How Luke Combs Took Over Country Music

Luke Combs' rise to the pinnacle of country music has been incredible to watch over the past three years. And this video is my attempt to crack the code of what has turned him into the genre's most "relatable" superstar.
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[@GradySmith]

I've been working on this one for weeks, and I hope you guys enjoy!! Luke Combs' appeal is undeniable, and I wanted to get to the bottom of how he became the genre's brightest star. I think you'll like it! Stepped up my editing game, if I do say so myself. I'd really appreciate if you could give the video a like or a share! All love, Grady.

[@samruiw]

don't normally comment on youtube stuff but got a laugh out of the way this was edited (the quick-cut, amateur-ish nature of it made the jokes land even better). Turns out you made a conscious decision to change it up.... good job. Works well. One of the best channels on YT, in my opinion. Appreciate that your videos don't last forever too, as seems to be the current annoying trend

[@marshallsadventure4234]

Grady buddy great video I can personally say because I saw luke combs live in concert in March at country thunder in kissimmee fl he connects with his fans and the energy he give off while he is performing is fun vibes the personal stories he tells of him getting to where he is connects with his fans and he does great encores he gives his fans there money's worth

[@sarahpalintellsajoke]

As the son of an alcoholic mother, beer broke my heart several times.

[@indizona4610]

You did great in your analysis! Very insightful! Your extra mile was noticed and appreciated!

[@radcolortiedye6718]

I like the baseball bat sound in the segment breaks. They're a hit. Doh!

[@kylelabuckas6390]

How many hits are you going to come up with? Luke Combs: yes

[@matt_arco]

lol even tho all his writers come up with the songs not luke combs😂

[@billycliver891]

Matt Arconati lol he is a co-writer on every song he’s produced

[@xinks9584]

Matt Arconati yeah but his voice makes every song better

[@SethPlummer]

Matt Arconati he writes/co-writes all of his songs.

[@jennifersprague8585]

@@matt_arco that’s incorrect bud look at the credits he writes them with his friends which are in his band you dumb ass.

[@NaToDuDe]

Luke Combs was just invited to be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after only dropping one album. If that doesn't tell you how successful he is...

[@matthansen7809]

I love Luke Combs but it's so easy to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry nowadays

[@Averyr91]

More like industry plant lol

[@tylersmith4180]

I've met Luke twice, both at concerts. The first time we met, he started talkin to me like he had known me for a long time. Second time we met, he remembered who I was, and what we had talked about the first time. Luke really loves and cares about his fans. He's an amazing person.

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

Short Answer: He plays real music

[@biggary255]

y'all gotta listen to Buddy Brown - I've been in search of real country and this guy has it

[@underground5682]

biggary255 Luke plays real country music.

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

biggary255 yes he does!!!

[@jacobdyches7610]

His songs are perfectly balanced...as all things should be.

[@beccag2758]

I understood that reference!

[@n8van2]

ironically, without a snap track

[@jacobdyches7610]

And that’s what the world needed

[@eazy1174]

Easy there Thanos

[@JakeNBake0021]

When I suggested we abandon snap tracks, they called me a madman

[@jakebunjo6331]

I think Luke Combs does a great job of merging the old school and new school versions of country, I see that as a big reason why people like him as well.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Refrigerator Door is probably one of the most relatable songs ever

[@shaanmatharu3619]

Matthew Sawczyn it never fails to bring a tear to my eye...

[@mexifreak2996]

Naw for me Must've never met you or She got the best of me

[@johnyreb803]

I agree

[@alejandromejia397]

Agreed

[@fortnitegoated2539]

She got the best of me she broke my heart now all that’s left of me is beating this guitar every night a different time she follows me Around

[@psychoreapergaming5916]

Good country doesn't exi- Luke combs: allow me to introduce myself

[@matthewhenington8139]

Pts gaming and vlogz 2 this type of country has been around for a long time, just not on the radio.

[@psychoreapergaming5916]

@@matthewhenington8139 I know it was a mere comedical comment

[@cowgirl_406]

BOXXER GAMING that ain’t no Boxer I have one

[@Ezzell_]

I am loving the return to true country music....luke comb.....brother osborn....cody johnson...midland. no more pop...no more appealing to the masses....just sing for us country folks!

