Luke Bryan is getting into the holiday ... in 2008. Bryan’s cover followed the release of his debut album, I’ll Stay Me, featuring breakout single “All My Friends Say.” ...

Bryan is nominated for four awards—vocal event, male vocalist, entertainer and album for “Tailgates ... my life and I’m loving every day.” “Luke simply has that elusive ‘it ...

Meanwhile, the title track from Bryan’s new album holds at No. 3 on Hot Country ... most recently a one-week stay for “The Only Way I Know (with Luke Bryan and Eric Church) in February.