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Luke Combs comes to AT&T Stadium on Saturday, March 25th to kick off his 2023 World Tour. A member of the Grand Ole Opry and a 6x CMA, 3x ACM, 3x  Billboard Music Award-winner, Combs’ upcoming tour is just the latest milestone in an already monumental career. Combs will be accompanied by special guests Riley Green , Lainey Wilson , Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb.

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Country Superstar Luke Combs Kicks Off His Record Breaking World Tour in Arlington, and Shares Deep Love for Texas

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C ountry superstar Luke Combs kicked off his World Tour in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, March 25, 2023. It’s the first of his sixteen slated North American stadium shows, all of which are complete sell-outs. In fact, as of this weekend, there are only two international stops with any remaining seats ― but you’ll have to travel to either Hamburg, Germany, or Zurich, Switzerland to snag those.

Seriously, Hamburg and Zurich, what are you waiting for?

It’s the largest tour ever for a country artist, bringing one of the genre’s biggest names to some 39 shows across three continents and 16 different countries. That’s right, a country singer is selling out stadiums not just in Texas and Tennessee, but also in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, France, and Belgium. That’s how far Combs’ sultry and instantly recognizable voice has traveled so far.

The popularity of Luke Combs cannot be underestimated. He remains the CMA Entertainer of the Year, after receiving that award for the second-consecutive year last November. He’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry and an eight-time CMA, three-time ACM, and three-time  Billboard  Music Award-winner, with hits including Going, Going, Gone , Beautiful Crazy, and Beer Never Broke My Heart . I’ll bet, just like me, you’re already humming along.

New Music And Gettin’ Old

Combs’ newest album, Gettin’ Old (a companion to last year’s Growin’ Up) , was just released on Friday, March 24 ahead of his world tour’s kick-off concert in Arlington. This is where the balladeer really hits his stride, making the most of his powerful vocal range, legendary salty tone, and storytelling prowess. You feel every verse, and it’s easy to make these songs your own.

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It’s interesting to put the Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old album covers side by side. On one, you see a youthful smirk on the singer’s face with a honkey tonk in the background. On the newest album, the smirk is gone. His expression on Gettin’ Old has been replaced with a knowing realism, and in the background is a ranch-style home with its wrap-around porch. How quickly priorities change.

“This album is about the stage of life I’m in right now” Luke Combs admits. “It’s about coming of age, loving where life is now but at the same time missing how it used to be, continuing to fall for the one you love and loving them no matter what, living in the moment but still wondering how much time you have left, family, friends, being thankful, and leaving a legacy.”

That’s heady stuff ― a lot to ponder, but Combs takes it all on, over the course of 18 soulful tracks, on his new album. And, the first song sets the stage. It’s called Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old ― one of four album tracks he had advanced prior to Friday’s release ― including Joe (that Combs wrote for those struggling with alcohol addiction and choosing to live a sober life), Love You Anyway , and 5 Leaf Clover , which he released on St. Paddy’s Day.

“A while back my buddy Newdy and I were looking around the clover plot at my house for four-leaf clovers,” Combs says of his new song by the same name. “I eventually found one, but shortly thereafter, he found a five-leaf clover and I thought to myself, ‘Man, how lucky do you have to be to find a five-leaf clover?’”

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The crowd arrived early to hear a line-up of four other warm-up acts — including Brent Cobb, Flatland Cavalry, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green ― before the headliner hit the big stage, dressed in his trademark black Columbia PFG shirt, blue jeans, and a black trucker hat branded with Blue Otter Polarized (his sponsored brand of Watauga style sunglasses).

The crowd erupted each time Combs flashed his innocent smile, and he was seen carting around his other notable on-stage prop ― a Solo cup ― but at this show, Combs had switched from his traditional red Solo to blue. They were stacked four deep by the end of the evening. He opened his first tour date with the song Lovin’ On You .

“I put a new album out yesterday,” Luke Combs explained to a knowing audience.

