Blake Shelton Embarrassed By How The Voice Treated Luke Combs

[@quinnmelvin6844]

I met Luke combs back when he wasnt even famous at a gas station with me and my husband in loxahatchee Florida where we live. He was promoting his CD at bars and taking small gigs and he stopped his small tour bus at the gas station next to a little local dive bar to fill his tank and gave us one of his CDs and talked for awhile. He played us a preview of some of his songs on his phone and I was like dude you need to be famous you're gonna be huge. Hes a really down to earth awesome guy and I'm so happy he found a contract so he can mass produce his music and keep making good studio quality music so everyone can hear him. Genuinely love his music!

[@helenboula3538]

This is how a lot of people get to meet your stars is on these Country Roads the gas stations and convenience stores and that's where you're going to meet them and I know this because my daughter or not we have RV and we travel a lot and we always take the back roads the scenic route and this is the way they go and you'll need a lot of them along the way they're just people they're no different than me not often will you see the star because they're flying the band and their equipment and all that they're on the road all the time but every now and then you said see one of the stars that ain't it ain't nothing but a thing. I guess the reason I'm not really impressed is because I Can't Stand country western I'm not saying nothing bad about the person I just don't like their music

[@quinnmelvin6844]

@@helenboula3538 I mean I'm not trying to impress anyone lol I'm just saying hes a pretty great guy and I'm happy he found his fame. I personally love country music but maybe that's because I'm country and was raised that way. And yeah I agree with you that's definitely where you find them.probably because they wanna get away from everyone LMAO

[@Samuel-I]

He's just a normal down home Carolina boy. He sings about the stuff we see and do every day. We relate.

[@slothgaming4076]

@Luke Combs 🙂

[@alex-pg7cd]

so lucky!

[@gingeyqueen]

He didn’t need the show and his accomplishments are proof of that!

[@shanester8712]

Bull shit

[@chuckiebarker3385]

Brittnee,i agree with you 100% darlin

[@lildad559]

@@shanester8712 who’s bullshitting lmao

[@LovingAtlanta]

@ Brittnee Billiot - 👍Exactly!

[@MrPumpkinDumkin]

Facts

[@trinaschnell4422]

He didn't have a sob story to tug at the heart strings. I've stopped watching because of the non stop emotional manipulation.

[@michealbaker7024]

Yea

[@michealbaker7024]

Trina?????

[@trinaschnell4422]

Michael? 😉

[@michealbaker7024]

How are you doin!???

[@michealbaker7024]

Can we talk!?????if you don't mind

[@jacobmalloy4258]

He should thank these people, that door they closed opened the one he was destined for.

[@gillybob7747]

Luke combs is a sellout panzie

[@aaronhall9487]

@@gillybob7747 yep

[@alextrout1719]

You really have no idea how he got his fame do you?

[@jerbear3915]

He’s one of the best country singer I’ve ever heard

[@maryr7800]

@@alextrout1719 Mostly talent and hard work. He's been singing and performing since he was a child. There are no overnight successes, it takes years and some people never get there.

[@gymstastories]

Considering no one makes it big off that show he was better off

[@michaelhenry1427]

Morgan wallen didn’t make it that far and look at him now!

[@gymstastories]

@@michaelhenry1427 didn't make it past the playoffs 😂😂 Levine coulda had the one

[@blanktrigger8863]

None of these shows have produced anyone big since the first seasons of American Idol and some of the first Xfactor years (at least in the UK). Idk what people think they gain from going on them these days. They started as legit attempts to find stars but are now just a commercial product.

[@Ryanlexz]

Exactly! None even had big success like Justin Bieber. The show is pointless

[@rebeckabowen7575]

Um Chris Stapleton?

[@Bonecrusher-ht1mh]

He didn't need that show. His music touches people. A lot of us can relate to his music and that's what people sense. He's "one of us" and hopefully stays grounded. Keep going Luke.

[@robgore3881]

Amen, couldn't agree more. I have lived some of his songs.

[@maryjaneshelby6661]

Luke didn't need The Voice, he did it on his own.....pure talent!!

[@72molands]

He had help #creeksquad #upchurch

[@marklane870]

He married a BMI executive hello

[@kaedenpruittoutdoors2207]

@@marklane870 no he didn’t

[@ScooterLee-ei1ep]

@@72molands he had help from his early fans. Those of us who were around since before his first album. When he just posted songs on twitter and vine.

