Luke Bryan Jokes About Missing Out on “Sexiest Man Alive” During CMA Awards
Luke Bryan recently shared his humorous disappointment over missing out on PEOPLE’s “Sexiest Man Alive” title during the opening monologue of the 58th annual Country Music Association Awards. While cohosting the event alongside Lainey Wilson and Peyton Manning, Bryan joked about losing the title to this year’s honoree, John Krasinski. The “Buy Dirt” singer, who has never received the coveted accolade, said, “This isn’t easy. I don’t know how I got left out.”
Bryan, 48, offered some lighthearted advice to first-time CMA host Wilson, encouraging her to “shake that butt” when in a rut. Manning, however, advised her not to take Bryan’s advice, stating, “I told Lainey just to smile, have fun, and not listen to a single word Luke Bryan says.” Known for his signature dance moves, particularly in his 2011 music video for “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” Bryan brought his trademark humor to the stage.
Wilson, 32, joined the hosting lineup this year, adding her unique flair to the event after Manning and Bryan cohosted together in 2022 and 2023. She expressed her excitement about the role back in September, calling it “an incredible honor” and something she had always dreamed of doing.
The awards show opened with a performance of “California Sober” by Post Malone and Chris Stapleton, followed by Shaboozey performing “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The 58th Annual CMA Awards aired live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 20 and is available for streaming on Hulu.
Read More Createsnews: –
Cheryl Hines Supports Husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Cabinet Nomination
Elle Macpherson on Overcoming Alcohol Addiction and Battling Breast Cancer
Cher’s Surreal Evening with Jackie Kennedy at 19: ‘She Reminded Me of My Mom’
Florence Pugh Opens Up About Freezing Her Eggs and Living with PCOS and Endometriosis
Craig Melvin Named New Today Co-Anchor as Hoda Kotb Steps Down to Focus on Family