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Updated · Fox News · Sep 1
Luke Bryan Threatens Trolls Over AI Claims About New Song at 50
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 1

Luke Bryan Threatens Trolls Over AI Claims About New Song at 50

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 1

Summary

  • Luke Bryan said on Theo Von’s podcast that he wanted to “knock the s--- out of” online critics accusing his song “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” of being AI-made.
  • The 50-year-old country star said a few social-media users with large followings created a false narrative that spread widely, turning him into “the guy” who supposedly used AI.
  • Bryan said much of the abuse appeared to come from teenagers, adding he was angered by younger users calling him a bad songwriter and saying he would punish his own kids for similar behavior.
  • The dispute has simmered since the song’s release: Bryan denied the claim in June, and songwriters Chase McGill and Matt Dragstrem told Rolling Stone the track was written organically from one of Bryan’s text exchanges.

Insights

Could a country star's new track be so formulaic that fans genuinely mistake it for AI, or is this viral sabotage?
How can artists prove their authenticity when a simple, emoji-inspired song is ruthlessly attacked online as an artificial fake?