[@p.justinbruce2601]

Mmmmm.... not really the case.

[@beandip9824]

Just imagine all of the singers that we missed out on because they werent "interesting" enough....

[@masonscaggs3554]

Or that they forced Morgan wallen to sing pop song.

[@thunderchaser2042]

How many times did Idol reject Hillary Scott? Good call there, not.

[@Jg_nation]

It’s probably a good thing that he didn’t make it onto the show. Because i haven’t heard of one person who had won it.

[@chrisstephens4079]

And who are you ? 🤣

[@Jg_nation]

@@chrisstephens4079 your kids dad

[@ZachThe_Ripper]

Damn. That even hurt my feelings lmao

[@troller4jesus]

@@Jg_nation sweet free child support

[@SheepdogSmokey]

There are those like Jermaine Paul or Chris Blue who had success right after, but then they're stuck with a label that controls them. The Voice would have had a breakout star with Luke, so you know they're kicking themselves now.

[@noahestus6830]

Let’s be real, that really was a blessing because he had freedom to do what he needed to do. He kept doing social media and covers that probably wouldn’t have been allowed by a record label or NBC. He has so much creative freedom just based on all of his live music he does now, and he really is one of the best writers and voices in country music; who knows if that could’ve happened off of the voice!

[@tammywilkins6808]

I am a big Luke Combs fan so I am grateful that he kept his rejection letter because it did push him to success way to go !!! Keep making the music because we will keep listening and enjoying

[@Grumpysnail3134]

@Luke Combs 🤣

[@ciarahopkins9287]

I am as well

[@marymangiaracina5332]

His Success is that much better and rewarding for him as he made it on his own🎤💙🎸

[@caseylee12]

I met Blake Shelton in 2001 at a festival concert in Kentucky. We kept calling him back to the stage and he sang Old Red about 5 times as an encore.... Class act all the way.

[@johnr.6453]

The show is called "The Voice" not "The Looks" Don't judge a book by its cover. Luke Combs is a phenomenon!!!

[@Annefin99]

Your completely right. I've found that could be part of the problem in this industry!!!

[@courtenayoeltjen]

Yeah but Luke didn't need the Voice.

[@jamesfaison9410]

All they're concerned with is ratings, not finding talent.

[@mckenzieevans8511]

They didn’t say anything about his looks, they meant his personality wasn’t interesting but yes your right still terrible either way, they really should have let him at least try.

[@robertcope59]

No one needs Luke either. He is a sell-out that bowed down to the cancel culture. I’ll never buy or support anything he does.

[@johncasebolt3165]

Luke is pure talent , sings from his heart because he has a big one, he picked up a child in his audience that was holding a sign saying “ This St Jude patient loves you” and put the child on stage next to him, sang the child’s favorite song and that little boy cried he was so happy! I was surely touched in my soul to see that! I feel that Luke will replace some of the great legends we lost in country music and hopefully will sing for us for many years to come! Great job Luke!!

[@Fadder90]

That why these “talent” shows are absolute garbage.

[@seandavenport504]

All about the ratings ... from the horses mouth put on paper!!

[@yugiohkid1996]

Blake Shelton has pushed some really good stars tho from his winning teams he’s probably the only one tho who actually tried to push his winners and or his team memebers

[@cacaf8989]

exactly, does anyone remember any the voice winners?

[@Pad2Paper]

Those shows (TheVoice, XFactor, American Idol, etc.) are all scripted and Luke Combs would have NEVER won any of them. Sadly, it's because they don't care about the music, but rather it's about propping up the best looking guys and gals. These show epitomize what it means to fake, produced, rehearsed, and generic. Thus, it's no surprise that when these winner do make their debut, they are usually one hit-wonders. I'm glad Combs didn't take his rejection too seriously and went on to making his music that has now redefined what country music actually is and what it will become for generations to come.

[@NorthWoodsWes]

Exactly. It's all a "game". Of ALL the singing competition shows winners, the most successful singers today from any of those shows is Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. What happened to the 100 others? ......

[@xKingofDaNorthx]

Luke Combs is like Bruno Mars in that they both got rejected by reality TV shows and made it big. Goes to show that you shouldn't give up on your dreams.