[@wafflesrlyf675]

ken ezzell hell yea

[@wadek3860]

These artists are doing it right

[@bearoutdoors4091]

Dont forget Chris Stapleton

[@jordanballi7314]

Don't forget a very underrated/not very known Jon Wolfe!

[@ryank4301]

Riley Green is one of my favorite artists of all time and he is just getting started. Give him a listen if you already haven’t. Got a true southern sound to him.

[@nylonpython]

Luke Combs is the Country equivalent of Post Malone. And i mean that in the best possible way.

[@FishyTheKid]

Post Malone's western like songs are his best work. Shame he doesn't do songs like it more often.

[@lmcquilkin94]

This 👏🏻👏🏻

[@nova-x-force4676]

Lmao fuck out of here.

[@Painedawg]

Wait What???

[@djjezflay]

Nylon Python couldn't agree with you more

[@erikschiller7210]

Luke Combs is like that one dude in high school who dreamed of starting a band and was really good at guitar and his music career actually worked out.

[@elixd5163]

He never picked up a guitar until he was in his 20’s

[@resmarted]

Yeah I'm sure he went to high school.

[@OP5redsolocup]

Maybe Garth level? When it rains it pours is literally today’s Friends in Low Places

[@USMCTexan]

That's a bit far-fetched lol...

[@jddallan1115]

Far fetched yes.. but he'll pass Garth eventually

[@USMCTexan]

@@jddallan1115 his album is only 2x platinum, Garth's first three are diamond. So Garth's very firstalbum is 10,000,000+, Luke is only at 2,000,000....not even close so far....

[@nicmersino5219]

Dude, all I can say is YES. Sooooooo true

[@andrewstone8579]

Maybe it's not to far out in left field to say that there isn't as many country music fans in today's world as there was when Garth was coming up?

[@beardedbubba7628]

Because we're sick of the fake country pop bullcrap. Luke is real.

[@bmericle11]

A. K. A. Fucking luke Bryan.

[@tamymimi7724]

You mean FL GA Pantyliners?!?! LOL

[@79Hokie]

My son went to Appalachian State with Luke. My son was on the Rugby Team and the bars they would go to after the games were the same bars Luke would play at. I remember when my son told me Luke crowdsourcing some funds to go to Nashville to record three songs. After he did I tried to find him on Spotify and found all three songs. One bar/restaurant no longer in Boone is the Parthenon Cafe. After they closed my son was up at Boone and saw their sign sitting against a fence so he bought it for $20. He went to one of Luke's concerts in SC and gave it to him to put in his "man cave" since that was one of the venues he played at. My son said the thing they got on Luke about pertaining to his looks was not his body, but his scruffy beard. I notice that it has now been trimmed! LOL. Not a model style body, but boy can he sing! The rugby team at App State is a club sport and their logo says AHO. I am not sure exactly what it means, but it sounds illegal. In some of Luke's early videos, he has a guitar with lots of stickers. The AHO sticker is below his right elbow. "It's a small world after all". Due to my son's friendship with Luke, I have kept an eye out on his career. I am glad he is doing so well plus I love country music. My Travis Tritt is my Luke Combs (showing my age now!) Thanks for sharing your video.

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

Real neat thanks for sharing. I learned a little more

[@Anewevisual]

Oh

[@chrissy76kcs]

Great story!

[@misterss8778]

Luke Combs and Jon Pardi have saved Country music!!! Thank you both greatly

[@blainekrenke12]

Not John pardi

[@misterss8778]

Blaine Krenke I gave that comment a thumbs down.. I am a Pardi fan and he has done good things for the Industry. Bringing Cali Country to Nashville and the world!! These are my own thoughts and opinions

[@mekhifreeman6804]

Blaine Krenke this didn’t age well

[@timmcdermid7083]

I remember how floored I was when I listened to his album the whole way through...literally every song sounded like it could be a stand alone single. The man cannot write a bad song

[@emmanuelperez8094]

I’m a Filipino and I Love country Music in the USA and I’m Happy to hear the music of Luke Combs and I love his music because its so good to hear

[@kirkcallanta1285]

Uy Kabayan

[@cruz1aviator]

Same here. For me mostly its because im getting older. No more pop escapism. Just realness and relatability.

