Combs, an only child, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and moved to Asheville, North Carolina at the age of 8. He has been performing as a vocalist since childhood. While attending A. C. Reynolds High School, Combs played football and performed with multiple vocal groups, including performing a solo in the world-renowned Carnegie Hall. Later, he attended Appalachian State University where he worked as a bouncer at a bar before gaining stage time in that same bar. He played his first country music show at the Parthenon Cafe. With less than a month left in his senior year, he dropped out to pursue his country music career. He later moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in music.
Combs released his first EP, The Way She Rides, in February 2014. Later that year, he released his second EP, Can I Get an Outlaw. In 2016, Combs' first single, "Hurricane", sold 15,000 copies in its first week, and debuted at #46 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In November 2015, Combs released his third EP, This One's for You. In late 2016, Combs was named one of Sounds Like Nashville's "Artists to Watch".
Combs signed a deal with Sony Music Nashville, and the debut single from This One's for You, "Hurricane", was re-released on Columbia Nashville. "Hurricane" reached #1 on the country radio airplay chart on May 15, 2017, holding that spot for two weeks.
In June 2017, Combs released his major label debut album, also titled This One's for You on Columbia Nashville and River House Artists. The album reached #1 on Billboard Top Country Albums and #5 on the US Billboard 200 in its first week. The album's second single, "When It Rains It Pours" was released to country radio on June 19, 2017. It reached #1 on the Country Airplay chart in October 2017. The album's third single, "One Number Away" was released to country radio on January 8, 2018. In mid-2018, Combs re-released This One's for You with several bonus tracks, two of which ("She Got the Best of Me" and "Beautiful Crazy") were also issued as singles. "Beautiful Crazy" reached #1 on Country Airplay in February 2019, giving Combs five #1's on the Billboard country chart with his first five singles. The song reached #1 on three additional country charts – Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs, and Country Digital Song Sales.
On June 11, 2019 he was invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In August 2019, This One's for You spent its 44th week at #1 on Top Country Albums, setting the record for the longest reign at the top of that chart by a male artist.
His second album What You See Is What You Get was released on November 8, 2019. The album has charted the singles "Beer Never Broke My Heart", "Even Though I'm Leaving", and "Does to Me", a duet with Eric Church.
In May 2020, Combs released the studio single "Six Feet Apart". This single quickly became popular to listeners as it illustrated the challenges of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, Combs confirmed his next single would be Lovin' on You, which was released on both his second album and the EP The Prequel, which predated the album.
Combs announced a deluxe version of What You See Is What You Get, titled What You See Ain't Always What You Get, with five new songs; it was released on October 23, 2020. The track "Forever After All" set streaming records in country music on Apple Music and Spotify.
Honky Tonk Highway
Luke Combs Lyrics
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Headin' down to Alabama
I got a three night run
We're gonna kick it off in Birmingham
Headlights, wide lines
Flying down 65
Tryna catch a few hours sleep
That's when I know I'm
Living that neon dream
Oh I got the boys
And the band
And a one night stand
Waiting on us down the road
We're gonna load it in
Crank it to 10
Whiskey shots at 2AM
And off to another show
And then it's back to my baby for
A couple days
But I can only stay for so long
'Til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
Rolling into Mobile
Name on the marquee sign
Waving at the women that are standing in the ticket line
Well point me to the stage
I know that's the only place I'm ever gonna wanna be
Smoky bars, guitars
Breakin' all the girls hearts
That's the only life for me
Oh I got the boys
And the band
And a one night stand
Waiting on us down the road
We're gonna load it in
Crank it to 10
Whiskey shots at 2AM
And off to another show
And then it's back to my baby for
A couple days
But I can only stay for so long
'til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
Oh I got the boys
And the band
And a one night stand
Waiting on us down the road
We're gonna load it in
Crank it to 10
Whiskey shots at 2AM
And off to another show
And then it's back to my baby for
A couple days
But I can only stay for so long
'til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
'til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
The lyrics of Luke Combs's song "Honky Tonk Highway" illustrate the life of a country musician who is constantly on the road, living the neon dream of performing in smokey bars and breaking hearts. The song begins with the singer traveling in his Prevost bus, heading down to Alabama for a three-night run. As he drives, he reflects on the lifestyle he's chosen, with late nights, whiskey shots, and constant shows. He's accompanied by his band, and they're all headed towards their next performance, with a one-night stand waiting for them down the road. The lyrics are vivid, with references to headlights, wide lines, and the open road.
