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Luke Bryan Calling Beyonce Out ‘Ended Any Chance’ of Her Return to ‘American Idol’

Luke Bryan apparently snubbed Beyonce's country album, infuriating 'American Idol' bosses in the process, a source exclusively reveals to Life and Style.

American Idol judge Luke Bryan shot down any chance of Beyoncé boosting the singing contest’s sagging ratings with a guest appearance by suggesting the “Texas Hold ’Em” songbird isn’t truly part of the country music family — and now the show’s bosses are steamed, a source exclusively tells Life & Style. The Nashville hitmaker, 48, appeared to defend the Country Music Association’s snub of the R&B beauty’s crossover album, Cowboy Carter, after the record got zero nominations. Luke also wondered aloud about Cowboy Carter ’s sales figures — even though it’s poised to be the best-selling album of 2024 for any artist not named Taylor Swift.

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