[@paulgomez8679]

Yes, pinoy na mahilig din sa country music!!

[@aqueousthalasso1704]

same

[@aqueousthalasso1704]

country music lang malakas

[@bryanfranklin2866]

Now we have "Better together" .... Possibly his best EVER!

[@nuddles6815]

Just wait he is about to drop Forever Together. He put out a 40 second clip and I think I’ve listened to it for an hour now. It’s gonna be one of his best!

[@urielx17]

What it does to me has entered the chat

[@kadenappelt2242]

well i mean tommoro we get forever after all

[@SethPlummer]

@@nuddles6815 forever after all has. been released fellas

[@lillywatkins4338]

@@SethPlummer it’s sooo good I can’t stop listening to all of his new songs

[@forexpro35]

I think it all comes down to just sheer talent. He is the total package in the bridge from old school to new school country. He is a great songwriter with an amazing voice. Ever since his first single Hurricane, I knew he was going to be a star...Thanks for the video, well done...

[@aaronjones3597]

My favorite song of Luke Combs is Can I Get An Outlaw

[@domination1985]

upchurch helped him rewrite it then the label made him remove it

[@reidmackay9703]

Danny pjr man I was looking for this comment somebody that knew him be4 he got popular

[@domination1985]

@@reidmackay9703 I heard that song back when it 1st came out and still love the upchurch version better

[@Steelstriker]

I like luke combs music cause, it sends me on a nostalgia trip. It sounds so much like the country of the 90's and early 2000's i grew up on.

[@kekamatuiofu352]

“A Long Way” is underrated... Should have been a hit

[@trevorshurr7763]

Kekama Tuiofu “Must’ve Never Met You” should’ve been a hit as well.

[@steveshelton5036]

My nephew Jordan Brooker co-wrote “Refrigerator Door” with Luke !! I’m really enjoying listening to the new artists coming up !! Thanks for the video, it’s very informative !

[@aleset1]

He pulled me in with Hurricane and I have been a fan ever since! Totally relatable.

[@chewwa1700]

The first song I heard from Luke was Can I get an Outlaw. I remember hearing it and saying “man.. this guys really damn good”. I almost went to see him live at a small bar in TN. I went to my buddies and was asking if they had heard of him and they all said no.. so when Hurricane went number one and then he suddenly became the biggest thing in country with hit after hit, it was no surprise to me. Just crazy to see how fast and how big an artist can get when they actually play relatable, good sounding, well written, and heartfelt music. I don’t doubt he will reach Garth level, in fact I think it will happen. He’s going to be the biggest country artist of our generation.

[@regalcartoon5932]

You forgot to mention that Luke clearly pours his heart and soul into his songs. The emotion in his voice. The way he really belts it out, just going all out with a loud and gritty voice. He puts everything he’s got into it.

[@JonnyZye]

Surprised you didn't mention "Can I Get an Outlaw", and the collab with Upchurch.

[@kyliepollert8341]

Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" also spent 7 non-consecutive weeks at #1 in 2004

[@drealboy_]

Beautiful crazy just spent 12 weeks atop the country billboard top 100

[@nick7.398]

That was a good song from when I was like 4

[@kyliepollert8341]

@@nick7.398 I was 11

[@kdog6597]

Kylie Pollert I was just born when that song came out

[@northernninety7]

Great lyrics and a great voice. Hes been doing unreleased song covers lately with just a camera and guitar and his voice still sounds amazing. So you know he doesn't need autotune.

[@phredharley9718]

I'm a black dude from the hood, and I'm a songwriter and singer formerly of a hard rock band.. I heard she got the best of me by mistake just listening to music on KZbin and I heard the best voice and unique songwriting in country music ever! I been listening to Luke combs now for 4 days straight. My new favorite country singer!

[@suttybuddy7273]

When I first heard “Hurricane” I thought “Yeah another one of these pop dudes” but when I heard “When it rains it pours” I was hooked.

