EP’s and music videos, as well as his songwriting and co-producing work.
Bryan consistently ranks among the highest paid artists in the world. He earned $50 million between June 2017 and June 2018, $43 million between June 2018 and June 2019, and $45 million between June 2019 and June 2020.
When he tours, Bryan earns $1 million per show, and he receives $12 million per year as a judge on “American Idol”.
Luke Bryan’s Early Life and Career
Luke Bryan was born in Leesburg, Georgia in 1976. His father was a peanut farmer. After his older brother’s unexpected death, Bryan attended Georgia Southern University where he graduated with a business administration degree in 1999. Two years later, Bryan moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. He started off writing songs for artists like Travis Tritt and Billy Currington, before being offered a contract with Capitol Records Nashville after a performance.
Luke Bryan’s Music Career
Luke Bryan’s debut single “All My Friends Say” reached No. 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart. He wrote or co-wrote 11 out of 12 songs on his debut album “I’ll Stay Me,” released in August 2007. His second album “Doin’ My Thing” produced two No. 1 country music singles, “Rain Is a Good Thing” and “Someone Else Calling You Baby.” The first single off his third album, “Tailgates & Tanlines,” was “Country Girl (Shake It for Me),” which peaked at No. 4 on the country music charts. Bryan also released multiple EPs, including “Spring Break…Here to Party,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. His fifth studio album “Kill the Lights” produced six No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, a record for one album. Bryan’s sixth album “What Makes You Country” was released in December 2017. He has won two Academy of Country Music Awards, nine American Country Awards and one CMT Music Award.
Luke Bryan’s TV Appearances and Business Ventures
In 2010, Bryan appeared on “Celebrity Apprentice” with fellow country star Emily West. They donated a month’s worth of song sales to Cyndi Lauper’s charity, raising $25,000. Bryan also served as a judge on “American Idol” for three seasons.
Bryan co-owns Buck Commander, a hunting gear and equipment company that partnered with the Outdoor Channel to create a TV show. Bryan stars in the show alongside other personalities and singers, including Jason Aldean and Willie Robertson.
Family Tragedies
Bryan married Caroline Boyer on December 8, 2006 and they have two sons together. However, tragedy struck his family multiple times. When Bryan was nineteen, his older brother died in a car accident. The family suffered another tragedy in 2007 when his older sister Kelly passed away at home unexpectedly. Days before her death, she had organized a group of friends to watch Bryan’s debut at the Grand Ole Opry. To add to the heartbreak, Kelly’s husband Ben died in 2014. As a result, Bryan and his wife took on the responsibility of raising their nephew and two nieces.
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