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Luke Bryan has been a mainstay in the American country music scene for almost two decades. He has racked up a considerable number of award wins, including Best Country Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, Favorite Country Artist at the American Music Awards, and Album of the Decade at the Academy of Country Music Awards. He's also been granted the title "Entertainer of the Year" no fewer than five times.

So who better to host the 2023 Country Music Awards? This marks the third year in a row that the musician has hosted the CMAs, and he'll be sharing the stage for a second time with former NFL star Peyton Manning. Bryan will no doubt be collecting a sweet payday for the hosting gig, but that's just the tip of the iceberg for the "One Margarita" singer.

He has had 30 Number One hits.

Over the course of 10 albums, starting with I'll Stay Me and ending with 2020's Born Here Die Here, Bryan has released a staggering 30 songs that made it to the top of the charts. And on top of single and album sales, Bryan makes a substantial amount of money while touring, earning a $1 million sum for every live show he performs.

He gets a seven-figure salary for American Idol.

Bryan has sat on the judging panel for American Idol since 2018, where he rakes in a paycheck of $12 million per season, meaning he's made $48 million for his four years on the show.

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He's also an entrepreneur.

In addition to his musical output, Bryan has established a series of businesses, including his own record label, 32 Bridge Entertainment, and his hunting and outdoor equipment company Buck Commander. He also owns Luke's 32 Bridge Food + Drink in Nashville, and hosts the annual four-night Crash My Playa concert vacation in Cancun, Mexico.

His net worth is $160 million.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Luke Bryan has a fortune of $160 million which he has amassed through touring, album sales, hosting and TV appearances, and various business ventures.

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