• Luke Bryan says some tracks still give him goosebumps despite 30 No. 1 hits.
• He highlighted “One Margarita” as a beach-and-boat anthem that fires up crowds.
• Bryan recalled early illegal downloads of “Country Girl (Shake It for Me).”
• Catch his full chat on Backstage Country with co-host Elaina Smith.
H2: Luke Bryan opens up on Backstage Country
Luke Bryan — a country star with 30 No. 1 songs — told Backstage Country co-host Elaina Smith that even after decades of hits, certain tracks still excite him. Instead of defaulting to his greatest-hits playlist, Bryan shared the stories behind the songs that still give him goosebumps and get audiences dancing.
H3: “One Margarita” — a modern summer anthem
Bryan singled out “One Margarita” as a song that creates an instant party vibe. He said when he first heard the track and saw crowds holding up shots and dancing, he knew it had that Kenny Chesney-style summer-ananthem energy.
“Anytime I can write a song that needs to be played loud at the beach, the lake, on the boat and on vacation, I get really, really excited,” Bryan said. He added that when his shows — including his Crash My Playa festival — kick into the song, it feels like a special moment.
H3: On “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and illegal downloads
Bryan also reflected on the early days of his career, when downloads of “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” reportedly circulated illegally. He told Smith the label estimated massive illegal download numbers that were impossible to recoup.
“That’s another thing that early in my career, I was caught up in the illegal part of songs,” Bryan said. Despite the loss, he called the track life-altering — one that helped secure his long-term place on country stages.
Embedded post: Watch “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HX4SfnVlP4&list=RD7HX4SfnVlP4&start_radio=1
H3: Looking ahead — music, memories, and longevity
Bryan joked with Smith about performing well into old age. He recalled a quip attributed to Waylon Jennings: if he’d known he’d live so long, he’d have taken better care of himself. Still, Bryan said he hopes to be out on stage making country music for decades to come.
Whether it’s a rowdy summer song meant for a boat or a stadium-ready crowd-pleaser, Bryan made it clear which tracks fire him up. Fans can tune into Backstage Country to hear the full conversation and the stories behind the hits that keep him excited, boots stomping and mic in hand.
H4: Where to listen
Listen to Backstage Country for the complete interview and follow Luke Bryan’s official channels for tour and music updates.
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