[@KawaiiCat2]

And these two artists are the most down to earth that makes the best music.

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

I hate that they turned Luke Combs away. Oh, well we still got Luke in country music. He showed everyone that he's meant to be in country music. I'm so glad we have Luke. He's a great artist and needs to be in country music.

[@1sick95venge]

I’ve always said these shows are a joke. I quit watchin american idol after chris daughtry and kellie pickler was voted off. I thought the two of them along with bucky covington was the best on that season

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

@@1sick95venge oh , I loved Bucky Covington. There rejection means nothing because Luke went on out and made it and he's a big time artist who busting those charts wide open. Making more and more fans everyday. The Voices loss and the fans gain of a wonderful man and artist. You are right.

[@COUNTRYGIRLMUSICLOVER]

@@1sick95venge EVEN THO THEY WERE VOTED OFF SOMETIMES ITS A GOOD THING CAUSE IM SURE THEY HAVE TALENT SCOUTS OUT THERE THAT WATCH AND CAN HELP THEM OUT KELLY PRICKLER THAT GIRL IS FUNNY CAN BE IN COMEDY

[@t4ddg965]

Probably the best thing that could have happened to him. Blake commented months ago that he's disappointed with the fact the Voice doesn't do enough to promote their winners. But they are under some obligation, just like for Idol. So silver lining...

[@COUNTRYGIRLMUSICLOVER]

@@t4ddg965 YES SOMETIMES ITS BETTER TO COME IN 2ND or 3RD YOU HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT GETTING YOURSELF OUT THERE AND MAKING SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF

[@jmcanlis3875]

So Happy Luke never made it on the Voice. He is so genuine and true to himself, they would have tried to change his image into their idea of what a country singer should look and sound like

[@south2bosshog]

The music industry does that anyways, not the "VOICE"....🤔

[@Zenikai_]

he's exactly what a country singer should look and sound like. he's literally made for country music.

[@jacobstrutner8232]

Lmao all these people don't know luke combs sold himself out to the music industry. He's totally different than when he started. Just another pretty boy singing pretty songs

[@Zenikai_]

@@jacobstrutner8232 he's the same humble guy. Everyone knows money changes you, Just because he acts and looks different doesn't mean he's not the same guy. Also "sold out" just means he wants people to like his music, which alot of people do.

[@ejackson9061]

@@jacobstrutner8232 Did he hurt you in your feelers? Did he offend you? Do you have men parts masquerading as female parts like Bruce/Kaitlyn Jenner? Do you have a period? Tampons or pads? You must love giving Scentsy parties.

[@yvonneb5481]

Kane Brown had the same response when he tried out for The Voice. I believe he also tried out for Idol and was rejected there too. Now he's an advisor for Team Blake this year and he's been on the finale show of The Voice twice.

[@josephus1983]

Kane Brown couldn’t try out for the voice because of his contract with the X factor. Just an FYI.

[@yvonneb5481]

@@josephus1983 I'm going by what Kane said in an interview. He said he had auditioned for The Voice and Idol and was turned down by both. I only repeated what Kane said himself.

[@josephus1983]

@@yvonneb5481 not sure where you saw that. But he recently became an advisor on the voice and said... “Last night on The Voice, Kane Brown, who is an advisor to Team Blake Shelton, revealed that at one point in time, he had hoped to audition for The Voice, but a conflict with a contract that he already had signed prevented him from doing so.” www.google.com/amp/s/parade.com/1117421/paulettecohn/kane-brown-on-the-voice-2020/amp/

[@joeysteward465]

I heard Kane gotlost trying to make it to auditions lol

[@Mbolf24]

Kane brown isn't talented at all so the less we hear of his music the better

[@jaimeisreal]

Moral of the story...don't let anyone make you believe that you can't do something great in your life. Or they'll (the haters) say to you "that's impossible, you're not good enough for that". Ignore them. Never give up on your dreams. Hard work pays great dividends in return. I promise you.

[@carrie14u2nv]

Luke has done more than any other voice contestant. Blake is only saying something now because Luke is successful.

[@truenorthhaven7676]

Yea, but if he wasn't successful than they would be correct

[@cathytincher5699]

Yes An he is a bigger star than an gwen,an Blake put together.

