Luke Bryan Shares theAmerican IdolAudition Trick Carrie Underwood ‘Didn’t Know’ She Could Do

Luke BryantaughtCarrie Underwooda thing or two onAmerican Idol. “Early in the tapings, Carrie didn’t know that you could start telling the contestants what to sing,” said Bryan. “I was like, ‘Sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ sing this,’ and Carrie’s like, ‘We can do that?’ So the fun part about that is when you really see something magical in a kid and the other two judges may not, but you can really take ownership of this one particular contestant.

Luke Bryan Wants Beyoncé to 'Get in the Family' After CMA Awards Snub: 'Be Country with Us a Little Bit'

Luke Bryanis the latest to weigh in onBeyoncé’s lack of CMA Award nominations. The country music vet sat down withAndy Cohenon SiriusXM’sAndy Cohen Livewhere he was asked about his feelings on Beyoncé’sCowboy Carterbeing omitted from the 2024 nominees list. “It made a lot of news that Beyoncé didn’t get any CMA nominations. How did that register with you?” Cohen asked. “It’s a tricky question because, obviously Beyoncé made a country album and Beyoncé has a lot of fans out there that have her back.

Luke Bryan's 2 Kids: All About Sons Bo and Tate

The Bryan family.Photo: Caroline Bryan Instagram Luke Bryanis in the “golden years” of fatherhood. The country singer is the proud father of two boys — Thomas “Bo” Boyer Bryan, 16, andTatum “Tate” Christopher Bryan, 14 — whom he shares with his wifeCaroline Bryan. According to Luke, this current stage with his sons is proving to be one of the most exciting so far. “As they grow older, it’s easier to let them tag along,” Luke told PEOPLE in July 2021.

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Title:News Writer Luke Chinman has worked as a writer and editor for over four years, covering local news, arts and entertainment.He joined PEOPLE in 2024.Luke previously served as a managing editor at his college newspaper, The Williams Record, in Williamstown, Mass. Luke Chinman worked as a writer and editor for over four years, and has worked at PEOPLE since 2024.Before joining PEOPLE, Luke contributed to several local and national publications includingThe Berkshire EagleandLuxe Interiors + Design, where he covered local artists and businesses.

Luke Evans Says He and Partner Fran Tomas Make a 'Great Team': 'We Can Solve Anything' (Exclusive)

Luke EvansandFran Tomasare one dynamic duo!While appearing on PEOPLE in 10, the actor, 45, opens up about his relationship with Tomas and how they mesh so well together.“We’re a great team in life. He’s my best friend. He’s the calm, deep waters, and I am the rushing, bubbly water. And between the two of us, we can solve anything,” Evans says.Noting that they “work together as a team,” theWeekend in Taipeistar adds that also collaborating on work ventures together, such as their clothing and lifestyle brandBDXY, was a no-brainer.