Town values for helping him navigate a 'challenging life'

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Luke Bryan has always turned to his faith and small-town roots when it comes to navigating life in the spotlight.

After Monday's episode of "American Idol," the country music star and singing competition judge opened up about the importance of the show's faith-themed night and explained how it resonated with him.

"Well, it means it's a really wonderful platform to allow these kids to sing songs that mean a lot to them," Bryan told Fox News Digital
Then there are songs that people will be moved in a lot of spiritual ways
What better way than to sit down with your family and watch this night of music, people singing songs that inspire and encourage faith
And I love it." Luke Bryan praised the faith-themed night on "American Idol." (Eric McCandless/via Getty Images) The "Songs of Faith" episode featured the top 14 contestants delivering raw and inspirational performances focused on spiritual beliefs
Bryan, who sang "Jesus Is Love" with fellow judge Lionel Richie during Monday's live episode, said he often leans on his upbringing to work through the challenges that come with stardom
LAINEY WILSON SAYS CITY PEOPLE HAVE WRONG VIEW OF COUNTRY TOWNS AS SHE DEFENDS HER 'BLUE COLLAR' ROOTS"I was a Baptist church kid singing in the church choir," he said
"When you spend that time in church, and you understand your faith and your beliefs … it's what you gotta really lean on to get through this challenging life
I mean, when you look at all the ups and downs, it takes your faith and belief that there's a higher power to get you through all this stuff
So faith, when you grow up in the Baptist Church singing, I mean, we certainly heard a lot of sermons on it
Bryan performed "Jesus Is Love" with Lionel Richie during Monday's episode of "American Idol." (Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In 2023, Bryan opened up about finding success the "old-fashioned way.""For most of my career I went up there going, I got to prove myself
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I earned it the old-fashioned way, working my butt off
A lot of people have propped me up and helped me along the way, and I hope they can enjoy the ride too." The country star said he often leans on his small-town values and religious background to help navigate life's challenges
(Terry Wyatt/WireImage)A two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Bryan began his career a little later than he might have liked
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP "I look back and I'm proud about the whole climb to get here
I had plans to move to Nashville at 20 years old and my brother passed away and I think at 20, I would have processed it all a lot differently, with a lot less maturity
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