And Now . . . Photos of Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan Hunting . . . But Not Together.

Thanks to social media, when country stars go hunting, everybody on the planet knows about it. And in MIRANDA LAMBERT and BLAKE SHELTON'S case, they also bagged Thanksgiving dinner. Miranda Tweeted, quote, "Baby, it's time we got back to the basics of love. First time in the woods this season . . . and with B.S.!" After the successful hunt she Tweeted, quote, "Wild hog for Thanksgiving!"
Meanwhile, LUKE BRYAN and his merchandise manager, a guy named Hunter Jobes went hunting on Saturday, but they came away empty handed. Luke Tweeted, quote, "19 degrees in Iowa. In stand with @HJobes."

Here are their hunting pics...

Luke Bryan Keeps Things Spontaneous on All Access Nashville with Katie Couric Airing Friday Night.

Luke Bryan is one of the country stars profiled on ABC's All Access Nashville with Katie Couric Friday night. Though some celebrity interviews may come off as heavily scripted, Luke wants fans to know he's totally off the cuff and spontaneous with interviews like this one. "I don't get briefed on questions," Luke says. "I want people to understand, or whoever's interviewing or whoever's talking to me or whoever's watching me be interviewed, that you're getting a true person that's telling you what's on their brain."
Luke hopes his fans learn more about him through this appearance, and he tries to stay relaxed to provide the best interview possible. Says Luke, "It's just having fun in the situation and being yourself and hopefully people love that type of personality that they're watching." Look for Taylor Swift to make a big announcement during her portion of All Access Nashville too. Carrie Underwood, Reba, Miranda Lambert and her group Pistol Annies and Martina McBride are also featured on Katie's primetime special along with Luke's pal Jason Aldean. ABC's All Access with Katie Couric airs TONIGHT night at 9 ET.

(insert "Screaming Girls Here!)  :)

Luke Bryan Launching Dirt Road Diaries Tour in January

Luke Bryan is set to launch his Dirt Road Diaries tour January 17 in Evansville, IN with special guests Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line. Tickets for the first 20 dates go on sale beginning Friday, October 26. This is Luke's first major headlining tour, and he says, "I have dreamed about this day for a very long time. We are having the best time putting together all the bells & whistles for the tour." Luke wraps up his time opening for Jason Aldean on the My Kinda Party October 27 in Dallas, TX.


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The 2012 ACA Nominations Have Been Announced

The nominations are out for the "2012 American Country Awards" . . . and LUKE BRYAN is your top dog with seven nominations . . . mostly thanks to his song "I Don't Want this Night to End", which picked up four nods on its own. Right behind Luke with six nominations apiece are LADY ANTEBELLUM and the ZAC BROWN BAND . . . and then ERIC CHURCH and TAYLOR SWIFT each have five nominations. This is a fan-voted awards show, so they're asking you to pick the winners. You can vote once a day from now until November 12th . . . except in the Artist of the Year category. You can vote on that one until December 7th. You can cast your vote at theacas.com. You will have to give up your email.(--Check out the nominations here.) The very tall TRACE ADKINS and very tiny KRISTIN CHENOWETH are returning as your hosts. The show airs December 10th at 8:00 P.M. on Fox.

Luke Bryan Joins Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw for MDA Show of Strength Sunday.

Luke Bryan joins Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw on this Sunday's MDA Show of Strength special airing at 8 p.m. ET. The show is the new incarnation of the annual MDA Labor Day telethon, and Luke is proud to take part. He recently taped his portion of the show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
"The MDA is just such a strong charity and such a strong organization and to be asked by them to be a part of the telethon was a no-brainer for us," Luke says. "We all grew up watching the telethon, and it’s just such an amazing charity and an amazing event." Carole King, Pitbull and Will.i.am are also on the show, and Luke hopes country fans will tune in and donate money to the fight against muscular dystrophy. He says, "I hope that my segment and country music’s segment and the whole Opry piece really helps the telethon do what it’s supposed to do –- raise a lot of money and help kids.” Check local listings to find out which channel is airing the MDA Show of Strength special in your area.

Note: You're Welcome Ladies! - Hammer :)

Luke Bryan Lines Up TV Appearances Next Week

Luke Bryan heads to New York City next week for a few TV appearances. Look for him to perform his new single "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, September 5 and ABC's Good Morning America on Thursday, September 6. That song is included on Luke's platinum-selling album tailgates & tanlines. Coming up Monday, September 17, Luke co-hosts the ABC special CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock with Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry as well.

Luke Bryan Sees the Marketing Benefits of Being a Sex Symbol.