[@aqueousthalasso1704]

Same

[@zachsimonson1309]

I love that you put the That’s My Kind of Night clip and the Luke Bryan thrusting clip 😂😂😂

[@76not84]

I love the clever stories in Luke's songs. I can't help but _really_ listen to them and, of course, sing along. Thank you for this extended analysis and beautifully edited video.

[@beccag2758]

I agree! And the editing game is really strong here too

[@laylaluann9541]

What I like most about Luke Combs is the range in his voice. He knows how to belt out some powerful notes . His voice has alot of emotion and soul in it and it just sounds beautifully country.

[@insultcomicbarbie]

I love that you provide insightful and fresh commentary on country music. It's something sorely missing from the genre (which itself is pretty underrated these days). Keep it up!

[@BK-wt4gq]

Just saw Luke in concert last week! One of the best live performances I've ever heard. He is one of the few artists in any genre that sound just like they do off of their albums. With the splash that "This One's For You" made, I can't imagine the success his of second album whenever it comes out. Dude's on his way to becoming the George Strait of this generation not necessarily in sound or style, but in terms of impact and pure entertainment value.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

Dude, love you’re channel. Informative, funny at times. You are one of the reasons that I, a metal head from NYC, am dabbling, just a little bit, into country. Luke Combs is one of my early faves

[@kylewade5922]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark Then as he said too, find that 90s/early 2000s sound. I’d say it started to transition around 08 and got really bad in the last 5-6 years.

[@grimlockthe1823]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark same dude i used just to like punk and metal mostly death and black metal until this man was like aye listen to country

[@lsufan4138]

Check out Frank Foster. I think you will like him.

[@linda-brookethompson5345]

Grady, your channel has helped me remember soooo many old country songs I forgot about and I must thank you greatly for that!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Love this analysis and your videos. It's refreshing to have what seems to be an authentic artist singing good songs. I sure hope there is a resurgence of country artists going back to more neotraditional sounds. Country music is built on relatable men and women playing real instruments singing about things we all can identify with. As you say, it all begins with quality songs and so far Luke has got them. Keep up the good work Grady!

[@dakotaburns242]

Grady, you make really great analytical videos about today's trends in country music and I agree with a lot of what you say. This is a great video. I appreciate your insight and the way you look at things. It's very informative and also highly entertaining. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@irena7876]

ur videos are so entertaining and factual 😂

[@carlosadeleon]

An element that you didn’t touch on but I think you were dancing around: vulnerability. That’s I think the thing underlying relatability. Because his music is always open to the dark side of good things, it comes across as a vulnerable actual honest to god human being. Not a rock star, not some idol, but a man keenly aware of how fragile we are. I think that’s where country music is at its best, especially male-fronted country - where men allow themselves to be seen hurting, feeling, wanting, caring. It’s a breath of fresh air after years of party/truck/everything is amazing because nothing matters of bro-country. I will say that he's really all I want from country music - male vulnerability, a vivid description of a certain lifestyle, that low-tenor voice that stretches up into tension-filled emotionality, strong melody, simple but rich instrumentation, and such classic verse-chorus-verse-bridge-chorus song construction. And then every once in a while you'll get something like Beautiful-Crazy, which is as perfect of a song as you can imagine.

[@kiidjoda]

Been binging your videos lately and just wanted to say that I think that they're really entertaining. Keep em rollin

[@lukewilsonhere]

This kind of deeper thinking about things is why I'm subscribed, I can tell the mental work that went it into this breakdown. Thanks Grady!

[@christopherhughes5107]

The first time “I have the tweets to prove it” was used to make a credible argument.

[@itsrob2321]

Definitely plain, good songwriting! First time I heard beer never broke my heart, I knew before the end of the first chorus it was going to be a hit. It’s just a good song delivered with authority! Well deserved success, for sure!