[@JakeNBake0021]

Blake likely didn’t even know he had tried out. They only see a small fraction of the contestants

[@davidmykal8197]

Morgan wallen is better

[@raymondsykes2954]

Luke makes some actual amazing music. And it just goes to show that even if you're turned down by the people you look up to, you can still make it work. You just have to truly believe in yourself and he did.

[@TheKYRw]

Proves these shows don’t know wtf they’re doing. Makes u wonder how many unheard of amazing musicians there are that got rejected that could’ve ended up being stars

[@karenhardie1132]

Those shows are popularity contests and sob stories. They also rejected Lauren Daigle, Maren Morris, Kane Brown. Just to name a few.

[@austinjackson761]

And Morgan Wallen lol

[@johnkamulegeya4141]

@@austinjackson761 Morgan wasn't rejected. He actually made it onto the show unlike the others

[@PinkPaws88]

Kane actually quit the show

[@cathytincher5699]

I love Luke Combs He is great singer,Elvis was too sexy for the grand old Opry, Back than way he moved they thought it was way to sexy.

[@NickyD]

kane brown also wasnt good enough for idol either shows how much of a joke the shows are

[@kylehedman6882]

This is similar to what American idol did with Chris Daughtry

[@BZtay]

I thought Daughtry signed a side deal and was forced off because of the rules of the show....

[@cathytincher5699]

Yes ,I love him He should have wow,He is a big star now.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Exactly!

[@tianacharlie5699]

Who is Chris Daughtry?

[@kylehedman6882]

@@tianacharlie5699 the lead singer of rock band Daughtry

[@djrudyg2am]

He didn’t even turn around Morgan Wallen either...

[@spencerbowen6529]

Morgan said in an interview that the order of the clips was mixed up and the Blakes team was already full when he auditioned

[@madisoncox9669]

You should talk about how Morgan Wallen was on the voice and he left and now he’s also one of the biggest country artist

[@ejackson9061]

Dig me some Morgan

[@michellecadwell6668]

It evidently was the best decision for Luke. He pushed on also. I remember Lauren Alaina saying she was rejected for America's Got Talent also. But look at her now. She was runner up on American Idol and has a successful career in country music.

[@michellecadwell6668]

@Luke Combs that's funny 🤣🤣🤣 You do realize that this is a public site and anyone can read it 🤣🤣🤣 The real Luke Combs just got married recently. He's not going to send me his phone number 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You're not very good at impersonating someone. Just know this... I could have been really mean. I chose not to be. You may as well give up.

[@geminiascension1390]

Luke has the last laugh; in addition, so does Hillary Scott because American Idol rejected her.

[@NickyD]

kane brown too

[@calebwestbrook4662]

@@NickyD yeah, except we’re talking about people with talent😂

[@seandavenport504]

If I were him...I would make the letter an album cover for all the world to see and share in the drive to excel beyond the haters ....

[@marlahuber9284]

Thank God one of my favorite country stars has admitted that they rejected a WONDERFUL and now my FAVORITE COUNTRY STAR LUKE COMBS !!! Proud of Both of You!!! :-)

[@JoanneJaworski]

I see this "embarrassment" differently. When our focused energy is searching for a path, and one door isn't the right pathway to get to our dreams, the door will close. Had he gone through The Voice, he might not have had the amazing success he's getting now. When properly focused, the energy will find the right path to match our dreams!

[@alex1991305]

Wow words of wisdom right there y’all damn this lady is on fire

[@alex1991305]

@Luke Combs no F-in way that’s you Luke ain’t crazy

[@lynmarie1786]

The moment I heard Luke sing, I knew he'd take country music by storm. There's no doubt that he will surpass Blake Shelton's success as an artist, gentleman, family man and inspiration to many, many people throughout his career. When the voice came out, I loved it. That was short-lived. As someone else already said in the comments, the Voice centers around sob stories. It caters to the 'wokeness' engulfing and destroying this world. I don't want to know your trials, struggles and tribulations... I want you to SING. I don't care what your political views are (*Clearing my throat* TIM MCGRAW)... Shut up and sing!!! There's certain artists that have bowed to woke ideology and are pushing that narrative... I buy NOTHING of theirs. I'll NEVER see another concert of theirs AND if they come on the radio or TV - I change that channel.

