Luke Bryan's Wife Caroline Boyer Once Confessed She Made the First Move In Their Relationship

When country music star Luke Bryan met his wife, Caroline Boyer, he fell in love with her within seconds, but it took much longer for her to get that feeling. However, as she got to know him better, her feelings eventually caught up, and she kissed him first.

Thomas Luther Bryan, known professionally as Luke Bryan, is a country music singer, songwriter, and TV personality. He is famous for having multiple hit songs that have topped country music charts since he released his debut album in 2007. He has been a judge on the popular reality TV show "American Idol" since 2018.

His success in the entertainment industry has been replicated in his personal life. The musician has been married to Caroline Boyer for 16 years, and the loving couple was blessed with two children. Bryan credits his continued success and a great marriage to his wife, whom he has shown he is very proud of.

Who Is Luke Bryan's Wife, Caroline Boyer Bryan?

Caroline Boyer was born to Waymond and Yvonne Boyer on December 31, 1979, in Georgia. She began studying at Georgia Southern University in 1998, the same school and year she met her future husband. After graduating, she worked as a drug rep.

Working in the pharmaceutical industry meant she was earning enough money to support herself and her husband, who was still struggling at the time. Currently, she runs her clothing line called Best Bad Influence, whose proceeds go to the Brett Boyer Foundation, which raises awareness about congenital heart disease.

Boyer and her husband are very active philanthropists. They also run Brett's Barn, a small animal farm. The farm receives kids, especially from St. Jude's Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, who come and spend time with the animals. It is a project that Boyer and Bryan are very passionate about, as it helps lift the spirits of others.

Luke Bryan and His Career

Luke Bryan is a native of Georgia, born in Leesburg on July 17, 1976. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southern University in 1999. His future wife was in her second university year by then. Luke then left Georgia for Nashville after graduation.

Although known more for his singing, the multi-talented artist began his career as a songwriter for Billy Carrington and Travis Tritt, whom he helped with the title song on his 2004 album, "My Honky Tonk History." He continued to write until his big breakthrough came in 2007.

Eight years after finishing his studies and one year into married life, 31-year-old Luke Bryan received a recording contract from Capitol Nashville. His first single, "All My Friends," reached number five on the Hot Country Songs chart in 2007. That same year, his debut album was released, followed by six more studio albums.

How Did Luke Bryan Meet His Wife, Caroline?

Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer are college sweethearts. They met in a bar called Dingus Magee's. The bar was in Statesboro, where they were both studying at Georgia Southern University. The year was 1998; he was a senior, and she was in her first year. Bryan admitted that, for him, it was love at first sight.

However, for a guy who was a bit shy and reserved, it took a few more drinks until he gathered the courage to talk to his future wife. The courage was a bit too much for Boyer, who was somewhat perplexed by his forwardness. Recalling the day they first met, she said:

"It was my first time in a bar. I was so sheltered growing up in a very small town and I’d had the same boyfriend since 8th grade. Luke’s personality was so big, I was staring at him like, ‘Is this guy for real?’ He was the second guy I ever kissed in my life. Ever.”

When Did Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer Get Married?

Despite the awkward introduction, the young couple continued to see each other. They initially hung out as friends, but that changed when Caroline, noticing that her prince charming may never do the honor, kissed him first. That marked the beginning of an on-and-off relationship that lasted less than two years.

They got back together five years later; since then, they haven't left each other's side. One night after a dinner date, Bryan blindfolded Caroline and took her to Nashville's Parthenon, where he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. It was a big surprise for her as she thought he would show her a house.

Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer's wedding took place in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2006. They returned to the states after the wedding and had their honeymoon in the mountains of Colorado. On their 10th anniversary, Luke gave his wife a ring upgrade, replacing the old one with an even bigger and more shiny diamond ring.

How Do Luke Bryan and Caroline Keep Their Marriage Strong All These Years?

After 16 years of a successful marriage, some people are curious about how they have managed to keep their marriage strong for so long. According to the recording artist, he tries not to think about work and do anything work-related at home. That helps maintain harmony around the house.

Furthermore, Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer ensure they do not go to bed mad. Whenever they have issues, they talk them out before they escalate into bigger fights. The couple is big on communication and always makes time to talk. They share a coffee in the morning regularly and talk for 30 minutes.

Something that they always mention in interviews is maintaining the fun and goofy parts of themselves individually and as a couple. They prank each other or team up to prank other people, which they look forward to doing together. Bryan and Boyer still have night outs like when they were still dating.

Caroline Boyer's Impact on Luke Bryan's Life and Career

Luke Bryan frequently talks about his wife's influence on his life and career. When they married, Bryan was still a struggling musician and relied on his wife's support. On the Pickler and Ben show in 2018, he said, "When we got married, her career supported me when I was making about $10,000 a year."

When things started going for Luke, his wife helped to keep his feet on the ground and stay humble and selfless. They have created various projects together to help other people in multiple ways. This includes supporting several charities, the Red Cross, and causes such as the fight against HIV and AIDS.

The duo shows their fun side by performing pranks on each other or their relatives and friends. This is done primarily during the holiday season, and they refer to it as "Prankmas." Boyer also featured in her husband's music video, "Crash My Party," an experience they both had a lot of fun doing.

How Many Kids Do Luke and Caroline Have?

Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer have two biological children and three other kids they took in after Bryan's sister and her husband passed away. Their eldest son, Thomas Boyer Bryan, was born on March 18, 2008. He was born weighing 6lbs, 14 oz, and was named after his father.

The second born, Tatum Christopher Bryan, was born on August 11, 2010. He arrived a week earlier than planned, weighing 6lbs, 8 oz. Luke adopted his older sister, Kelly Bryan Cheshire's children after she and her husband, Ben, had tragically passed on. Jordan Cheshire was their most senior, born on April 7, 1995.

Jordan got married on September 5, 2021, and it was an emotional experience for Luke Bryan, who walked her down the aisle. Jordan attended the University of Georgia. The second, Kris Cheshire, went to the University of Alabama. The last born, Tilden Cheshire, was born on November 6, 2001, and goes to the University of Georgia.

Despite the rough start, the loving couple has remained happily married for 16 years. Caroline Boyer acknowledged that their relationship would have never lasted if they did have that long break up they had. The breakup helped them appreciate each other more.