Luke Bryan held a special sold-out concert event at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, branded as "Luke and Friends," featuring multiple surprise guest appearances from prominent country music artists. The standout moment came when Chris Stapleton, who co-wrote Bryan's 2013 hit "Drink a Beer," joined him for an impromptu duet, leaving Bryan visibly moved and still expressing his amazement as the show continued.

The concert showcased collaborations with fellow artists including American Idol judge Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, and Kane Brown across various performances. Bryan confirmed to the crowd that he, Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest will return for season 25 of American Idol. The event took place during his Word on the Street Tour and reflected the strong friendships within the country music community.