[@TheRealThomas_]

Damn, you hit the nail on the coffin with that statement. It’s exactly true. I watched it for awhile too and I quickly got tired of it. It honestly relates to my announce when it comes to affirmative action. College acceptance should be based off of merit, not race or gender and where you came from. That ties into choosing someone to win in a signing competition because of what they’ve been through rather than the singing voice itself.

[@lynmarie1786]

@@TheRealThomas_ Amen, my friend... Amen.

[@tabatha5554]

I’m not going to lie, I love seeing someone who’s had a hard life or some trauma succeed but I definitely don’t think it’s right to ONLY choose these people! They’re rejecting real talent like Luke Combs bc like Luke said, he didn’t have a sad story so he wasn’t interesting enough for The Voice! But I love that Luke and a few others have shown the world that they could do it without the help of a show bc they are true talent. Also it’s kind of funny to see these shows looking stupid bc the pass up people who go on to become CMA of the year winners and huge names in their genre of music.

[@lynmarie1786]

@@tabatha5554 I couldn't agree more, Tabatha!! You're right. EVERY. SINGLE. WORD.

[@matthewmurray4159]

I'm glad he didn't give up. Imagine how many singer's that are young and would've been crushed by this.

[@RandyBadour]

I am SO glad he didn't get on that show. He has 100% proven the juice in his game is HIS writing and HIS ideas. Coming out of one of those shows they run your career for quite some time. People in offices have no idea what country fans want musically. They look at and compile numbers on a spreadsheet.

[@roger80465]

He was lucky that happened. The Voice is where talent goes to die. It's a real shame because they have had some great talent on the show. NBC only cares about ratings and the talent is simply a pawn to them.

[@NickyD]

i dont know when winner thats even popular now either

[@jdeanwalsh]

Morgan Wallen got his start on the voice

[@roger80465]

@@jdeanwalsh true, but The Voice, as an organization, did nothing for him. He made an impact in spite of The Voice.

[@zendayafan-j3t]

Maren Morris was rejected by The Voice, American Idol and Americas Got Talent

[@jeffsmopar1]

Well I can understand why! not s a strong vocalist at all. good videos though if you mute them

[@Stevearonisoup13]

She is not the best singer

[@Tennisplayer123]

@@jeffsmopar1 there’s millions of fans, record deal, #1 radio hits, that would beg to differ. “JUsT cAUsE YoUre RiCH aNd FamOuS WiTH A rEcOrd DeAL DoEsnT MEan U CaN SiNG”

[@jeffsmopar1]

@@Tennisplayer123 exactly she cant sing, shes getting by with the hooks written into the songs and her boob job is adding mileage to her career. Not shaming or judging just saying id take Reba singing the phone book before id buy an album from Maren or Kelsey Ballerini. Ashley Mcbryde , Brandi Clark, both way more talented but wont get the push because they're not a version of Britney Spears singing country. Theyre actual singer songwriters instead.

[@TrippedGian1]

@jeffsmopar1 Nerp

[@RuthyTCorrea]

Like Jennifer Hudson on American Idol. There’s a valuable lesson, never give up.

[@drewdown826]

She actually sucks

[@tonyfro23]

You beat me to it. Great job

[@NickyD]

she made it on the show luke didnt even make tv

[@micheletaylorashley8934]

Awesome story. I personally can't wait to see what Luke Combs is doing today in 10yrs?!! Because he's around to Stay!! 📻Love his music 🎶

[@henri7054]

Nobody ever seems to go to far after they win The Voice weird 😁

[@camrynsanford4779]

Morgan wallen is about the only one

[@mattseifert]

@@camrynsanford4779 he didn’t win the show tho.

[@shaylacrossland1475]

They cant hear very good if they consider him boring!! He's amazing!!!

[@chelseazaydaraensehon1198]

I’m not a huge country fan but I adore Luke’s voice and his music is really good. His voice legit gives me goosebumps in the best way.

[@batman.ba8720]

UPCHURCH had a lot to do with Luke combs becoming famous. Give them both a round of applause

[@jacklineescobar1700]

It doesn’t matter he was able to have a wonderful successful career. Which we can’t say the same from any of the contestants that have been on the voice. I think we all know by now that that shows more about the judges in their lives, then the contestants themselves.