The first selection off his new album was  Love You Anyway , which the crowd seemed to already know by heart. They sang back up loud and proud on many of his biggest hits, earning their own solo performances from time to time like on One Number Away . And, when Combs sang his 5 Leaf Clover (which has been out for less than 10 days), and the crowd already knew every line ― the singer seemed astonished, and couldn’t stop smiling in appreciation.

“Here we are 50-something thousand deep at AT&T Stadium,” Combs noted at one point.

So, let’s get the obvious criticism out of the way. It’s too bad that Texas’ only shot at seeing Luke Combs on this tour was in AT&T Stadium, with its notably underwhelming acoustics. It’s a concrete cavern, built for sporting events, unlike Dallas’ American Airlines Center or Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena ― both of which were built with acoustics in mind. That’s why Paul McCartney’s only Texas stop last year was at Dickies Arena instead.

While Luke Combs was a great show, and achieved the goal of one tour stop in the great state of Texas, packing in the fans ― it could have been so much better in a better venue ― one designed for music. Now, back to the show.

“It all started with me and my blue guitar,” Combs reminded his fans, as he donned his famous cobalt blue acoustic guitar for the first time to sing Going, Going, Gone . His name shimmered in inlaid mother of pearl on its fret.

One groom-to-be had all the single women swooning (and all their boyfriends kicking themselves) during Combs’ Forever After All ― as his proposal was spotlighted on the big screen. As if that wasn’t memorable enough, Combs relayed his guitar pick to the happy couple as an added souvenir.

“I’m 33 years old and moved to Nashville nine years ago,” Combs said in the lead-up to his ode to Texas, Houston, We Got A Problem . “The first place I went after I got a record deal was the great state of Texas. I’m not sure if there’s any place on God’s green earth that I love more than Texas.”

It seems Texas agrees. There are few country artists that fans love more than Luke Combs.

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Luke Combs Announces Massive 2023 World Tour

Country superstar and CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs  will embark on a massive 2023 world tour, spanning three continents and 16 countries.

The 35-city tour will kick off on March 25, 2023 in Arlington, Texas and will run through Oct. 19, 2023, when it wraps up in  London.

The North American tour dates will feature special guests Riley Green,  Flatland Cavalry , Brent Cobb and future Yellowstone star and this year's most nominated artist at the CMA Awards, Lainey Wilson . Tickets for North American dates go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. local time. (Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting next Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. local time.) Combs' official fan club, The Bootleggers, will have early access to tickets through Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale starting Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. local time.

Cody Johnson  and Lane Pittman will join Combs for the Australian and New Zealand tour dates.

Combs recently released his third studio album Growin' Up,  featuring "Doin' This" and "The Kind of Love We Make."

The North Carolina-born artist is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards,  which will take place on Nov. 9.

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*with special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb +with special guests Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman

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The 2023 World Tour Comes to Dallas!

Luke Combs  is bringing his new world tour to venues across the world in 2023, and it includes AT&T Stadium in Arlington!  The upcoming Luke Combs Dallas concert your chance to hear his new acclaimed record Growin' Up  performed live — a chance that no self-respecting country music fan will want to pass up.  But while great tickets are available now, there's no telling how long the best sets will last!

After all, this is the chart-topping star behind some of the biggest hits of the last few years that we're talking about here, and one who's famous for putting on one of the funnest live shows around.  So make sure you're there when he performs new songs like "Doin' This" and "Kind of Love We Make" alongside the music from his breakout debut This One's for You — click the link below for a detailed seating chart of AT&T Stadium, and get your Luke Combs Dallas Tickets right away!

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Luke Combs Is Hitting the Road for a 2023 World Tour With Lainey Wilson & Cody Johnson

The trek will hit 16 countries and three continents.

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The Country Music Association’s reigning entertainer of the year, Luke Combs , is taking his tour international in 2023, with a string of 35 shows on three continents and 16 countries. The trek will include a mix of stateside shows as well as concerts in Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. and more.