[@KillerRaspberry]

That Rachael Ray comparison is so accurate, and I would’ve never thought of it 😂😂

[@rfloresvlogs]

The editing on this video.. 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@ChristianGarcia-xe3li]

I have to say. Without your critiques I wouldnt know where to go for pure Country. I mean, I’m not someone well versed in the genre, I started listening in the 90’s. Reba, Tim, Alison Krauss (my absolute favorite and yes I know she’s technically Bluegrass but I dont care) Patty, the Dixie Chicks and Mr. Strait. All this “bro” country bothers the F outta me. Its just Pop with a twang. I miss COUNTRY. I happened upon Stapleton when I caught that performance with JT on the CMA’s years ago. I have spent SO much time listening to bad Country on Itunes, smh. Its hard to find anything worth keeping. You always guide me to great albums! Thanks! Btw, check out the new Logic album. I dont listen to much rap either but I have every. Single. Album. He’s amazing. I’d like to know what you think. He’a one of a few artists still making concept albums. Great vid!

[@jacksonheldman3521]

alison krauss is great

[@theflyingstonemason6867]

I got Luke Combs hooked line and sinker here in the UK when they played Refrigerator Door on the radio. Awesome. 😀

[@brennantodd6534]

His start came from the song he did with upchurch "outlaw"

[@robbielee5485]

Brennan Todd That was the song that introduced me to him. Too bad Sony had him removed from all tags and titles in that song. It was awesome!

[@ColoradoStreaming]

@@robbielee5485 That is such a sad irony that he sold out to a major record label who literally made him take his name off the song about what he became.

[@brianmcmillen3232]

I first heard him through my favorite artist Ryan upchurch. Upchurch and Luke merged two of their songs together into can I get an outlaw. So good

[@dirtracingfan8742]

I actually found Upchurch through Luke combs and damn I’m glad I did. I found a whole new genre of badass music and artists that are now my favorite artists. I like Lukes music but kinda hate the way he shit on church

[@brianmcmillen3232]

@@dirtracingfan8742 so true. I have now bought church apparel. I buy his albums and calhouns. I love his music. Wut around listening to it while working on cars and packing lips

[@twotoned1000]

#rhec

[@joshcolby-m1351]

Upchurch is the boss, stuff the corporates no one is more relatable than UPCHURCH

[@cadeingram54]

Brian McMillen Oh buddy what you don’t know upchurch look him up and at it look up @upchurch my own lane it will tell you all about Luke combs bitch was basically he sang a song w upchurch called can I get a outlaw and he was talking all about how country is fake and after his fake ass signed a contract to be fake he blew up and he had his name taken off that album by upchurch because he didn’t want to be racist and upchurch made my own lane. So he is a sell out lil bitch who signed a contract to be fake I know a lot and upchurch ain’t a sell out so he prolly won’t go on the air but this pussy it drives me crazy to see a guy singing about being fake then he turns around and is fake I hate that fat mother fucker Okay I think my point is made well just know fuck Lil pussy combs and if u think I’m lien look it up. Good night

[@johnnixon]

He's our NC App State hero! Go Luke!

[@hidesitemg]

Roll Neers, drink beers!

[@sethparker3381]

Go 'Neers! App State '15 here!

[@juancruzmarques2106]

I am from Argentina and I discovered Luke Combs searching for country on Internet, since I discovered him I've never stopped to hearing his music, also i've shared his music with some people round here and they just love his music although the country music is no so popular here.

[@Ellie-un9gg]

Hello, I've been listening to county since I was born. I've never really appreciated how country makes me feel until a saw this video. I've been with several people since the beginning of their career (Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Chris lane, etc.) Both my mom and I bought Hurricane, She got the best of me, when it rains it pours, and then with apple music, his whole new album. I've always really like both Luke cobs and Thomas Rhett because of the fact that they are naturally talented at what they do, they love doing it, and I can relate to them. You got on point why I like luke combs with this one video. With Thomas Rhett, I feel like I like him because of his wholesomeness ( is that a word) and the fact that he is good at what he does and enjoys doing it. you mentioned Kane brown in the video and I have also been with him from the beginning. My mom has a playlist with mostly these three people on it. we just love country with our heart and soul!! I apologize for not bringing up several good artists and I feel that all country singers are good at what they do, and 100% enjoy doing it. it's just getting late and I don't want to go into detail. Have a wonderful day/night to whoever is reading this bc you made it to the end!!!