[@richellekim633]

Luke by far my favorite artist! Keep killing it country boy...

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Richelle nice meeting you here

[@kimlock3960]

Thank goodness he didn't make it on that show. He's and amazing voice and did it himself! Your fans are proud and love you. Keep the tunes comin!!

[@gmboutdoors855]

They missed Luke Combs, they missed Morgan Wallen (to a lesser extent). Why do you think winners of The Voice never make it to mainstream radio?

[@davidheflin337]

#CREEKSQUAD , imagine if Upchurch made it to radio !

[@brandonchamberland496]

He’s a real talent. He didn’t need the voice (;

[@hunterw6102]

He needed Upchurch though

[@reginamckinney6469]

In the unlikely event he were asked to perform on the show, he should cover "How Do Ya Like Me Now"....

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Regina nice meeting you here

[@marklane870]

How does he do it so quickly? Marry a BMI executive 😂🔨

[@kelleypope9720]

You are your own and you never needed anyone to promote you, you did it all on your own!!! It was your time, you will be a legend, God gave you a rare voice that comes once in a lifetime... you will be with the greats... you are country music..

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Kelley nice meeting you here

[@dalegroves1918]

They couldn't see his talent over their noses.

[@bobbycook2970]

You said that right

[@rhondadross]

Luke Combs won Entertainer of the year award last night 10/14/21

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Rhonda nice meeting you here

[@terrymintle7230]

Everything happens for a reason, he might not be where he is today.

[@jasonchayer8361]

I first heard Luke from highway finds on xm... i asked the guy i was working with who he was... he said he had no clue... after finding out after the song i said “luke combs, i need to remember that, he’s gonna be a star”

[@animationstation1005]

I've been rejected so many times by both The Voice and AGT that I'm just saying screw those shows and I'll get up there on my own the old fashioned way!

[@klowen29]

I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen get rejected or let go from the voice who are 20 times more talented than some that make it through. It seems to be about a story and how compelling that is for viewers and not just a voice. I started watching the voice because they were breaking stereotypes by not being able to judge on looks and yet they still are just like most competition shows...looking for a sad story

[@sherrimollett1076]

Luke probably wouldn’t have gone any further if he made it on the Voice. There’s not a lot of people that have actually done well from that show.

[@ocdrums24]

I mean it would be close to impossible to be on a roll better than he is now.

[@Daisy-or4nn]

I'm from the old school, when Country was Country, Songs were written and performed by Country artists, But I will say this George Strait is and Always be King of Country, just as Hank Williams Sr. is still the King of Country, his Country Music still lives on to this day! So will George Strait's music as Hank's did 💿📀🎙🎙👑👑 No one will ever feel their Cowboy boots! But good luck to Luke Combs👏👍....

[@lindahillman7611]

I love Luke Combs he is the REAL deal! I quit watching the Voice several years ago because of the downhill of the quality. I love Blake I honestly don’t know why he’s still on there.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Linda nice meeting you here

[@pamsam8933]

There's no telling how much they pay him...they can't afford to lose him! When he goes, it goes. I don't even know who else is on it nowadays.

[@marisagolding3599]

I liked country sometimes but I have really loved luke Coombs music!!! I listen to him at work all the time!

[@danielstone1930]

Ryan upchurch made him bigger than the voice ever could

[@aaronwright9894]

Yet main stream made Ryan remove lukes name from outlaw.

[@ejackson9061]

upchurch helped a ton and we are better off for it. Luke is what most real country fans want. A fun, real country, independent kind of star. He is real. Us old country fans dig him. Same with Chris Stapleton. And while I am on the subject, where can I get in line to punch Sam Hunt in the throat with a Florida Georgia Line chaser?

[@danielstone1930]

@@ejackson9061 lmao 🤣 if it ain’t church, Justin Moore, Josh Thompson, Frank Foster, Cody jinks or Cody Johnson idc to hear it lol

[@alextrout1719]

@@ejackson9061 independent? That's why record daddy told him to take the confederate flags out of everything and go against the song outlaw and sing pretty songs. Yeah independent

[@hunterlane9643]

Lmao when the teacher tells you to summarize the paragraph in your own words and you just repeat it word for word.

