Luke Bryan just lately appeared on CMT, the place he shared the one motive he continues to make nation music. In his signature humorous model, Bryan revealed that his motivation stems from a playful rivalry with fellow nation star Blake Shelton.
Throughout the interview, a gaggle of followers mistook Bryan for Shelton, yelling “Blake, we love you!” Bryan smiled and turned to the crew, saying “They stated Blake?” He then jokingly yelled “kiss my a**” again on the followers. This lighthearted second reignited the continued rivalry between the 2 artists, which has partly performed out on Style of Nation Nights.
When the interviewer talked about that Shelton continues to be behind him within the variety of No. 1 songs, Bryan admitted, “That is the one motive that I am nonetheless within the sport of nation music, to remain forward. I believed he was retiring — he is again placing songs out. It is not the deal we had.” As of now, Bryan has 32 profession No. 1 songs, along with his newest being “Nation Tune Got here On” in August 2025, in keeping with MCA. Shelton, however, has 30 profession No. 1 songs, along with his newest hit “Texas” launched in Might 2025, in keeping with Music Row.
Regardless of their playful rivalry, Bryan and Shelton are associates behind the scenes. Their “feud” is extra like a cinematic one, one thing they activate and off relying on the scenario. It is a testomony to their lighthearted and humorous method to their careers.
For these within the historical past of those two nation music superstars, Shelton’s first No. 1 tune was “Austin,” launched in 2001, whereas Bryan’s first No. 1 tune was “Do I” from his 2009 album Doin’ My Factor. Their journeys within the music business have been well-documented, with Shelton even discovering love with Gwen Stefani, a relationship that has been lined extensively within the media.