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On his U.S. tour stops, Combs will welcome openers including current six-time CMA Awards nominee Lainey Wilson , as well as “There Was This Girl” hitmaker Riley Green, Texas group Flatland Cavalry and singer-songwriter Brent Cobb. Combs’ overseas tour stops in Australia and New Zealand will include opening sets from current four-time CMA Award nominee Cody Johnson , as well as The Voice Australia contestant Lane Pittman.

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The tour’s United States shows will include stops in Nashville, Tennessee (April 15), Chicago (May 6) and Philadelphia (July 29).

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On Wednesday (Sept. 7), the Country Music Association revealed its slate of final nominees for this year’s awards ceremony, with Combs earning nominations for entertainer of the year, male vocalist of the year and album of the year for Growin’ Up .

Wilson emerged as this year’s leading CMA Awards nominee in her inaugural nomination year, earning nominations in six categories, including album of the year for Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ . Her nominations haul makes Wilson the fourth artist in CMA Awards history to earn six or more nominations in their first year on the ballot, after Glen Campbell (1968), Brad Paisley (2000) and Kacey Musgraves (2013).

Johnson’s CMA nominations include male vocalist of the year, new artist of the year, as well as single of the year and music video of the year (both for his No. 1 Billboard Country Airplay hit “‘Til You Can’t”).

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, Sept. 16. See the tour dates below:

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Luke Combs World Tour

Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs will embark on an unprecedented world tour in 2023. The massive trek includes 16 stadiums across North America, including Arlington, TX’s AT&T Stadium, Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, Kansas City’s GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium, as well as stops in Australia, New Zealand, U.K., Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, France and Belgium. Tickets for the North American dates will feature special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb.

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Luke Combs Announces 16-Country 2023 World Tour Featuring Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson & More

It’s difficult to definitively say who the biggest act in country music is, but for my money, you probably gotta say it’s Luke Combs.

And he’s going even bigger.

Announced today, Luke Combs will be embarking on a monster 16-country world tour that will take him to stadiums across the States, up into Canada, across the pond into Europe and down under to Australia and New Zealand.

Featuring support from Riley Green, Flatland Cavalry, Lainey Wilson and Brent Cobb, as well as Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman, it’s guaranteed to be one of the best shows you’ll see all year.

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LUKE COMBS WORLD TOUR 2023

March 25, 2023—Arlington, TX—AT&T Stadium* April 1, 2023—Indianapolis, IN—Lucas Oil Stadium* April 15, 2023—Nashville, TN—Nissan Stadium* April 22, 2023—Detroit, MI—Ford Field* April 29, 2023—Pittsburgh, PA—Acrisure Stadium* May 6, 2023—Chicago, IL—Soldier Field* May 13, 2023—Minneapolis, MN—U.S. Bank Stadium* May 20, 2023—Boise, ID—Albertsons Stadium* May 27, 2023—Vancouver, BC—BC Place* June 3, 2023—Edmonton, AB—Commonwealth Stadium* June 10, 2023—Kansas City, MO—GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium* June 17, 2023—St. Louis, MO—Busch Stadium* July 8, 2023—Tampa, FL—Raymond James Stadium* July 15, 2023—Charlotte, NC—Bank of America Stadium* July 22, 2023—Foxborough, MA—Gillette Stadium* July 29, 2023—Philadelphia, PA—Lincoln Financial Field* August 9, 2023—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena+ August 11, 2023—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre+ August 16, 2023—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena+ August 20, 2023—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena+ August 23, 2023—Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Entertainment Centre+ August 26, 2023—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena+ September 30, 2023—Oslo, Norway—Spektrum October 1, 2023—Stockholm, Sweden—Annexet October 4, 2023—Copenhagen, Denmark—Vega October 6, 2023—Hamburg, Germany—Barclays Arena October 7, 2023—Amsterdam, Netherlands—AFAS Live October 8, 2023—Paris, France—La Cigale October 10, 2023—Zurich, Switzerland—The Hall October 11, 2023—Brussels, Belgium—Ancienne Belgique October 13, 2023—Dublin, Ireland—3Arena October 14, 2023—Belfast, N. Ireland—SSE Arena October 16, 2023—Glasgow, Scotland—OVO Hydro Arena October 17, 2023—Manchester, England—AO Arena October 19, 2023—London, England—The O2 Arena

