The country singer also discussed celebrating his new album release with the help of Chris Stapleton
Luke Bryan appeared on The Tonight Show to perform his song, “Signs.” The country star showcased the mid-tempo number alongside his band, offering an energetic rendition of the track, which comes off the singer’s new album of the same name.
Bryan sat down with host Jimmy Fallon to discuss the album, which dropped Sept. 18. The 12-track album was produced by Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens, and features the singer’s radio hit “Country and She Knows It.” He shared “Signs,” written by Jody Stevens, Patrick Murphy, Jason Duke, Tommy Cecil, and Jon Mills, back in August.
Bryan discussed celebrating the album release at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena alongside Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton, and Carrie Underwood.
“It was an amazing night, but Chris Stapleton actually wrote one of my songs ‘Drink a Beer’ that was historically one of my most emotional songs,” Bryan told Fallon. “And this was before Chris became Chris and he actually performed it with me at the CMA Awards and he is the background singer on the actual record. So he and I finally got to do a real intimate moment.”
He added, “I have him as my No. 1 on Mount Rushmore, by the way. He’s my favorite singer. He really stares at you while he’s singing with you because he’s watching your lips. And then as he’s watching your lips it’s very intimidating. And then the whole I’m kind of falling in love.”
Bryan recently confirmed he will return to American Idol as a judge alongside Underwood and Lionel Richie for Season 25. After two decades in Hollywood, the reality competition show will move to Georgia for future seasons.