Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan Extend Their Friendly Feud by Taking Jabs at Each Other’s Nashville Bars
Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan have resumed their friendly rivalry by trading jokes about their Nashville bars. Shelton filmed from Ole Red’s rooftop and teased that Bryan’s Luke’s 32 Bridge was empty, prompting Bryan to joke that Shelton was there too early and later to warn viewers about eating at Ole Red.
The exchange comes as both singers juggle busy schedules. Shelton, who has completed a Las Vegas residency and played festivals, is due to perform in Phoenix on 14 November; Bryan released his album *Signs* in September and is preparing to return as a judge on *American Idol* next year, alongside Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie.
In short
- Shelton called Bryan’s bar “Ghost Town USA”.
- Bryan joked Shelton was visiting at 10am.
- Bryan replied with a food-poisoning gag about Ole Red.
Explained simply
Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are American country music singers who have worked together on television and are known for joking about their rivalry. Both also own bars in Nashville, a city in Tennessee that draws visitors for its country music venues and nightlife.
Shelton’s Ole Red and Bryan’s 32 Bridge are part of a wider trend of performers opening restaurants and bars linked to their public image. These venues bring music fans and visitors into Nashville’s entertainment district, while giving the singers businesses beyond recording and performing.