Luke Bryan + ‘American Idol’ Judges Are ‘Especially’ Bonded Ahead of Season 22Luke Bryan + ‘American Idol’ Judges Are ‘Especially’ Bonded Ahead of Season 22Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie visited each other's hometowns for the next round of 'American Idol' auditions.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke's Back on 'American Idol'Luke's Back on 'American Idol'This will be Bryan's seventh season on the show.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Luke Bryan Defends Katy Perry Over ‘American Idol’ BacklashLuke Bryan Defends Katy Perry Over ‘American Idol’ Backlash'We're not gonna bat a thousand, as judges,' Bryan says. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan’s Mama LeClaire Is a Morgan Wallen Fan [Watch]Luke Bryan’s Mama LeClaire Is a Morgan Wallen Fan [Watch]Mama Bryan is living her best life on a fishing trip, with Wallen's music blasting through the speakers.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Luke Bryan Joins Country Standout Colin Stough for a Conway Twitty Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Luke Bryan Joins Country Standout Colin Stough for a Conway Twitty Classic [Watch]They shared a special bond throughout the season.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Luke Bryan Wasn’t Thrilled to Learn Taylor Swift Was in Town — See What He Said [Watch]Luke Bryan Wasn’t Thrilled to Learn Taylor Swift Was in Town — See What He Said [Watch]Don't worry, it was all in good fun. JessJess
Ed Sheeran + Alanis Morissette to Guest Judge ‘American Idol’ Next WeekEd Sheeran + Alanis Morissette to Guest Judge ‘American Idol’ Next WeekContestants have been covering their songs for years. JessJess
Luke Bryan Teases ‘Big Time’ Guest Judges on ‘American Idol’ for Coronation WeekendLuke Bryan Teases ‘Big Time’ Guest Judges on ‘American Idol’ for Coronation Weekend'Idol' judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry will both be away performing the Coronation Concert, and Bryan offered some hints about who might sub in.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Colin Stough Does Luke Bryan Proud, Earns Standing Ovation [Watch]‘American Idol': Colin Stough Does Luke Bryan Proud, Earns Standing Ovation [Watch]The singer celebrated his win by immediately singing “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
‘American Idol': Marybeth Byrd’s Lainey Wilson Cover Gives Luke Bryan Goosebumps [Watch]‘American Idol': Marybeth Byrd’s Lainey Wilson Cover Gives Luke Bryan Goosebumps [Watch]Byrd delivered a hair-raising cover of 'Heart Like a Truck' from the 'Idol' stage in Hawaii.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan and Wife Caroline Gifted $8,000 Adele Tickets to a FanLuke Bryan and Wife Caroline Gifted $8,000 Adele Tickets to a FanLuke and Caroline Bryan helped this listener and his wife have an anniversary to remember. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Chris Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing Ovation From Luke Bryan [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Chris Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing Ovation From Luke Bryan [Watch]This 'American Idol' contestant knocked Luke Bryan 'Cold' with her soulful performance.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak