Russell Dickerson Reveals The Text Luke Bryan Sent Him After Their Costco Run-In

An ordinary Costco run turned into a memorable moment for the country acts.

By

Madeleine O’Connell

| Posted on

February 10, 2026

at

2:49 pm

Share on:

Photo Courtesy of Luke Bryan

You never know who you might bump into during a routine grocery run. For Russell Dickerson, that someone turned out to be fellow country star Luke Bryan. Earlier this week, the two of them unexpectedly crossed paths at Costco, a moment fans got to see thanks to a photo Bryan posted of them with their shopping carts in hand. Dickerson is now sharing the text exchange that followed this funny moment.

Photos Courtesy of Russell Dickerson, Luke Bryan
Photos Courtesy of Russell Dickerson, Luke Bryan

He explained to Country Now and other media outlets that he and his wife, Kailey, had left their two boys at home with their grandma while they set out to restock after the massive power outage that recently struck Nashville due to the ice storm.

Bryan, however, was on a solo trip to the grocery store. This was made clear by massive difference in each of their carts. While Dickerson and his other half had filled theirs to the very top with various items, the “Mind of a Country Boy” singer hilariously only had two items in his cart, which Kailey confirmed to be “exclusively steak and potatoes.”

In reference to the mountain of food Dickerson was purchasing, Bryan wrote, “Doing some #idol watch party shopping and ran into @russelldickerson. Looks like I should hit up his place instead…”

Dickerson then shared the post to his own Instagram stories and pointed out, “One of us was shopping with our wife…”

He goes on to say that after they snapped the photo, the two of them agreed not to publicly disclose their run-in. However, Luke Bryan later decide it was a moment that had to be shared with the world.

“He texted me was like, ‘Hey, can I post that picture with you?’ Alright, cool, bro,” Dickerson said, laughing about the message exchange.

While discussing their chance interaction with Bryan, Kailey joked that getting any time out of the house, but especially a Costco run, without the company of their kids, feels like a date to her.

“If he takes me to Target with no kids, I’m like, ‘This is amazing,’” she admitted.

Russell Dickerson, Kailey Dickerson; Photo Courtesy of Facebook
Russell Dickerson, Kailey Dickerson; Photo Courtesy of Facebook

When they returned home with their car full of groceries, the lovebirds were able to continue their “date” and take advantage of the sunny weather that has since defrosted Music City. Her mom graciously agreed to watch the kids a bit longer while they took a peaceful stroll together.

“We got back and there was still some time and it was a nice day. I was like, ‘Hey mom, are you cool to stay and we can just go for a walk?’”

Moments like these are a reminder of how meaningful even life’s simplest moments can be. While Kailey cherishes those everyday memories, she says their relationship and family life are also filled with plenty of adventure.

“If he was like, ‘Hey, I booked you a flight, pack a bag, I’m surprising you with something,’ I also wouldn’t be surprised by that. He’s very spontaneous,” she said of Russell Dickerson.

While both Dickerson and Bryan are gearing up for busy schedules filled with tour dates and potential new music in the year ahead, they still make time for everyday moments, like a simple grocery run.

Share on:

Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.