Luke: Willie’s A Bigger Star Than Me
Luke Bryan is one of the biggest stars in country music. He’s the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year. His latest album went Platinum in 6 weeks. He’s selling out arenas across the USA. But when it comes to star power, Luke admits his friend Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty is a much bigger star. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “Willie & I go out to eat some lunch, Willie walks in with me, and I have to bodyguard Willie! People are knocking me over, I’m taking pictures, they don’t have a clue who I am. So I’m like, ‘Willie, you’re a much bigger star than me, old buddy.’ In this business there’s a humbling minute around every turn.”
Willie comes to Nashville quite a bit. In fact, Luke says he sometimes stays at Luke’s house: “Willie spends a couple nights at my house with his hairy crew. All of Willie’s assistants all look like Willie. If you want to work for the Robertsons, you could be a Harvard graduate. But if you don’t have a long beard, you’re not getting the interview.”
Luke joins his friend Willie on the new Duck Dynasty Christmas album “Duck The Halls: “Willie calls me and goes, ‘Hey you gotta sing on this Christmas song, and it’s called ‘Wishing You a Hairy Christmas And a Happy, Happy, Happy New Year.’ It’s fun, I’m so happy to be a part of it, what Duck Dynasty symbolizes is not just a bunch of guys duck hunting. It’s more of a humble Christian way of life. I told Willie it’s the modern day Happy Days. It’s obviously countrier than Happy Days. But it feels good and honest, and a good family unit on TV, and that’s what they’ve embodied.”
Luke and Jason Aldean are partners with Willie on the Outdoor Channel TV show “Buck Commander.” Luke told Lon that he’s actually gone duck hunting with the Robertsons: “We sat in a duck blind, and being around Phil Robertson, he’s just an amazingly wise man. When he meets you, he categorizes you, and that’s how he refers to you. So he says to me, ‘So tell me something,’ country singer.’ It’s stuff like that that’s just fun. That’s what the south’s about.”
Duck Dynasty’s new Christmas album “Duck The Halls” will be released on October 29th. In addition to Luke, the album also features George Strait and Josh Turner.
Here is song list of the Duck The Halls:
1. “Ragin’ Cajun Redneck Christmas” (Willie Robertson) Written by Willie Robertson and Dallas Davidson
2. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” (Missy Robertson) Written by Walter Kent, Kim Gannon and Buck Ram
3. “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (Uncle Si Robertson) Words by Theodor S. Geisel and Music by Albert Hague
4. “Christmas Cookies” (Phil Robertson and George Strait with Miss Kay) Written by Aaron Barker
5. “Away In A Manger” (Sadie Robertson with Alison Krauss, Luke 2: 8-14 Scripture Reading by Mia) Arranged by Buddy Cannon, Willie Robertson, Jase Robertson, Korie Robertson and Missy Robertson
6. “Hairy Christmas” (Willie Robertson and Luke Bryan with Phil, Uncle Si, Jase, Jep) Written by Chancie Neal, Jimmy Melton and Michael Mobley
7. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (Missy and Jase Robertson) Written by Frank Loesser
8. “Duck The Halls” (Robertson Family) Arranged by Buddy Cannon, Willie Robertson, Jase Robertson, Korie Robertson and Missy Robertson
9. “Camouflage And Christmas Lights” (Reed Robertson) Written by Michael Logen and Andrew Dorff
10. “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” (Sadie Robertson and Robertson kids with Uncle Si) Written by Johnny Marks
11. “Night Before Christmas” (Uncle Si Robertson) Written by Willie Robertson
12. “Why I Love Christmas” (Missy Robertson with Josh Turner) Written by Josh Turner
13. “Silent Night” (Robertson family) Arranged by Buddy Cannon, Willie Robertson, Jase Robertson, Korie Robertson and Missy Robertson
14. Phil’s Prayer, Willie’s Closing
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