LUKE Bryan has released a new song as he prepares for life after American Idol.
But reviews from fans are mixed, as the American Idol judge gets ready to launch a nationwide tour.
Earlier this month, Luke released But I Got A Beer in My Hand, from his upcoming album of the same name.
The song is a sarcastic ballad about not regretting a lost love, with lyrics like: "Yeah, I know how that country song goes/I'm supposed to be heartbroke/But I got a beer in my hand, and I got it raised up high/I ain't got a give in my damn right, I can do this all night."
Luke, 46, said in a press release posted to his personal website that he was trying to make the perfect song for summer.
“I knew I wanted a fun uptempo song everyone could enjoy this summer,” Luke said. “I can’t wait to start doing it live. It’s gonna be a blast.”
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However, not every fan was blasted away - and let the star know it on his Instagram page.
"I’m a fan but you can do better, Luke," one fan slammed.
Another tried to look on the bright side: "Chorus is mid. But still be bumpin it."
Still, others loved it, declaring But I Got A Beer In My Hand the "anthem of the year."
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"Great one, Luke!" one person praised.
Another echoed: "Keep it up with your Music.. I Love your new song and I listen to it everyday."
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Luke will perform the song live on the May 21 season finale of American Idol.
The Crash My Party singer, along with co-judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, are getting ready to wrap up their sixth season on the ABC hit.
Less than a month later, Luke will embark on a cross-country tour and Las Vegas residency.
Earlier this week, Luke posted a video to his Instagram of a billboard in Nashville featuring his photo and promoting his new song.
The sign encouraged everyone to go to YouTube to listen to it.
He captioned it: "Thank ya @youtubemusic for the support around Nashville. Hope y’all are loving the new song. #BeerInMyHand."
STANDING NO-VATION
Luke will have plenty of time on tour to forget about a recent moment of embarrassment on Idol, when he was ridiculed online for starting to give one performer an ovation, but staying seated when guest judges Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran refused to get up.
Colin Stough covered Alanis' classic Hand in my Pocket.
The crooner gave a show-stopping performance, and fellow country colleague Luke could be seen on video adjusting his chair, pulling back, and seemingly preparing to stand and cheer - something he frequently does on the show.
However, after seeing his guest judges staying put, Luke stopped and straightened up in his seat.
The Country On singer was slammed in a Reddit chat room after his change of heart.
"Did anyone notice Luke rolling back his chair to give Colin a standing ovation, but then neither guest judge stood so he stayed seated?" one person asked.
Another fan replied: "I did notice no one gave a standing ovation until the very end, and I thought that was funny since Luke always gives a standing ovation when he’s with Katy and Lionel, lol. So it’s obvious that he only does it because the other two do it."
One person said the star's behavior is nothing new: "Luke has been doing stuff like that all 6 seasons. He only stands up when Katy or Lionel do.
"He also has shown tiny flashes of real good criticism towards contestants but is always too afraid to be a real judge since he just lets the other two steer the ship."
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While one person judged the judge's judging ability: "Luke makes no attempt to hide his bias towards any of the country singers over other genres. Like many country fans, he has limited knowledge of anything outside of his country box."
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