Luke Bryan is opening up about fellowAmerican IdoljudgeKaty Perry‘s engagement toOrlando Bloom.While on the red carpet at the2019 Academy of Country Music Awardswearing a shiny gold jacket, the “What Makes You Country” singer said that Perry is the “coolest chick on the planet.”“Obviously her and Orlando have been dating a while. I am so excited for them,” Bryan told PEOPLE. “It’s funny, I come back to the country world and everybody is like, ‘How’sKaty Perry?’ I’m like, ‘She’s the coolest chick on the planet. She’s a dude in a girl’s body. She’s a great person with a great heart.'”“I’ve gotten to meet Orlando a couple of times and they’re having fun,” he continues. “They’re just enjoying being engaged.”Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.John Shearer/WireImageCaroline and Luke Bryan.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBryan, 42, who is nominated for entertainer of the year and single record of the year for his hit “Most People Are Good,” is also scheduled to perform his new song, “Knockin’ Boots” during the show.Bloom and Perry got engaged in February during asurprise helicopter ride.“It was very sweet,” Perry shared during an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live. “We went to dinner and I thought we were going to go see some art after dinner but we pulled up to a helicopter.”Stefanie Keenan/GettyHowever, noteveryaspect of the proposal ended up going off without a hitch.“The funny part is we had champagne in the helicopter and the [ring] box was in his pocket and he had written down everything he wanted to say on a note,” she revealed, explaining that the note was meant to divert her attention while he pulled out the ring.“So I’m reading [the note] but I’m hearing the champagne is broken and the bottle’s everywhere … he’s pulling out this box that’s too big for his coat pocket, rips his coat pocket and his elbow goes into the champagne.”RELATED VIDEO: ACM Awards 2019: Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton Lead NominationsDespite the mishaps, the proposal ended on a happy note and afterwards the pair “landed on a rooftop [in Los Angeles] — my whole family was there, and all my friends,” Perry recalled. “He did so well.”The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are broadcasting live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
Luke Bryan is opening up about fellowAmerican IdoljudgeKaty Perry‘s engagement toOrlando Bloom.
While on the red carpet at the2019 Academy of Country Music Awardswearing a shiny gold jacket, the “What Makes You Country” singer said that Perry is the “coolest chick on the planet.”
“Obviously her and Orlando have been dating a while. I am so excited for them,” Bryan told PEOPLE. “It’s funny, I come back to the country world and everybody is like, ‘How’sKaty Perry?’ I’m like, ‘She’s the coolest chick on the planet. She’s a dude in a girl’s body. She’s a great person with a great heart.'”
“I’ve gotten to meet Orlando a couple of times and they’re having fun,” he continues. “They’re just enjoying being engaged.”
Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
John Shearer/WireImage
Caroline and Luke Bryan.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Bryan, 42, who is nominated for entertainer of the year and single record of the year for his hit “Most People Are Good,” is also scheduled to perform his new song, “Knockin’ Boots” during the show.
Bloom and Perry got engaged in February during asurprise helicopter ride.
“It was very sweet,” Perry shared during an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live. “We went to dinner and I thought we were going to go see some art after dinner but we pulled up to a helicopter.”
Stefanie Keenan/Getty
However, noteveryaspect of the proposal ended up going off without a hitch.
“The funny part is we had champagne in the helicopter and the [ring] box was in his pocket and he had written down everything he wanted to say on a note,” she revealed, explaining that the note was meant to divert her attention while he pulled out the ring.
“So I’m reading [the note] but I’m hearing the champagne is broken and the bottle’s everywhere … he’s pulling out this box that’s too big for his coat pocket, rips his coat pocket and his elbow goes into the champagne.”
RELATED VIDEO: ACM Awards 2019: Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton Lead Nominations
Despite the mishaps, the proposal ended on a happy note and afterwards the pair “landed on a rooftop [in Los Angeles] — my whole family was there, and all my friends,” Perry recalled. “He did so well.”
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are broadcasting live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
