LISTEN: Luke Bryan Celebrates Small-Town Life In New Song, ‘Mind of A Country Boy’

Luke Bryan takes listeners inside the “Mind of A Country Boy” on his new, small-town anthem. 

Out Friday, June 14, the upbeat track finds the Georgia native once again drawing from his rural upbringing by sharing insight into some of the worries and thoughts of someone immersed in the simpler way of life. The narrative also cleverly illustrates the best of rural living, such as old-school country legends like Alabama and Ed Bruce, clear starry nights, drinking with close friends in local bars and hunting season. 

“Is the trickle charger hooked up to the boat?/ Is the pattern right on my turkey choke?/ Are them Appaloosa cats gonna bite?/ If they do, are we fryin’ ’em tonight?/ Is the price of corn gonna turn around?/ Is diesel cheaper two exits down?/ Are we drinking beer at the bar/ Or shootin’ whiskey down on the farm?,” he ponders in the opening verse. 

Bryan’s southern accent continues to shine throughout the chorus as he shifts his focus to a love interest and brainstorms different ways to win her over.  

He continues, “Does she like old-school Alabama or Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies?/ Is it farmers’ market roses or a handful of dirt road daisies?/ Ooh-ooh, are them stars lined up just right/ Ooh-ooh, for stealin’ me a kiss tonight?/ That’s what weighs on, that’s what stays on/ The mind of a country boy.

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“Mind Of A Country Boy” was written by the five-time Entertainer of the Year with Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, and Rhett Atkins (The Peach Pickers) and co-produced by Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens. The song offers a taste of all the new music expected from Luke Bryan later this year.

“Every time I get in a room with The Peach Pickers we have so much fun because we have so much in common,” said Bryan. “This song not only shows what can run through my mind but also what most us country boys think about on any given day.  The girl we love, outdoors, life and not getting above our raising.”

Mind Of A Country Boy Tour Officially Underway

Also on Friday, Luke Bryan launched the U.S. leg of his Mind Of A Country Boy Tour with a sold-out show in Jacksonville, Florida. The trek runs through September and includes two stadium dates this year – Truist Field in Atlanta on August 17 with Bailey Zimmerman, Kameron Marlowe and Chayce Beckham and Wrigley Field in Chicago on August 25 with Bailey Zimmerman, Tracy Lawrence and Chayce Beckham.

Multiple rising stars have been tapped to serve as special guests throughout the tour: Tenille Arts, Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Dillon Carmichael, HunterGirl, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, Meghan Patrick, Lily Rose, Josh Ross, Alana Springsteen, Zach Top, Vincent Mason, Tucker Wetmore, Dylan Schneider and DJ Rock. 

For full list of opening acts on each show visit www.lukebryan.com

In addition to his Mind of a Country Boy trek, Luke Bryan’s annual Farm Tour will also return for five dates this fall.

Mind Of A Country Boy Tour Schedule: 

June

21 – Endicott, NY – En-Joie Golf Course*

22 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

27 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena

28 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

29 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

July 

11 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods center for the Arts

12 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

13 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

18 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion 

19 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

20 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

26 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha 

27 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena

28 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

August 

1 – Idaho Falls, ID – Hero Arena Inside Mountain America Ctr

2 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre

8 – San Diego, CA North Island Credit Union Amph

9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum

10 – San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater 

15 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

17 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park

22 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

24 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena 

25 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field

September

5 – Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater 

7 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

12 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheater

14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amph

 *Not a Live Nation date