The ladies love LUKE BRYAN.  In fact, one of them has a Tumblr page dedicated to sexy Luke pics. It even includes comments like, "Look at that cute butt. Yummy." Luke was asked how he feels about that page and the whole "sex symbol" thing. Surprisingly, he sees it more as a marketing tool. Luke says, quote, "You want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it. "Women are getting more and more comfortable where they can have a little fun too. I'm happy about that. My focus is trying to make great music and putting on great shows, and whatever happens beyond that is a bonus to me." Even Luke's wife Caroline is fine with it. He adds, quote, "[She] laughs about it. She enjoys it too. She understands that it's all a part of the game."

Jason Aldean and His Road Crew Enjoy a Nice Game of Whiffle Ball!

A lot of today's country stars workout like mad men on the road. TIM MCGRAW and KENNY CHESNEY come to mind. But not everyone wants sculpted pecs and washboard abs. Take JASON ALDEAN, for example. When it comes to working out, he prefers the team sport thing. He says, quote, "I go play whiffle ball . . . on the lawn of the venue . . . every day. "Me and my band play, and then sometimes we'll play against LUKE [BRYAN] and his band. I played baseball my whole life, so I'm pretty good."
Jason and his crew used to get down with some serious hoops . . . but then people started rolling ankles and coming up lame before the show . . . so that had to stop. He says, quote, "We were playing basketball, but everybody started getting hurt. So we figured we'd try something where that was a little less likely." There's one more reason it sounds like fun to be on the road with Jason and his crew. They eat real food. He explains, quote, "We eat chicken and potato chips and drink beer."

Hey Jason! How about a quick game of Whiffle Ball at Bethel Woods this Sunday? Are you guys game?

-Hammer

Kellie Pickler Has Luke Bryan's Back on the National Anthem Controversy

KELLIE PICKLER was on CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" talking about all the grief heaped on LUKE BRYAN for using his hand as a cheat sheet while singing the National Anthem at Tuesday's All-Star game.
Kellie . . . who nailed "God Bless America" that night . . . was asked if she's ever written down lyrics to help her through a similar situation. She said, quote, "I've never written the lyrics on my hands but I know that there's teleprompters and stuff at different sporting events for people that sing the anthem . . . and he's a great guy and, so what? "He sung his butt off and it was all about the game and having a good time.  People need to quit being mean." It never occurred to me that teleprompters are provided for such events, but it makes perfect sense. It also makes you wonder why the singers who are nervous about performing don't take advantage.

Luke Bryan Apologized for Checking His Watch While Singing the National Anthem at Tuesday's All-Star Game

LUKE BRYAN hit up his Twitter page yesterday to apologize for checking his watch and using his hand as a cheat sheet while singing the National Anthem at Tuesday's All-Star game. Let's start with his apology:
He Tweeted, quote, "I really wanna explain the National Anthem performance from last night. I had a few keys words written down to insure myself that I wouldn't mess up. I just wanted to do my best. I promise it was from the heart. "If I offended anyone with my approach I sincerely apologize. Anytime I sing the anthem it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest." He added, quote, "I did check my watch because I knew the stealth bomber would fly over two minutes in and I knew [I] started a little late. Being a part of the All-Star game was amazing and I look forward to the next time I can perform the anthem. Thanks y'all."

Luke Bryan's Mom Snoops On Him With Her iPad!

It must be rewarding for an artist to reach the point where they can buy stuff for the people they love.  For example, LUKE BRYAN'S mom was jonesing for an iPad . . . so he came through. Unfortunately, now he regrets it. Luke said, quote, "Essentially all I did was buy her a vehicle to snoop on me.  She gets the Google Alerts, if I say a cuss word on Twitter, she calls me saying that I shouldn't be saying that. "She’s got a little support group of 60-year-old ladies . . . they all have their little iPad . . . smoking and drinking and surfing the web on their iPad." Luke's mom and her friends will get another chance to make sure he stays in line when he performs in New York's Central Park on the July 13th edition of "Good Morning America".
Luke's totally pumped about it too. He says, quote, "You know, to be a kid from Leesburg, Georgia, and at some point in my career, life has brought me to where I'm performing on 'Good Morning America' in one of the most recognizable places in the world, and I'm just excited. "It's gonna be fun. A big smile is on my face every time I talk about it."

Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and More Performing with Joe Walsh on CMT's Crossroads!

Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Hunter Hayes will join Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh for the special CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh & Friends premiering Saturday, June 23 at 11 p.m. Eastern. Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top will also perform on the show. The stars will collaborate with Joe on his solo hits, as well as a few of his Eagles classics. Joe says, "Nothing beats country music with a little rock & roll sprinkled on top. We're going to mix up a batch and see what happens. I got a real good feeling about it." Joe's new solo album, Analog Man, is coming out June 5.

Beware of Fake Luke Bryan Facebook Profiles!!