[@bryongliege8090]

Did anyone hear him with Ryan Upchurch? Can I get an outlaw.

[@zachtaylor9597]

Wingnut 429 that’s the first place I had ever heard Luke Combs, which predated his songs playing on the radio

[@jacksonheldman3521]

amen

[@kramer7224]

Pretty sure theres a correlation between Luke combs' success and him and upchurch doing that song. Upchurch pointed out a while ago that he wasn't mad about it or didnt really care but luke combs' videos spiked in views after that song

[@brandongustafson7497]

Yes that’s a great song!!

[@ColoradoStreaming]

@@kramer7224 The problem was Luke signed with Sony who later found out about the video and forced Upchurch to take Luke Comb's name off it.

[@HUNTERCOPELR]

Dont forget he was on upchurchS album as well ("can I get an outlaw") Ryan upchurch

[@cadeingram54]

Oh buddy what you don’t know upchurch look him up and at it look up @upchurch my own lane it will tell you all about Luke combs bitch was basically he sang a song w upchurch called can I get a outlaw and he was talking all about how country is fake and after his fake ass signed a contract to be fake he blew up and he had his name taken off that album by upchurch because he didn’t want to be racist and upchurch made my own lane. So he is a sell out lil bitch who signed a contract to be fake I know a lot and upchurch ain’t a sell out so he prolly won’t go on the air but this pussy it drives me crazy to see a guy singing about being fake then he turns around and is fake I hate that fat mother fucker Okay I think my point is made well just know fuck Lil pussy combs and if u think I’m lien look it up. Good night DEERHUNTERCOPE

[@spiro3142]

Cade Ingram dude take your whiny little bitch ass and shit the fuck up if you fucking like Luke combs then why are you here pussy

[@emilydewenter6308]

late to the party in watching this video - binging a bunch of them during quarantine. i will never forget when i heard "she got the best of me" on the radio the first time. his voice just cut through. the melody was the kind of thing that stays with you. it's not just his voice, but the way he says the words is so filled with emotion. it comes off as extremely genuine and that he is putting it all out there. it tugs at my heartstrings. it's the reason why so many people love chris stapleton and miranda lambert.. they are who they are. it isn't an act or chasing what is popular. also, i want to put out there that i primarily listen to indie rock/alternative and i enjoy that he has a noticeable twang to his voice, but not over the top. i think that is a big reason why he has true mass appeal.

[@salvadorborja4682]

So proud of Luke, he’s earned it. Been listening to him since 2016 and have been seeing him grow every day. I’m so happy he is getting the recognition he deserves. He has a powerhouse voice, went to see him on the Houston rodeo and man I wish it was more than an hour.

[@dingleberry23]

0:38 look at the sticker on his guitar “biscuits n p*rn”

[@rex-gb5vg]

Who else is singing the song while he's playing it

[@ericfornashville]

Great job, Grady! You hit the nail right on the head. Actually got to drive his keyboard player home in a lyft the other night. We basically had this conversation of how much we loved him because he is such a nice guy who is loyal to his fans and friends. You want to root for him because he’s a great guy.

[@zachashton535]

Everything you said here was right on point. It all makes sense. You can jam to everyone of his songs because each one has that factor that really draws you in deeper. Unlike other artists, I keep Luke’s songs on shuffle almost everyday and I’ve never gotten tired of them

[@Rclay0129]

People like Luke because he’s REAL country. He’s not some over produced pretty boy that we’ve been spoon fed. He started with a guitar and cell phone videos. He could be your buddy from high school.

[@maxbakken8521]

I learned about Luke through up churches “outlaw” from back in the day, liked him ever since

[@jadoyon]

The guy can really pick which of his songs are going to be the best singles. The stories of the songs are so relatable. Keep up the amazing songwriting Luke!

[@tairynmariee]

he writes amazing music with amazing stories. they are relatable and he uses beautiful words and phrases.

[@klote82]

Long live 90s country and I agree Luke is doing so!

[@Rainspector]

please do a video on Morgan Wallen. his music is really really good

[@jacobr1292]

Yes! Him and Luke are my favorites. Too bad their tour didn't come to NC.

