FIVE-TIME ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR LUKE BRYAN NAMED 2025 INDUCTEE INTO RODEOHOUSTON® STAR TRAIL OF FAME
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo inducted country music superstar Luke Bryan as the 11th inductee into the Star Trail of Fame in a special ceremony held on Sunday afternoon. The event took place at the Star Trail of Fame Wall in NRG Center, where Bryan was honored and celebrated by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Chairman of the Board, Pat Mann Phillips, and President and CEO, Chris Boleman. The Star Trail of Fame pays tribute to stars that have made a profound impact on the Rodeo
“Luke Bryan has consistently been one of the most desired performers at RODEOHOUSTON and his influence on our organization and our attendees is immeasurable,” Boleman said. “Bryan is a reflection of all the best of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and we are proud to induct him into the Star Trail of Fame.”
Bryan is the 11th star honored with a gold plaque to commemorate his years of outstanding entertainment at RODEOHOUSTON. His 2025 performance on the star stage marked his 12th since 2012.
Bryan shares the wall with some of RODEOHOUSTON’s most popular and honored performers, including Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Charley Pride, Elvis Presley, Gene Autry, George Strait, Reba, Roy Rogers and Selena.
"What an honor it has been for me to perform at RODEOHOUSTON for so many years," said Bryan. "The dedication the Rodeo has on Texas students and the community is something I am so proud to have contributed to."
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About the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $630 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2025 Rodeo is scheduled for March 4 – 23. The 2025 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 1. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com or the RODEOHOUSTON app and follow @RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.
During his career, Luke has amassed a total of 22.6 Billion global streams, 11.5 Million global album sales and 55.5M track sales worldwide. He is the most digital single RIAA certified country artist of all time with 96.5M digital single units and 18M album certified units for a total of 114.5M. In 2023, Luke was honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his standing as one of the most streamed artists in their 20-year history. Luke has garnered 31 #1 singles, 17 of those Luke co-wrote, and he’s accumulated 57 total weeks spent at #1 during his career.
Luke has hosted the ACM Awards five times and the CMA Awards four times and has won 50+ major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards—as well as being named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters and the ACM Lifting Lives Award honor because of his devotion to improving lives through the power of music.