Country star Luke Bryan coming to Orlando on summer tour
The award-winning musician makes a return visit to Orlando's Kia Center on June 13 on his newly-announced 'Country Song Came On Tour.' Bryan will be joined by special guests George Birge, Ashland Craft and Adrien Nunez.
During his music career of more than two decades, Bryan has garnered 31 number-one singles, 22.6 billion global streams and the title of 'Entertainer of the Year' by the Academy of Country Music Awards three times and the Country Music Association twice. Known for hits such as 'Play It Again' and 'Country Girl (Shake It For Me),' Bryan has played for nearly 15 million fans.
The 'Country Song Came On Tour' launches shortly after Bryan's first West Coast dates in California in May. These concerts land ahead of the 2025 season finale of ABC's 'American Idol,' where Bryan will serve as a celebrity judge for an eighth year alongside Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood.
Tickets for the star's upcoming summer tour go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Feb. 28. Pricing is subject to 'market demand.' For more information, visit kiacenter.com or lukebryan.com.
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