[@beardedbubba7628]

Truth! When he did his song with Florida Georgia Line I thought he was just another bro country douche. But once I gave him a chance I realized how good he really is. Big fan of Morgan's.

[@Christis4ever]

@@beardedbubba7628 I met Morgan before he got big on Up Down. Great guy too.

[@hunterbarnett2191]

@@beardedbubba7628 that song would have been 100x better without FGL

[@pirateship440]

when I heard "She Got The Best Of Me" i was in the local dollar store and I related it to a girlfriend that passed away...you can't get much more relatable than that. The next one I heard was beer never broke my heart. loved that too in a different way but the mediator was Donny Cowboy parked out by the lake...approximately the same chord progression as she got the best of me `

[@bmericle11]

Just went to his concert in grand rapids Michigan last weekend, and Holy shit. I had so much fun and he put on a great show. With how music is these days I really hope he can hang around and be relevant for many years to come.

[@caseysiglin4979]

I just hope he doesn’t change. Eric Church was my guy for a long time, but I haven’t cared for is recent songs until the desperate man song. Keep it real Luke.

[@HunterLottMusic]

Luke Combs has truly deserved everything good that has come his way thus far!! Great person and great talent!

[@perlamontesino5140]

Your video made me love Luke Combs even MORE!!! He's already a LEGEND and only been relevant for the shortest time. Can't freaking wait for June 7th!!!!

[@cierrakelleykalanikelley8407]

I went to a concert of his here in Hawaii in 2017 & he just seems so down to earth & I love his take on country, seeing him live really made fall more in love with his voice !

[@Countrymusicfannn101]

You need to listen to Turnpike Troubadours, Tyler Childers, or Sturgill Simpson.

[@JIsaacMardis]

Sailor’s guide to earth is amazing

[@PurpleOwl79]

@countrygirl countrymusicloverAre you ok? Did Sturgill make your mom leave your dad or something?

[@Countrymusicfannn101]

@countrygirl countrymusiclover Geez. He really is pretty good. watch your language dude.

[@georgebenson5369]

Turnpike need to put their singer in rehab before they can truly move forward

[@anglertungstenco]

Gus Johnson damn this chick is psycho bruh

[@2279mann]

Thanks Upchurch

[@LRDxPTT]

Reinforcement ! Man nobody’s giving him credit, Church had his back when he was still singing in Walmarts

[@charliedemarino7796]

I looked through the comments for this one thank you!

[@dootdeedootdeedoo]

I feel for the Church man on this one. The only reason I'm not all for Luke Combs is the nonsense from when he was working with Church. But as long as Luke makes good music I'll enjoy it. I'd like him to reunite with UpChurch though on another badass song.

[@2279mann]

@@dootdeedootdeedoo Agreed!

[@matthewisham9883]

Thanks

[@LDSmorin]

Luke Combs is awesome. He is a refresher. I was getting tired off all this country pop. He is what I remember country being. His music is about life and it is relatable. Luke you saved country music. I enjoy your music. Keep up the great work. I enjoy his country music

[@maxmikkelsen166]

The drumming on his songs and the arrangement is impeccable. that's what I love the most. his voice just fits in so well

[@jimbob7451]

I don’t think he mentioned his collab with upchurch.

[@lmcquilkin94]

jim bob I don’t think many people know about that sadly

[@nicholaswhite3081]

he turned his back on church bro

[@jameswalsh1634]

Upchurch had little to no affect tbh

[@robhogate2312]

Maybe he was scared of legal action if he mentioned it Just like church got threatened

[@nicholaswhite3081]

the legal people that confront church was combs peoples he got his fame didnt care about who he shit on to get there point blank plain and simple

[@brandonbailey3076]

Can we get "Sheriff you want to" on the radio, please

[@sharonsfiligoi7611]

He brings me back home to North Carolina. He is funny and has an amazing voice that’s easy to sing along to.

[@gamafor1]

Seen Luke 4 times live, enjoyed every show, crowds singing his songs is awesome when your there, fan for life!

[@EZDropper]

No mention of “can I get an outlaw” that’s what really helped him Take off

[@HbEthan.]

