Luke Bryan Luke Bryan is a country singer, who has won many awards. Luke Bryan has won over 20 awards including entertainer of the year award. Luke Bryan is an influential person because he overcame many obstacles, has a successful singing career, and he has won many awards. Luke Bryan has overcame many obstacles in his life. Luke Bryan was born in July 1976 in Leesburg, Georgia. Bryan was born as Thomas Luther Bryan. Bryan later married Caroline Boyer in 2006 and they have two sons, Thomas “Bo” and Tatum “Tate” Bryan. When Luke Bryan was 14 years old, his parents bought him a guitar, and it wasn’t long before he was good enough on the instrument, and with his voice, he began sitting with musicians. In high school Bryan, he performed in musicals, …show more content…
Luke Bryan picked his first Country Music Association Award win in 2014 as entertainer of the year. Later that year, Bryan won the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the year award and the released of his fourth studio album,”Crash My Party” which hit No.1 on both the country and pop charts. “Crash My Party” is the follow-up to Bryan’s most successful album to date “Tailgates & Tanlines”, and they both have been great, and got certified double platinum. Then the later album feature three back to back platinum and double platinum single. It has sold over 10 million tracks while “Crash My Party” got feature four consecutive No.1 singles and nearly as 1 million tracks.Then Bryan won American Country Award for album of the year for “Tailgates & Tanlines” in 2012. Luke Bryan, is one of two country artist that have sold more than a half-million copies of an album in a single week in 2008. Luke Bryan for the win of his vocal event (“Only Way I Know” with Eric Church and Jason Aldean), along with his first time ACM hosting duty with Blake Shelton. In December of 2013, Bryan was named artist of the year at the American Country Awards, as well as artist of the year bringing his total career wins at the ACA’s to 12. Luke Bryan won the ACM award the category entertainer of the year in 2015. Luke Bryan won Academy of Country Music Award of Top New Artist 2010. In Bryan early success led to an Academy of Country Music nomination for top new male vocalist and both billboard and country weekly called Luke Bryan an “artist to watch.” Luke Bryan won Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Solo Vocalist of the year. Later, Bryan won American Country Award for most played radio track and music video of the year and the single of the year for “I Don’t Want This Night To End” in 2012. Bryan won American Country Countdown Award artist and male vocalist of the year in 2016. Bryan won American Country Countdown Award for collaboration of the year
In 2010 and in 2011 he was inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame and Diecast Hall of Fame respectively. In 1998 his name was included in NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers. The King got Presidential Medal of Freedom in
Travis Boyette was 44 years old at the time the story takes place. He was a convicted rapist and a murderer who spent many years in prison on multiple occasions before being released to a halfway house in Topeka, Kansas. Travis was set up for a life of crime and pain during his incredibly troubled childhood. He was raped repeatedly as a little boy by a man who he thought was his uncle. Later in life he discovered that the man he thought was his father was really someone's his mom had met after giving birth to him.
Alicia has been nominated for many awards. She has won 15 grammys. She has also had several number 1 hits. Her first song that reached number 1 was “Fallin”, in 2001, which was the song that made her famous (Alicia Keys). A few of the categories Alicia has won awards in were best R&B album, best rap song, and best vocal performance.
“13. Bryan began his musical career in the mid-2000’s, writing songs for his life long friends, performs Travis Tritt and Billy Currington and releasing his first spring break album,” (boomsbeat.com). Several years later, Luke began performing/releasing albums with his cousin, Chad Boyd. “14. After signing with Capitol Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee in 2007 with his cousin, Chad Christopher Boyd, released the album I’ll Stay Me, which included the singles “All My Friends Say”, “We Rode in Trucks”, and “Country Man”,” (boomsbeat.com).
The artist I will be discussing for my research project is the country music legend and superstar, Garth Brooks. He has been a big fan of mine my entire life, and I love his music. When he was just starting out, he did not have much success. He went to Oklahoma State University and sang in a bar called Willy’s Saloon down on the Strip in Stillwater. Us Oklahomans always feel warm hearted towards stars like him that realize throughout all of his fame and success; he still remembers and is proud of where he came from.
He has performed all over the world, and is loved by many people. Although, he is also known for his views on the country, and rather instead of keeping them to himself, the country music artist is bold and wants us to hear what is on his mind. Hank Williams Jr was born in 1964 on May 26th. His given name was Randall Hank Williams.
Tyler Perry is considered a successful man who has touched others with messages of getting back on your feet when you fall and the importance of family with his entertainment in books, movies, and live plays about the African American culture. Since his movies have been successful with a strong message of family, faith, and forgiveness. You may think that since Tyler Perry has it made in the Hollywood life, his life must have always been perfect. Actually, that has not been the case.
One Arm and Better Than Ever How could a person live with one arm? The author of the book, Soul Surfer, is Bethany Hamilton. Bethany got bite by a shark while surfing.
Travis Tritt recorded one of Luke’s songs on his album My Honky Tonk History in 2004 (Luke Bryan Newsmaker 4). Before he came out with an album of his own, he married Caroline Boyer in 2006 (Luke Bryan & Wife 1). Luke and Caroline have two sons, Thomas and Tatum (Luke Bryan Newsmaker 6). Then, in 2007, Billy Currington sang a song that Luke wrote called “Good Directions” (Luke Bryan Newsmaker 10). Later in 2007, Luke came out with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” (Brennan 3).
Robert George also known as Bobby Seale was a member of the Black Panthers Party. Seale went to school, and joined the U.S. Air Force. Later after being kick out of the U.S. Air Force he went back to school in Oakland, California to finish his education in college. He met Huey Newton in Oakland at a protest. Bobby Seale was born on October 22, 1936 in Dallas, Texas.
LeAnn Rimes is a very successful author, actor, and singer. She is most known for her unique voice in the genres of American country and pop music. LeAnn Rimes’ career started at a young age, proving that she is one of the greatest female country singers ever with her many awards and accomplishments. LeAnn Rimes was born August 28, 1982 to Wilbur and Belinda Rimes, in Jackson, Mississippi. At the young age of two, she began her singing career.
Chris Kyle Chris Kyle killed a total of 160 people in Iraq. He was known as the most lethal sniper in American history. Chris led a simple life up until he joined the Navy SEALs(Sea, air and land). Chris Kyle was known as the “Devil of Ramadi” by Iraqi insurgents. Chris Kyle grew up as a cowboy and went into the military to become America's most lethal sniper before he was shot and killed in 2013.
George’s career began in 1981 with the album Strait Country, which “was influential in increasing the radio play of more traditional, less pop-influenced country music.” (Biography.com Editors), and was followed by 39 albums that have been; certified gold, the most of any country artist. He also holds the country music record for platinum and multi platinum. One example of his continuing popularity in the genre is that as of 2013 he was the only artist to have a top ten hit every year for the previous 32 years and his 60 number 1 singles are the most in the history of
If I could live a day as any celebrity of my choice, I would most definitely choose Carrie Underwood. I would select her for several reasons. The reasons include her bold faith and enormous heart. The other reasons would be her inspirational story and lifestyle. One of the biggest reasons for me choosing Carrie, is that she is a devout Christian who grew up in a small Baptist church in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
10. Ariana Grande (Net Worth $25 million) The 23 year old Ariana Grande is an American actress and singer with a petite figure and lovely dark brunette hair. Blessed with an amazingly wide vocal range, critics believe she has a long and illustrious career ahead of her. With a large social media following, Ariana was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.