Okay guys, so today I am so excited because I am sitting down with Country Music star Luke Bryan.

I don't even know how this is my life, but I am really excited to talk to him about his new album,

Born Here, Live Here, Die Here.

You probably already know a lot of the songs, they're all number one hits, but we chatted about all the things, so check it out.

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So, first of all, thank you so much. I can't even believe that I'm talking to you. I am such a massive fan, Country Music is such a big part of my life for my entire life, so I'm just tickled pink.

So, let's talk about this album.

So, by the time this interview airs, the album will have been out for a second.

So, let's sort of talk that way, but tell me about the process, what number album is this for you, and how did it come about?

Yeah, it's crazy. This is my seventh studio album, and what a wild ride it's been.

I mean, to have seven, and it's just been such a blessing.

And then, you know, the name of the album is Born Here, Live Here, Die Here.

And it's a song that speaks about growing up in small towns and a real rural environment.

Yeah, I'm just so excited. It's finally out, and people will have the opportunity to go and hear some of the songs and apply.

You know, it's always flattery for me when I'm at a show or at a meet and greet in a fan goes, hey, this one particular song on your new album, it's my jam, it's my song, it speaks to me, so really glad the fans can finally hear it.

So, this idea of a small town, something I'm very familiar with, I grew up literally on a street called Weed Patch Highway, and that was not a big name.

Weed Patch Highway, so my family on both sides is from Oklahoma, very southern roots, Pentecostal preacher's daughter.

So, a lot of that has really been a big part of who I am today and the work that I do and how I show up in the world, how has that sort of small town life manifested for you and the music that you create?

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