Luke combs is definitely bringing back outlaw country. Hell he wrote a song about the titans of 70s and 80s country. But he is the outlaw in today's country. Then you got justin Moore and Eric church doing some of the same. They are in a sense the modern day trio. There's plenty others that dabbled with a song or two but these three have stayed pretty consistent with their style.

[@mpgavin1987]

hobosloveham ethan completely agree!

[@hondah35]

damn that's funny. I remember back when the country outlaws didn't have bitch tits

[@Memaw127]

You hit the nail on the head! I love Luke for all the reasons you listed and I'm 82 years old!!

[@noelpope1270]

Country music is about narrating stories like the Legends of Yesteryears , he is bringing that connection back to the Common man who recognizes True every day experiences . Wish him the Best . Love his Music .

[@G.R.N._119]

We forgetting outlaw with upchurch? How he got signed in the first place 😂

[@justinwhite9076]

Even the original

[@twotoned1000]

That was 2016 and church introduced him to the right people #rhec

[@coltonstephenson8938]

Then he threatened to sue upchurch.....dudes a bitch

[@kanehorath7222]

Ryan Beseke to be fair HE didn’t do anything. Luke’s record label threatened Church, not Luke himself.

[@coltonstephenson8938]

@@kanehorath7222 you think he had no say in it? You think he didnt know about it? You think hank, merle, johnny, waylon, etc any real country folk would stand for something like that?

[@Becky6638]

I heard When It Rains It Pours in a sushi restaurant in Italy a few weeks ago. Not what I expected :')

[@m.w3883]

Very accurate, youre totally right about the songwriting piece. Dude just got invited to join the Opry, so I think his career is pretty set. Really excited to see what he does next.

[@Loganm0213]

The reason I love like is mainly his song writing. Every single song he has written has been a top favorite of mine. Every single one! Even his unreleased songs that are only live versions on KZbin, I will listen to them over and over. His voice is amazing too. I just love him

[@zachmosteller4681]

You forgot about Ryan upchurch made Luke combs blow up with "outlaw" and then sony Luke combs label told upchurch that they would sue him if he didn't remove Luke's name from outlaw because sony didn't want that to be luke combs image.

[@cadeingram54]

Fuck yea dog

[@domination1985]

labels hate upchurch

[@hrishikeshchippalkatti5905]

Thank you for doing this 👏👏👏 You forgot to mention... "It's got the biggest sky you've ever seen, the coldest beer you'd ever drink But I still feel like I landed on the moon 'Cause it ain't got you Houston, we got a problem" #KeepinitCountry Love, from India.. 😘😘

[@bjones6000]

Also, Grady, you’re really good at this stuff. That was a great video with some great content. Cheers 🍻

[@leemj192]

Love the amount of effort that went into this🙌🏼

[@alhenro]

I love how Grady prepared this video for the algorithm 😂 very smart and I loved it

[@westernturkeyhunting574]

He first got some fam from upchurch and him in the song outlaw

[@coltonstephenson8938]

Then threaten to sue upchurch......dudes a bitch

[@randymiller3949]

Don't forget about "Sheriff If You Want To" A great song...I have it playing on my MP3 player often!!!

[@Arthur-cm5pi]

Except Upchurch is trash.

[@coltonstephenson8938]

@@Arthur-cm5pi bahahaha you spelt luke combs wrong.

[@billygreen6970]

@@coltonstephenson8938 upchurch is shit

[@thomasjohnson1282]

What a fantastic video. You hit everything on the head. Relatable guy who’s songs tell the most amazing stories. He is heavy like me. I have seen him him 4 times in 3 years, and never saw any other artist more than twice. He also has the best fans. The Bootleggers totally rock and are such cool fans.

[@nmtvphotog]

WOW, I have never seen one of your videos, don't know who you are but love Luck Combs and when you said you asked fans what they liked about Luke Combs, I said relatable right before you said relatable was that was the most common response. That scared me for a second. Now I know I am not the only one who relates to Luke's songs. lol I personally think he;s relatable to me because literally every song he writes is exactly how I am feeling. It's like he crawled into my brain and took what I am feeling and put it into a song. Its scary how accurate his songs are to my life.