[@Imprisoned1995]

Luke is a superstar no question, he reminds me of prime country late 80’s to mid 90’s when country was AWESOME. With that said let’s not compare him to Garth Brooks just yet, he has a LONG way to go before that’s a conversation. NO ONE can sell concert tickets like Garth

[@djacgators1]

When the voice sees him win Entertainer of the Year! 🤩 🤯

[@shawnblank4917]

I still remember when Luke combs screwed over upchurch when upchurch helped build his career.

[@jessess6810]

I’m new to this country mucous scene - grew up with Genesis and very much 1980’s music so I’m really loving all this music 🙂

[@naula7]

He should be grateful they turned him away. At least he didn't have to deal with the Hollyweirdo's, who own programs like the voice. They chew these people up during the show and spit them out at the end. Their great talent goes no where.

[@kyliejones8890]

I think that there are so many potential stars on the voice but it is a competition game show. So at least the process gave him validation that he made the top 200. A blessing in disguise that he made it on his own. ❤

[@SD-mw1hz]

Lately the Voice has become more about the story than the "Voice"

[@cathytincher5699]

I do not watch it anymore,Ever since I turned the voice on an gwen was siting in Blake a lap with her arm around him an a drink in the other,That is what ruid miranda and Blake's marriage their affair started on the voice Both of them should have been fired on the show,It just shows u have stupid that show it an how sleazy it is since blake an Gwen's on there.

[@coldstub]

I've been a fan of Luke for a year or so now, only just learned that he auditioned for the voice

[@randycombs4383]

In the music business the voices of the fans is all that matters!

[@gmathis4829]

I'd put that letter in the SAME Frame with his 1st Major Industry Award, not just beside it or beneath it in a separate wall mounting. This story reminds me of what Waylon said to Chet Atkins about Willie Nelson being sent back to Texas after being rejected by Nashville Tennessee.

[@valeriecohrs5471]

I know people who have auditioned and told that they didn't have enough of a back story. That's crazy - it's a vocal competition for crying outloud!

[@quinnmelvin6844]

That actually happened to me on american idol. I was 16 they told me I was talented but I didnt stand out and was just "pretty" and came off as entitled. Little did they know I lived in a trailer with holes in the walls and had 3 jobs to support my 4 brothers and sisters because my parents where too lazy to get jobs themselves. Didnt even think to consider I spent 3 days standing in line in the heat of Miami and was tired, nervous, hungry because I couldn't afford their expensive concession stand food and just wanted to make a good impression. Pretty much gave up on signing after that. But now I live ina clean beautiful house, I'm 25 married with a little boy and very happy so none of that really matters anymore. But that's the reality of these shows. They dont care if you have talent or not. And its not like I was even lied to they straight up told me I was very talented and had great breathe control and had a really beautiful voice that filled a whole room and was loud to the point where i didnt need a mike. I was definitely thinking I'd get the ticket. I could've opened up I guess but who wants to spill their guts to all these producers? I didnt wanna get picked because anyone felt bad for me and I was also embarrassed. Oh well lol

[@valeriecohrs5471]

So sorry you went through all that. But I’m very happy that you have such a good life now. But please don’t allow your talent to go away continue to sing and bring joy to all those around you

[@orionsmommy1061051]

It happens a lot. There's so many amazing artists that go on one of those shows and win but you don't hear about them. Or amazing singers don't get the chance to win but end up getting signed and going big.

[@SRenae7]

Rejection is Gods protection💫 🙌🏻💪🏻☝🏻🤘🏻 a blessing in disguise 💖

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Stacy nice meeting you here

[@SRenae7]

@@justiceharrison5142 hello and you too

[@justiceharrison5142]

@@SRenae7 how are you doing today?

[@saxmanjpr5092]

I have a cowboy hat signed by a bunch of new artists. (and some signed by the big names) At the ACM's in Vegas when Luke was first starting out, I asked him to sign my hat and he was SUPER EXCITED to do so with looking at all the signatures on it and responded, "OH! HECK YEAH!"

[@pmitchell6328]

Luke has won every award and Morgan on his way, The Voice is a joke!

