Luke Combs – A Country Music Everyman

Luke Combs is an everyday figure in country music, filling stadiums with fans wearing cowboy hats and T-shirts to witness his stadium shows. His dynamic vocals and friendly demeanor set him apart from many of the generic singers that can be found on country radio stations.

Michael walks a delicate line between authenticity and commercialism with songs that simultaneously deliver party tunes and heartbreaking ballads. Over time he has earned the trust of Bootleggers, his group of loyal listeners who attend his shows and line parking lots for tailgate parties.

Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina

Luke Combs hails from North Carolina and was exposed to various musical genres while growing up there, enabling him to develop an innovative sound that mixes traditional country with rock and pop influences for maximum appeal. Luke can now reach an even larger audience.

Combs released his debut EP in 2014, but the single “Hurricane” catapulted him to stardom and earned him numerous awards and recognition.

Following the success of his debut album, Combs continues to release hit songs that resonate with audiences. His genuine and approachable nature have won over fans, while his music has become an essential part of country music’s landscape.

He has two sons

Being an internationally successful country star may bring its own rewards, but it can also be hard on children. That was certainly the case for Luke Combs when his son Beau Lee was born while on tour in Australia – unfortunately missing it all together! In an interview with Zane Lowe he recounted this eventful tale.

Fathers & Sons was inspired by that day; its themes continue to surface in Combs’ discography as an underlying thread. His songs speak about real-life struggles as you age: you can no longer stay out late and your children grow faster than expected.

Combs rarely shares pictures of his children, but recently posted an adorable carousel of them including walks with Tex, guitar lessons with Beau, and snuggle time. Nicole Combs and Combs’ daughter Jade make sure it’s evident that their children come first in life.

He is married to Ashley Monroe

Two years after they wed, the couple welcomed their first son Tex into their family in June 2022 and later that year they welcomed Beau.

Combs is a Grammy nominated country singer who has sold over 10 million albums globally and released four EPs. His debut album ‘This One’s For You’ reached number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart and has gone 6-time Platinum in the US; it also produced five chart-topping singles such as Hurricane, When It Rains It Pours, One Number Away and Beautiful Crazy from which five chart-topping singles came off of it.

Luke has written songs for artists such as Tenille Arts and Elvie Shane, while also collaborating with James McNair, Drew Parker and Gabby Barrett songwriters. Luke currently holds a contract with Sony Music Nashville and holds numerous awards and nominations – most recently winning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year 2023.

He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Luke Combs has made an immeasurable mark in country music with his authentic lyrics and distinct style, inspiring a whole new generation of artists to pursue their passion and stay true to themselves. Additionally, his authenticity has helped bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary country music genres.

Combs began his career by releasing an EP in 2014, but his breakthrough song “Hurricane” made an immediate impactful statement about him as it quickly went viral and propelled his success forward. Soon thereafter he released his debut album This One’s for You to critical acclaim both from industry professionals and fans.

Combs released his second studio album What You See Is What You Get in 2020 and garnered critical acclaim with five singles from it, such as “One Number Away,” which reached number one on Billboard and Hot Country Songs charts as well as Country Airplay charts. Since joining Grand Ole Opry earlier this year – accepting his invite with honor – Combs has quickly become beloved among fans and country musicians alike.

7 of Your Favorite EDM Artists as Super Smash Bros. Characters

7 of Your Favorite EDM Artists as Super Smash Bros. Characters

Take a break from gaming and check this one out!

In honor of the release of the newest Super Smash Bros. game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we decided to have some fun and imagine some of the characters as EDM artists. Below are some of our favorite pairings. 

7. Mario – Diplo

Since the 1980s, everyone’s favorite Italian plumber has been participating in a variety of fun activities like saving princesses, racing go-karts, and beating the shit out of the childhood characters you hold near and dear to your heart. Mario’s constant shift in style and form is quite similar to Diplo’s career.

Like Mario, you never really know what the Mad Decent boss is going to do next. We’re not sure if Diplo has ever saved any kingdoms. He is, however, a member of some of EDM’s biggest groups like Major Lazer, Jack Ü, Silk City, and LSD (although, Mario prefers mushrooms).

6. Samus – Rezz

When listening to Rezz it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re barrelling through space and time. The one they call “Space Mom” has left her mark on dance music with her dark, futuristic sound that perfectly accompanies Samus’ alien slaying.

Now this isn’t a perfect comparison as Samus’ Metroid series hasn’t delved into satanic rituals and soul stealing, but dark reboots are trendy right now so who knows what the future may hold. 

5. Bowser – Excision

If you’re familiar with Excision’s Lost Lands Festival, you know that he loves giant dinosaurs. It just so happens that Bowser is a giant dinosaur… See where we’re going with this one?

The overwhelming power of the king of the koopas resembles Excision’s aggressive take on dubstep. His bone-crushing sound would lead you to believe that he can breathe fire, although we’ve reached out to his management to confirm this and have not heard back.

4. Pikachu – Skrillex

One of the most beloved and well-known figures in gaming deserves a worthy dance music counterpart. Similar to how many grew up on Pokémon cartoons and games, many of the current generation of dance music fans grew up on Skrillex, who would become one of the figureheads in modern-day dance music.

That being said, we’re not sure Pikachu dances like this:

3. Kirby – Porter Robinson

Porter Robinson’s debut album Worlds took listeners on a journey to a far away land of dreams and underlying darkness. Kirby’s Dream Land mirrors this with it’s pink clouds and monsters that our family-friendly protagonist kills then swallows whole.

Plus, listening to “Shelter” definitely makes us feel soft and pink inside. 

2. Link – Armin Van Buuren

The hero of time needs a dance music counterpart who’s stood the test of time. Unlike most of the artists on this list, Armin van Buuren has been one of the biggest dance music artists in the world for almost two decades.

Like the dozens of games in The Legend of Zelda series, Armin van Buuren’s discography has enough entries that old school fans (see: trance snobs) can flex on new fans by name dropping songs that came out before they were born.

1. Yoshi – Any Riddim Producer

Is Yoshi a dinosaur or a lizard? Is riddim just heavier dubstep? Is that red thing on his back a spot or a saddle? All of these things are the cause of too many arguments on the internet. 

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