Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan will open The 47th Annual CMA Awards with his recent No. 1 hit, “That’s My Kind of Night.” The singer-songwriter will return later in the show to sing his poignant new single “Drink A Beer,” dedicating this performance to his brother Chris and sister Kelly, whom he lost in 1996 and 2007 respectively.
“This is the coolest sad song ever,” said Bryan. “It holds a special place in my heart and I am honored the writers allowed me to record it.”
The song was written by Jim Beavers and Chris Stapleton. Stapleton, who sang background vocals on the album track, will also perform them with Bryan during the CMA Awards performance.
Bryan is nominated for three CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist and Musical Event for “The Only Way I Know” with Jason Aldean and Eric Church.
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