Luke Bryan

He was back on 'American Idol' on Sunday night (April 18).

He shared the news and his health status on social media on Monday.

"Can you email me on how to be cool?" Luke Bryan asked after this 'Idol' hopeful's performance.

It seemed like the "right gift" at the time.

Country stars love their furry friends!

Talking to Jimmy Kimmel, Bryan spent quite a bit of time explaining his mother's social media posts.

He didn't always know what he was creating would be successful — but he was willing to take that risk.

"He just seems like that kind of guy, doesn't he?" Shelton jokes. "If he doesn't have to put clothes on, he probably doesn't."

This 'Idol' contestant's hip-shaking skills rivaled Bryan's famous dance movies!

The gloves are off in this battle to the finish line!