Luke Bryan Drops Surprise New Single & 2025 Tour Dates — Everything Fans Need to Know

Country superstar Luke Bryan is speaking out after a concertgoer hurled an object that hit him in the face during his headlining set at the North Dakota State Fair on July 31. “That fan took it too far,” the six-time Entertainer of the Year told reporters, adding that security was investigating the incident and that he “won’t let one bad apple ruin the party for everyone else.” The singer briefly stepped to the side of the stage to regroup but finished his 90-minute show without further interruption, earning a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd. The on-stage scare arrives during a summer when several pop and country stars—including Bebe Rexha and Kelsea Ballerini—have also been struck by flying objects. Bryan says he’s boosting security but refuses to add barricades that “separate me from the fans,” stressing that connection is central to his high-energy shows. Health update: ‘Not 100 %’ but powering through Just weeks earlier Bryan postponed three dates while battling a respiratory illness. “I’m not 100 percent, but I’m close,” he told fans in a backstage video before the State Fair appearance, crediting vocal rest, hydration and “momma’s chicken soup” for his quick rebound. Upcoming ‘Country Song Came On’ Tour & Farm Tour 2025 • August 8 — Charlotte, NC • August 9 — Raleigh, NC • August 15 — Pittsburgh, PA • September 18-27 — the 16th annual Farm Tour will hit six family-owned farms across the Midwest, starting at Klondike Farms in Wisconsin and wrapping at Miller Family Farms in Arkansas. Tickets are available now via LukeBryan.com, and a limited number of VIP “Harvest Time” packages include side-stage viewing and a pre-show acoustic set. Will Luke Bryan return to ‘American Idol’? With ABC expected to announce Season 24 judging plans later this month, Bryan coyly told E! News he is “in talks” but hasn’t signed on the dotted line, citing his packed tour calendar and family commitments. Longtime co-hosts Lionel Richie and Katy Perry have also yet to confirm their returns, fueling speculation about a possible shake-up. Fan safety comes first Bryan is urging concertgoers everywhere to “keep it country and keep it classy” by leaving throwable items at home: “Bring the energy, bring the lyrics, bring the love—just don’t bring projectiles.” With new music teased for later this year and ticket demand spiking after the viral incident, Luke Bryan’s 2025 is shaping up to be as headline-making as any in his 15-year career.