[@keeneysquared9511]

Luke is a joke

[@drewdown826]

@@keeneysquared9511 yea. Luke Bryan

[@paulschultz8011]

@@drewdown826 nah Luke Bryan is cool too

[@lovingdensi2467]

Did you ever think that they also become contestants to also help financially. The prize money is not chump change.

[@dvsdawl]

When it rains it pours is my favourite song of life!!!

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Brinniebee nice meeting you here

[@JTD472]

It’s almost as if The Voice isn’t just based on singing ability…

[@mateo31]

Those judges don't want to see anybody with more talent then them.

[@MrOhydro]

1st time i herd combs i knew he was 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@3190chelsea]

Good that Luke didn’t give up on his dreams. Love his music. Yeah Luke.

[@steveproulx8726]

Luke is a great songwriter that what makes him great

[@jacobstrutner8232]

He doesn't write any of the songs he sings. Never has

[@Bljohnson36]

He did better WITHOUT them!!! Who out of the voice winners do we talk about? I can name maybe 3 out of how many seasons? Consider it a stepping stone and good practice and keep being you Luke!

[@merrie-fg5et]

luke is pure talent and it’s all up hill for him great singer

[@sonofliberty02]

This comment didn’t age well

[@ronaldjaggers2767]

He was better than the show the voice And It Shows For sure Wtg Bro #1 Country singer in My Book Today God Bless Luke Combs 🌟 A Star Was born People 👊

[@kathyrollins107]

They passed on Morgan Wallen too!

[@1sick95venge]

I’ve always said these shows are a joke. I quit watchin american idol after chris daughtry and kellie pickler was voted off. I thought the two of them along with bucky covington was the best on that season

[@fredericessiembre5140]

No they didn’t, look on KZbin you’ll see Morgan Wallen at the voice

[@TheRealChravis]

Morgan Wallen made it kinda far lol

[@CountryCast]

They have such a bad track record lol

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

Morgan was on Usher's team. He may not have won the Voice but in my heart he won on his very own as well as Luke.

[@McDreamyGeyer]

Great motivator for him. Taylor tells the story about her music teacher in high school (I think?) who told her she wasnt good enough and she would never make it and was just downright mean (she wrote the song Mean about the teacher) anyway she said she used that as motivation to prove them wrong. She also made sure to send the teacher tickets to her first sold out stadium show at the teachers home town with a personal note saying I hope they enjoy the show.

[@Andy-vi3fq]

Blake rejected Morgan wallen too lol it’s just hilarious that both of them are more successful than Blake

[@joeysteward465]

No he didnt

[@ejackson9061]

Andy..that's false and you know it. And until he sells more than Blake Shelton, he is in the shadows. I like Morgan. He has good music but has a way to go. Blake has been around over 20 plus years.

[@lovingdensi2467]

Why do people have to lie. He's not more successful than Blake based on what?

[@leticiadenny]

Morgan wallen and Luke combs didn't need that damn show they're top notch artists now

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Leticia nice meeting you here

[@rustyshackleford6543]

Hey wtf. This is the metal guy. Holy shit. He’s just like me.

[@tylerjordan7849]

I love the name lolol.

[@rustyshackleford6543]

@@tylerjordan7849 Lmao, thanks. You a fan of the show?

[@tylerjordan7849]

@@rustyshackleford6543 hell yeah. Big fan. I just re watched the series a few months ago lol. Cracks me up. Old humor.

[@rustyshackleford6543]

@@tylerjordan7849 I grew up watching with my dad, I’m glad Hulu has the whole series. I’m glad to be recognized lol.

[@TylerBoyette]

Rusty Shackleford Guns don’t kill people the Government does

[@martinconvery]

Thanks for retelling the retelling of a story.

[@malachitoon9780]

I love Blake ❤️.

[@lightbulbjuice]

I got to meet him last year. He’s super cool!

[@Zirodays]

I would give anything to hear Blake say "I sell propane and propane accessories"

[@alex1991305]

I’m just glad he’s beating all of Garth brooks records that makes me very happy

[@alex1991305]

@@shaneomerk because Garth brooks is a liberal fool I can’t stand him some of the things he says is just foolishness

[@barbarahennessey1888]

I really do not think much of talent competitions. Sometimes they leave the better person go. This is just an example. Love Luke and his music. He is bring back 90s country.

[@claireadams3648]

He is better off without them he became famous on his own I guess he showed them