As he reaches his destination, the singer is excited to be back on stage, pointing himself towards it as the only place he'd ever want to be. The stage is where he feels most alive, and the lyrics describe the thrill of performing to an audience. The chorus repeats the themes of the song, with the singer acknowledging his longing for the road and his love for his music. He knows he can only stay with his loved ones for a few days before he must answer the call of the Honky Tonk Highway once again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Honky Tonk Highway" represent the life of a traveling country musician, highlighting the thrills and difficulties of constantly being on the road. It's a window into the experience of those who dedicate their lives to their music, and the lyrics are beautifully written with a specific attention to detail.
Line by Line Meaning
In my Prevost
I am traveling in a luxury tour bus called Prevost
Headin' down to Alabama
I am going down to the state of Alabama
I got a three night run
I have three shows lined up for my band
We're gonna kick it off in Birmingham
Our first show is going to be in the city of Birmingham
Headlights, wide lines
I am driving fast with my headlights on and following the wide lines on the highway
Flying down 65
I am driving down the highway with the number 65
Tryna catch a few hours sleep
I am trying to sleep for a few hours before the next show
Tomorrow comes, show time
The next day arrives and it is time for the show
That's when I know I'm
I realize that I am
Living that neon dream
Living the life of a musician, performing under bright neon lights
Oh I got the boys
I have my band with me
And the band
My band and I
And a one night stand
I have a one-time concert performance waiting for us
Waiting on us down the road
We have another show waiting for us down the road
We're gonna load it in
We will prepare our equipment for the show
Crank it to 10
We will turn up the volume to the highest level
Whiskey shots at 2AM
We will drink whiskey at 2AM after the show
And off to another show
We will go to another show after the whiskey shots
And then it's back to my baby for
I will return to my loved one for
A couple days
A few days
But I can only stay for so long
I cannot stay for too long
'Til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
Until I am called back to the road of country music performances known as the Honky Tonk Highway
Rolling into Mobile
I am arriving in the city of Mobile
Name on the marquee sign
My name is up on the big sign outside the venue
Waving at the women that are standing in the ticket line
I am waving at the women waiting in line to buy tickets for my show
Well point me to the stage
Direct me to the stage where I will perform
I know that's the only place I'm ever gonna wanna be
The stage is the only place I want to be in life
Smoky bars, guitars
Where there are smoky bars and guitars playing
Breakin' all the girls hearts
I am breaking the hearts of many female fans
That's the only life for me
This is the only way of life I want to live
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Luke Albert Combs, Ray Fulcher, Rob Crosby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emmascott1429
my Prevost
Headin' down to Alabama
I got a three night run
We're gonna kick it off in Birmingham
Headlights, wide lines
Flying down 65
Tryna catch a few hours sleep
Tomorrow comes, show time
That's when I know I'm
Living that neon dream
Oh I got the boys
And the band
And a one night stand
Waiting on us down the road
We're gonna load it in
Crank it to 10
Whiskey shots at 2AM
And off to another show
And then it's back to my baby for
A couple days
But I can only stay for so long
'Til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
Rolling into Mobile
Name on the marquee sign
Waving at the women that are standing in the ticket line
Well point me to the stage
I know that's the only place I'm ever gonna wanna be
Smoky bars, guitars
Breakin' all the girls hearts
That's the only life for me
Oh I got the boys
And the band
And a one night stand
Waiting on us down the road
We're gonna load it in
Crank it to 10
Whiskey shots at 2AM
And off to another show
And then it's back to my baby for
A couple days
But I can only stay for so long
'til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
Oh I got the boys
And the band
And a one night stand
Waiting on us down the road
We're gonna load it in
Crank it to 10
Whiskey shots at 2AM
And off to another show
And then it's back to my baby for
A couple days
But I can only stay for so long
'til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
'til that Honky Talk Highway's calling me home
@daithirievley3350
Luke Combs is well on his way to going down in history as a country legend
@trevor4.66
not a real one
@MF-dz7cp
He's already there in my opinion 💜
@onlovesraris
@@trevor4.66 I disagree
@trevor4.66
@@onlovesraris i respect your opinion but i think hes pop country
@onlovesraris
@@trevor4.66 he’s not pop country, he’s pure hillbilly and beer
@brownsugar99
The 30 people who Disliked this. It's your opinion. But you obviously don't realize. Out of all the country singers. He's an Outlaw. He's country. He proves it. Sam hunt...FGL Nah. They fell to the money. Let's praise Luke Combs for creating his Album without being a pretty boy. Lol. Luuuke. And for not selling his soul to fashion designer clothes.
@BTLLGR
Jays Island i agree. i bet he's just being real. at the end of the day, it's all about the talent (singing)
@EricOverOnYT
Brittany B I couldn't disagree more
@jasonaldeanfan1008
These people who disliked your going to hell but if you liked it’s heaven