LUKE BRYAN is tired of people pretending to be him on Facebook. So, he went on Facebook to let everyone know about it. Here's what he wrote, quote, "Hey y'all, please share this! I just want to let everybody in on something. There have been a lot of issues with fake Facebook profiles of me. This is the only profile I use for correspondence. "I don't have a personal page. If you are friends with another Luke Bryan,unfriend them and don't believe any of the messages. "Also, people are impersonating my wife, of all people. She does NOT use Facebook. Unfriend anyone pretending to be her. "I'm sorry for such a long post, but I want all of you, my fans, to be aware of what's going on."

Luke Bryan on Valentines Day...

Last Valentine's Day, Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline left their two boys at home with the nanny and got a hotel room for the night in downtown Nashville. They shared a nice dinner that night too. "You know, a lot of marriages are strained by the kids and the wife being with the kids all day," Luke says. "So, the fact that every now and then me and my wife can go spend a little time on our own is really, really nice."

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Luke Bryan Took to His Twitter Page . . . to Apologize for His Drunk Tweets.

You can add LUKE BRYAN to the list of people who may never drunk Tweet again. It started last Thursday when he took his wife Caroline to a Nashville restaurant called Virago. Luke Tweeted, quote, "It's my anniversary. Daddy's getting lucky." And then came the lethal combination of too much firewater and perceived disrespect. Luke wrote, quote, "Hey y'all. It's been a great night. But. However. Virago the sub par sushi joint made me take my hat off mid meal." And then, quote, "After 2 bottles of Dom (Perignon). So will never eat mediocre sushi again on my anniversary." Believe it or not, Luke was just getting started. He then tried to start a backlash. He asked everyone to, quote, "Join me in my boycott of Virago. Sushi restaurant against those who sing and perform country music." And he followed that up with some shameless boasting, quote, "Yes, I left a 150 dollar tip. Had the manager not scolded me like a child I would have left double that." Luke even drove the point home that he was NOT of sound mind. He wrote, quote, "I'm is drunk. Love y'all. See y'all in the morning." As we all know, a round of drunk Tweets must be followed by some sober apologies. The next day, which was Friday, Luke Tweeted, quote, "Well, in the wake of my drunk tweets. I do wanna apologize to Virago. The food was really great and the service was great too." Plus, quote, "Also sorry about the choice words." I guess you can never give too many props to the people you just badmouthed. Luke added, quote, "Also, Caroline and I had a great night together. I never really was that mad. I truly was being silly and got carried away. Sorry again."

All in all, Luke is NOT the first to "Drunk Tweet"....and he won't be the last. At least he apologized. Some don't even do that.

Mid Week Music Video "Country Girl Shake It For Me" - Luke Bryan

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Luke Bryan is "Frightened" That His Sons May Never Experience Farm Life.

LUKE BRYAN grew up on a farm in Georgia working his little tail off. And he doesn't regret one minute of it. In fact, he lives in fear that his children will NEVER experience that kind of kickass farm work. Luke tells the "Tennessean", quote, "When I was a kid, my pawpaw'd come pick me up and we'd go pick peas until you couldn't stay out there in the heat no more and then we'd go to the shellin' plant. It was the quintessential country lifestyle. "I look at my boys and it frightens me to know that they could potentially not ever sit in a pea patch with their pawpaw and do that kind of stuff." Luke has two sons, Bo is three years old and Tate turns one on Thursday. When they hit 8 or 9 years old, they'll start spending summers on a farm Luke owns in Georgia. He says, quote, "I gotta have a place to take 'em and camp. "It frightens me to not have that imagery in their brains. I had the option to start there and arrive here. I understand the subway system in New York City because I go there about three times a year for stuff. "And I know where I'm at when I'm in Los Angeles. But, I know where I'm at in Lee County, too. It scares me that their base will never be that."

Luke Bryan Found Out That Being a Country Star Is "Just Like Any Job"

Performers are always talking about how much fun they're having. Maybe, but the smart ones know they'd better work their backsides off too. It's something LUKE BRYAN is finding out now. He tells the "The Oklahoman", quote, "You never just get idle. You just always have to be on your game and be mindful of what's going on. It's just like any job: You've gotta give it your all, day in and day out."

On a personal note: I saw Luke Bryan in concert. This man was a ball of energy and a GREAT performer. I think in general, that ALL Country artists "get it". They know times are tough and it's hard to afford concerts now. So they give every show their "all". Thank you to all Country music artists!

"Older Ladies" Like to Shake It For Luke Bryan.

When LUKE BRYAN released his song "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)", he fully expected to see fans at his concerts, well, shaking it for him. But he had no idea that a good many of those fans would be, mature ladies, so to speak. Luke says, "It's fun to see your unexpected characters from time to time, the older ladies that surprise you with wanting to shake it a little bit. "The main thing is you see a lot of people out there having a great time and just truly, truly, having a blast and letting their hair down and not worrying about what people are thinking."