Tracy Chapman just made history in country music. The 59-year-old became the first Black woman to have a No. 1 hit on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart as a sole writer, with Luke Combs‘ “Fast Car.” “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman tells Billboard. “I’m happy for Luke and…
Luke Combs knows that he shares being one of the biggest reigning country music superstars right now with Morgan Wallen. The two have swapped being in the top spot on the charts, and with record sales, for years, drawing constant comparisons between the two — not that Combs cares much. “People always want there to be a rivalry, right?”…
Luke Combs is sharing more details about his new Nashville bar. Opening next year in the space currently held by the Wildhorse Saloon, Combs wants to have something for everyone — including a place that celebrates songwriters. “It’s important for me, I think, to have opportunities as a songwriter to showcase your ability,” Combs shares with his record label….
Luke Combs has a Top 5 hit with “Fast Car,” one of three songs that he didn’t write for his latest Gettin’ Old album, released in March. The song, written by Tracy Chapman and released in 1988, might seem like an unlikely choice for Combs to record, but the reason had a lot more to do with nostalgia than…
Luke Combs lost the recent Entertainer of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards to Chris Stapleton, not that he minded much. The “Love You Anyway” singer credits Stapleton with making room for other kinds of music, including the music that Combs makes. “When I moved to town, it was just the sound was different,” Combs told Access. “Everybody…
They might be busy country artists, but many of them took time to celebrate their own wives and mothers on Mother’s Day, sharing photos of their celebrations on social media. Luke Combs honored his wife, Nicole, who gave birth to their firstborn, son Tex, last June, and is currently expecting the couple’s second child. “I’ve gotten to spend the…
Talk about a surprise performance. Ed Sheeran ahd already been announced as a performer for the 2023 ACM Awards, but no one expected Luke Combs to join him on stage. The two singers collaborated on “Life Goes On,” from Sheeran’s latest Subtract album, out now. After his performance, Garth Brooks, who hosted the live ceremony alongside Dolly Parton, asked…
Luke Combs might be the reigning superstar in country music, with 15 consecutive No.1 hits, and a lagely sold-out World Tour. But when he isn’t on stage, Combs’ biggest priority is his growing family, including his wife, Nicole and his son, Tex, born last June. “I spend a lot of my time at home, really,” Combs says. “We’re on…
Luke Combs has a lot of reasons for wanting to lose weight, including his son, Tex, and his upcoming baby boy, due this fall. The Grand Ole Opry member has been vocal about wanting to get healthy, saying now that a lot of his motivation is for his family. “I want to be running around the yard with my…
Luke Combs is opening a bar and music venue in Nashville! The North Carolina native announced the news during a press conference at the Wildhorse Saloon, joined by Ryman Hospitality Properties’ Executive Chairman Colin Reed, revealing that his new place, scheduled to open by next summer, will replace the current Wildhorse Saloon. “I had been approached a bunch of…