*with special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb

+with special guests Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman

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With 13 consecutive #1’s under his belt, and seeing that he’s the biggest thing in mainstream country music right now, I’d say it’s high time he take that Luke Combs magic across the pond and down to Australia.

He has been to Europe to perform before (and recently headlined C2C fest ), but this would be the first world tour for the North Carolina native on this scale.

He just kicked off his fall Middle Of Somewhere Tour   here in the continental U.S. this past weekend, and released his third studio album, Growin’ Up , in June.

At a show in Maine, he notably refunded the entire crowd at the concert due to a vocal issue and still performed, in addition to paying back two young boys who stacked firewood to buy their tickets to the show and even inviting them backstage afterwards the night before.

What a guy…

He’s also heading to Canada this fall with Riley Green and Chayce Beckham, and if he’ll be stopping by a country near you in the next several months (or even in 2023), it’s not something you’re gonna want to miss.

The man puts on a helluva live show , that’s for sure.

His current single at country radio is the steamy “The Kind of Love We Make”:

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Luke Combs Announces 2023 World Tour with Opening Acts Lainey Wilson, Riley Green and Cody Johnson

Also featuring Flatland Cavalry, Brent Cobb and Lane Pittman as special guests, Luke Combs' 2023 world tour will span 35 shows in 16 countries on three different continents

Luke Combs ' travel plans for 2023 are locked in.

On Thursday, the "Forever After All" singer-songwriter, 32, announced the dates and opening acts for his upcoming 2023 world tour, which will see him perform 35 shows in 16 countries on three different continents, via Instagram .

The tour kicks off on March 25 in Arlington, Texas, and Combs will perform shows in cities including Nashville, Detroit and Chicago before concluding the U.S. leg with a show in Philadelphia on July 29. He'll then play a string of concerts across Oceania through the end of August.

At the end of September, Combs will launch a European leg of concerts, followed by several UK dates before the tour wraps in late October.

Riley Green, Lainey Wilson , Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb will join Combs as supporting acts for the U.S. leg of the tour, while Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman will open shows in New Zealand and Australia.

"Buddy… @lukecombs , you best not get tired of me!" quipped Wilson, 30, in an Instagram post about the tour.

Fans can visit Combs' website and join his club for information on pre-sales for the upcoming tour, while tickets go on sale for the public on Sept. 16.

Combs is currently on the road, performing shows in North America before concluding his current tour dates in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Dec. 9 and 10 — giving the musician just over three months of rest and relaxation before he sets out to travel the globe.

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Last weekend, the country star made headlines for going the extra mile to help fans out when he gave a pair of young concertgoers cash to cover the cost of their tickets after discovering 12-year-old Bo Fenderson and Tanner Hale spent 10 hours stacking wood in order to make money to purchase the tickets for last Friday's show in Bangor, Maine.

While performing, Combs spotted a the boys holding a sign and read about their journey aloud from the stage, according to local NBC affiliate WCSH . At that point, he opened up his wallet and gave the pair $140 to help cover the ticket costs.

"How much were you tickets? $100? $200? Y'all paid $200, a hundred dollars apiece. Oh my God, I only got $140 right here," the singer said, according to CBS affiliate WABI . "Y'all want that, pay yourselves back. I'll get you some more."

Earlier this week, before starting his Saturday night concert at Maine Savings Amphitheater, Combs told concertgoers that he refunded everyone's tickets and would play for free due to vocal issues.

"I have to let you know that I have refunded all of your tickets. As of 7 p.m. today, a few hours ago, I realized that I was not going to be able to sing as good as I normally do," he said in a surprising announcement that was captured on video by numerous fans.

