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Singer Luke Bryan revealed he maintains a close relationship with former American Idol judge Katy Perry 's family, with Perry's 4-year-old daughter affectionately calling him "Uncle Luke." Speaking at the 2024 CMA Awards on Wednesday, Bryan, who roasted Jelly Roll at the ceremony , shared insights about his continued friendship with Perry and her partner, actor Orlando Bloom , following Perry's departure from the show in May. "Katy and I text every now and then, and I check on her," Bryan told E! News .
American Idol's Luke Bryan hits career low after releasing new country album Katy Perry will only be able to return to American Idol under one condition "Being on that show with her for seven years, me and her and Orlando, we all developed a great friendship together." The 48-year-old Play It Again singer expressed hope about maintaining his special bond with Perry's daughter, Daisy Dove. "It's always nice to see how they're doing and see how Daisy's doing.
And maybe Daisy will call me Uncle Luke for a long time." Bryan, who judges alongside Lionel Richie on American Idol, welcomed Perry's replacement, Carrie Underwood , while acknowledging the learning curve that comes with the role. "The thing about it is Carrie has to kind of learn in real time," he explained.
"You kind of have to learn how to be a judge. It's not like you can go to American Idol Judging School." DON'T MISS.
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"She's awesome with the kids. She has the best soul and heart. She's doing a great job and really settling into the judging table.
" Bryan's "uncle" status extends beyond Perry's family. In 2022, fellow country artist Dierks Bentley shared photos of Bryan teaching Bentley's children. Beyond his honorary uncle roles, Bryan has demonstrated a deep commitment to his own family.
He and his wife Caroline Boyer, his college sweetheart whom he married in 2006, have two sons: Thomas, 16, and Tatum, 14..
