American Idol 2023 judge Luke Bryan's net worth explored ahead of season 21 premiere

Country superstar Luke Bryan will be part of the American Idol judging panel for the fifth consecutive year. The singer, who has an estimated net worth of $160 million, will be seen judging the contestants alongside pop princess Katy Perry and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie.

Luke Bryan is an American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has not only established himself as a successful singer but has also worked in the field of songwriting and production.

Bryan has a huge fan following and holds sold-out concerts. He will soon be seen guiding the contestants, especially the country singers, on season 21 of the reality competition series.

The hit series is all set to premiere this Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC, and will see a variety of talent in the form of singers and musicians who will audition in front of the judges to impress them to earn a golden or platinum ticket and keep moving forward in the competition.

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American Idol judge Luke Bryan started by writing songs for artists

Luke Bryan was born Thomas Luther "Luke" Bryan on July 17, 1976, in Leesburg, Georgia. At the age of 19, Bryan intended to leave his hometown and relocate to Nashville, Tennessee. After his older brother Chris was killed in a vehicle accident, it entirely derailed and delayed his plans, and he ended up relocating to Statesboro, Georgia.

The singer graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University in 1999 and moved to Nashville two years later. He began his music career by joining a publishing house and writing songs for artists. It was while he was performing at the club that he got noticed and signed a record deal with Capitol Records.

Soon Luke faced another loss. His sister passed away in May 2007, which left him and his family reliving the tragedy. He chose to commemorate his siblings by enjoying his life to the fullest and continuing his singing career. The singer became an instant hit as his debut single All My Friends Say made it to the Hot Country Songs chart. Since then, there has been no looking back for him.

Songs from the American Idol judge's debut album, I'll Stay Me, also reached top positions on the charts, as well as his second album Doin' My Thing, which also met tremendous success. The album topped the Top Country Albums list and peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, thanks to the success of songs like "Rain Is a Good Thing" and "Someone Else Calling You Baby."

Bryan is also well-known for his Spring Break EPs and has released multiple versions of different songs over the years. The country singer's 2013 compilation album Spring Break…Here to Party was widely recognized and a chartbuster.

His other studio albums include Crash My Party (2013), Kill the Lights (2015), and What Makes You Country (2017). Luke has also been recognized with several critically acclaimed awards, including two Academy of Country Music Awards, nine American Country Awards, and one CMT Music Award.

Luke joined American Idol in season 16 when the show had just debuted on ABC after fifteen successful seasons on Fox. He is one of the fan-favorite judges whose interactions with fellow judges Lionel and Katy have kept viewers entertained.

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Season 21 of American Idol will feature a new set of contestants as well as appearances by several alumni. Viewers will witness many inspiring and emotional stories, great singing, and make fun memories throughout the course of the season.

So, don't forget to tune in to the season 21 premiere this Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.