"[My voice is not] what I think it should be for you guys having to pay for it," he continued , adding: "So, we're going to put on the best free show we could put on, and I want you guys to know how upset I am to have to tell you that tonight, but all I want you to know is that we're going to do the very damn best."

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See Luke Combs’ Setlist From Opening Night of His World Tour

Luke Combs had the crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the palm of his hand on Saturday (March 25). It was opening night of his World Tour, and the "Going, Going, Gone" singer did what he does best: Kept it simple and let the music speak for itself.

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After several openers —  Riley Green , Lainey Wilson , Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb  — Combs captivated the audience song after song. He opened the show with roaring rendition of "Lovin' on You" that got the sold-out stadium crowd on their feet, singing along. He kept the energy up with "Hannah Ford Road" and "Cold as You" before gently coaxing the audience into his more sentimental songs.

Combs gave his band their time in the spotlight, too, as he introduced them to the crowd. He stepped back and allowed them to take center stage as they covered a few recognizable choruses: "Dust on the Bottle" (David Lee Murphy), "Meet in the Middle" (Diamond Rio) and "When I Was Your Man" (Bruno Mars).

The North Carolina native also took a moment to himself. He told the audience he likes to perform one song solo at each show, and after grabbing his guitar, Combs delivered his non-drinking drinking song "Joe."

He gave some backstory prior to performing "Houston, We Got a Problem." He revealed that his first tour stop after signing a record deal was in Texas. He had just met now-wife Nicole, whom he described as "the woman who would eventually change my life." Both the state and his newfound love inspired him to write the song as soon as he returned to Nashville.

After hitting everyone in the feels with the songs inspired by his bride, Combs began revving up the engine again. He finished out his set with "Beer Never Broke My Heart," but as everyone knows, there's always an encore — and he still hadn't played one of his biggest songs.

The audience shouted in delight when the opening guitar riff of "The Kind of Love We Make" rang out from the stage. Combs returned to give the fans what they wanted, diving headfirst into his rendition of "Brand New Man." He brought Wilson, Green and Cobb out to join him before closing out the show.

Just one day before the tour launched, the "Doin' This" singer released a new album titled Gettin' Old . Despite its newness, the crowd had clearly done their homework: With each song, you could hear thousands of people singing back every lyric, word for word.

Combs' World Tour will pick up again on Saturday, April 1, in Indianapolis, Ind. The trek will continue through Oct. 19, with Combs and his crew jetting off to New Zealand, Australia and Europe during the second half.

Luke Combs' 2023 World Tour Opening Night Setlist:

"Lovin' on You" "Hannah Ford Road" "Cold as You" "One Number Away" "Love You Anyway" "Going, Going, Gone" "Growin' Up & Gettin' Old" "Does to Me" (w/ Riley Green) "Forever After All"

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Cover: "Dust on the Bottle" chorus Cover: "Meet in the Middle" chorus Cover: "When I Was Your Man" chorus

"Beautiful Crazy" "Joe" "Outrunnin' Your Memory" (w/ Lainey Wilson) "Fast Car" "5 Leaf Clover" "Houston, We Got a Problem" "You Got the Best of Me" "Hurricane" "Must’ve Never Met You" "1, 2 Many" "When It Rains It Pours" "Beer Never Broke My Heart"

"The Kind of Love We Make" "Brand New Man (w/ Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, and Brent Cobb)

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Though born and bred in North Carolina, Luke Combs is a down-home country singer who made his first big debut in New York City. Combs has been serious about music his entire life, making his voice known in vocal groups since he was a little kid.

Blessed with raw talent, his powerful sound landed him a solo performance in the fabled Carnegie Hall while he was still in high school.

Of course, city slicking wasn’t in Luke’s plans. He dropped out of college in his senior year and moved to Nashville, the epicenter of his beloved country genre, where he concentrated on improving his guitar-playing and songwriting skills. After honing his stage presence in countless live performances, he self-released key songs on early EPs including the single “Hurricane.”

