Luke Combs Photo by Jeremy Cowart)

Luke Combs Was Once Told He Would Never Be A Country Star

By: Cheryl Johnstone

7/3/2024

Country Music News

Luke Combs is one of the hottest stars in country music these days, so it’s crazy to envision a time when music executives thought he’d have a better chance as a songwriter than a singer.

In an interview awhile back, Luke said,

“When I moved to town there was a lot of people that were like . . . you’re destined to just be a songwriter for these bigger artists, because you don’t look the part.”

But Luke’s response to these executives shows exactly why he was destined to be a superstar in country music.

“We’re talking about COUNTRY music here. If anybody looks the part, it’s me. The other guys don’t look the part, that’s the problem. You throw these other guys at the Jiffy Lube, they’re gonna look outta place. You put me in the Jiffy Lube, you’re gonna think I’m managing the [S]”

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