A routine afternoon of college football in Dallas turned into an unexpected celebrity encounter last week when country music superstar Luke Bryan made a surprise visit to the Katy Trail Ice House. Fans were celebrating a historic win for Southern Methodist University (SMU) when Bryan appeared, adding to the excitement.
Bryan, fresh from the release of his new EP Welcome to Farm Tour, was spotted at the popular beer garden and restaurant on Saturday, 1 November. The venue, located at 3127 Routh Street, sits along a 3.5-mile path that stretches from SMU to the American Airlines Center and is a favourite gathering spot for locals, particularly after community events.
Celebrity Moment Amid Historic Win
The award-winning artist arrived around 3:09 p.m., according to Dallas resident Amanda Wahl, who was present at the time. Spirits were already high at the venue after SMU defeated Miami in overtime, marking the university’s first home win over an AP top-10 team since 1974, with a final score of 26-20, according to ESPN.
Wahl described the experience as “cool,” noting that Bryan mingled with fans and joined in the celebration. A video shared with MySA shows Bryan, wearing a black Mustangs hat, leading a round of applause for SMU. Fans joined in enthusiastically, while many recorded the memorable moment.
“[He] bought one table’s drinks [and] kept standing up, getting everyone hyped up,” Wahl told MySA.
Although Wahl had never met Bryan in person before, she is a casual listener of his music. Bryan remained at the venue until around 6 p.m. A spokesperson for Katy Trail Ice House was not immediately available for comment.
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Melanie Love Salazar is a digital trending reporter for MySA, specialising in music, culture, and trending news. Born and raised in San Antonio and currently based near Austin, she is passionate about stories that inspire, uplift, and inform readers. Melanie holds a BS in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing from Texas State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in American Journalism at New York University.