Garnering audience buzz, Combs caught the attention of River House/Columbia Nashville, his first big recording contract. Reworking “Hurricane” for radio gave Combs his first hit, selling 15,000 copies and hitting #46 on the Billboard Country chart. This led to singing with Sony Music Nashville, and one more re-release of “Hurricane.” His debut album release, 2017s This One’s For You, solidified Combs’ status by reaching number one on the chart.

Comb’s next big hit was an evolution from “Hurricane’s” slow-burn buildup to the moving ballad “Beautiful Crazy” in 2018. The song charted at number one for almost two months and played a huge role in his becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It also helped him hit a huge milestone in becoming the first artist to hit Billboard's top country charts at the same time: Top Country Albums, Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, Country Streaming Songs, and Country Digital Song Sales.

Luke then hit the road hard and built up a fanbase on the back of his energetic, dominating performances, revealing his skill in capturing his audiences in ways few artists do. From 2017 to the present, Combs has relentlessly toured, both as headliner and in support of other artists like Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson. His exclusive live performances on platforms like Apple Music have further cemented his reputation as a solid live act.

In the midst of all that stage time, Luke Combs continues to create new music. In 2019, he dropped what was destined to be another number one country album, What You See Is What You Get. Proving once again his ability to please country music fans, Combs charted more hits like “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me,” and the crowd-pleasing “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

The unstoppable Combs brought it again in 2022. His Growin’ Up LP once again made number one on the country charts with hits like “Doin’ This” and “The Kind of Love We Make.” Combs balances a bold new confidence with reflective humility, while his audiences continue to feel close to a singer who, despite being more popular than ever, yet never forgets where he came from.

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Luke Combs & his band put on an awesome show last night. Although the host, band and audience were in a generally somber mood due to the Las Vegas incident, once the “taping” portion of the show was complete, Luke says to us “Alright, this is MY show now”, and they rocked! Was able to see him preparing to walk onto the stage and honestly, he looked a little nervous, but it was really cute to see he was human. When he was center stage, he performed like a well-seasoned professional.

His voice live...my gosh...no words.

After the show, met one of his guitarist’s and he actually reached out to shake my hand and introduce himself!

As Los Angeles doesn’t really seem to be a high priority for up and coming country acts, I feel VERY fortunate to have seen these guys so early in their career.

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The show was awesome, there were several good guys! I love Luke and Brantley, they are a great combination!I would love to see Luke again soon in Alabama, I missed him in Birmingham. The interaction with the crowd was great. When I bought my tickets it was to see Luke Combs, and he didn't disappoint.

Absolutely fantastic performance...Ashley Mcbryde was superb as the opener (I predict we see her on the C2C main stage before very long!)and Luke totally smashed it. Im just sorry I didn't get tickets to both nights as would have happily gone straight back tonight...

This was the best country concert I have ever been to. Luke definitely did not disappoint. He put on a great show. He's amazing. Wish I had better seats. Ingotnmy seats last minute, so I was just honored to be there. I'll be up front the next time I see him

Great show. High energy. Although it did feel very rushed. Very nice guy though. He tossed a few picks into the crowd but then handed me a pick directly. Very cool. It's awesome when they notice ur into the show

He was amazing as always. First time seeing Ashley, only knew a few songs. I left the concert a bigger fan for her. Did not get to see Drew perform due to the traffic. To & from the arena it was crazy insane..

Luke combs was one of the best concert I have ever went to! Venue was great! Meet and greet was awesome! His performance was amazing! Thank you Luke for coming to Shreveport! Come back again! Love meeting you!

Show was absolutely amazing. Ashley kicked it off with an amazing set just her and the guitar and an almighty voice. Luke and his band then rocked the whole arena with a blistering set. Awesome night

This gig was simply OUTSTANDING.

Ashley McBryde and Luke Combs might just be the best show combo I've ever seen.

From beginning to end this was a truly memorable experience.

AMAZING! I drove 2 hours to see him and would definitely do it again. I had a great time and he put on an amazing show! Hopefully he’ll return to SC again soon!

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Luke Combs Announces 2023 World Tour With Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson

Luke Combs has announced that he will embark on a world tour, spanning across three continents and 16 countries, in 2023.

"3 continents. 16 countries. 35 concerts. This is my 2023 World Tour! Join/login to my fan club at lukecombs.com to receive pre-sale info (info also emailed to members)," Combs shared on social media.

The CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee said his U.S. tour stops will include some openers from six-time CMA Awards nominee Lainey Wilson and four-time CMA Awards nominee Cody Johnson .

The tour will also feature performances by Riley Green , Brent Cobb , Texas group Flatland Cavalry , and "The Voice Australia" contestant Lane Pittman .

The U.S. leg of the tour will have stops including in Nashville, Tennessee (April 15), Chicago (May 6) and Philadelphia (July 29).

Luke Combs' 2023 World Tour Dates:

March 25 — Arlington, TX * April 1 — Indianapolis, Ind. * April 15 — Nashville, Tenn. * April 22 — Detroit, Mich. * April 29 — Pittsburgh, Pa. * May 6 — Chicago, Ill. * May 13 — Minneapolis, Minn. * May 20 — Boise, Idaho * May 27 — Vancouver, B.C. * June 3 — Edmonton, A.B. * June 10 — Kansas City, Mo. * June 17 — St. Louis, Mo. * July 8 — Tampa, Fla. * July 15 — Charlotte, N.C. * July 22 — Foxborough, Mass. * July 29 — Philadelphia, PA Aug. 9 — Auckland, New Zealand + Aug. 11 — Brisbane, Australia + Aug. 16 — Sydney, Australia + Aug. 20 — Melbourne, Australia + Aug. 23 — Adelaide, Australia + Aug. 26 — Perth, Australia + Sept. 30 — Oslo, Norway Oct. 1 — Stockholm, Sweden Oct. 4 — Copenhagen, Denmark Oct. 6 — Hamburg, Germany Oct. 7 — Amsterdam, Netherlands Oct. 8 — Paris, France Oct. 10 — Zurich, Switzerland Oct. 11 — Brussels, Belgium Oct. 13 — Dublin, Ireland Oct. 14 — Belfast, N. Ireland Oct. 16 — Glasgow, U.K. Oct. 17 — Manchester, U.K. Oct. 19 — London, U.K.

* With Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry, Brent Cobb + With Cody Johnson, Lane Pittman

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• Must've Never Met You Play Video
• She Got the Best of Me Play Video
• Lovin' on You Play Video
• Honky Tonk Highway Play Video
• Brand New Man ( Brooks & Dunn  cover) Play Video
• One Number Away Play Video
• Houston, We Got a Problem Play Video
• Remember Him That Way Play Video
• The Man He Sees in Me Play Video
• Going, Going, Gone Play Video
• Beer Can ( Fan Voted ) Play Video
• Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? / Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) / What Was I Thinkin’ Play Video
• Where the Wild Things Are Play Video
• Love You Anyway Play Video
• Forever After All Play Video
• Beautiful Crazy Play Video
• Fast Car ( Tracy Chapman  cover) Play Video
• Hurricane Play Video
• Cold as You Play Video
• When It Rains It Pours Play Video
• 1, 2 Many Play Video
• Beer Never Broke My Heart Play Video
• Ain't No Love In Oklahoma Play Video
• The Kind of Love We Make Play Video

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• Cold as You
• Forever After All
• Lovin' on You
• Remember Him That Way
• The Man He Sees in Me
• Love You Anyway
• Where the Wild Things Are
• Going, Going, Gone
• The Kind of Love We Make
• Brand New Man by Brooks & Dunn
• Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
• Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? / Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) / What Was I Thinkin’
• Ain't No Love In Oklahoma

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