On a near-perfect night in Nashville, country superstar Luke Combs brought more than two dozen of his newest and biggest hits to the Nissan Stadium, the second largest venue in the city.
The evening, which included sets opening from Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, and Brent Cobb, kicked off with a reel of old photos and videos depicting Combs’ journey growing up in North Carolina, showcasing his rise to becoming one of the biggest names in modern country music.
Combs’ recently released album, “Gettin’ Old,” is a high-energy rendition of his new songs. Even the crowd, which packed the venue on ‘Hannah Ford Road,’ screamed happily, providing a warm welcome back to Combs. One of the many hits from the album, it ripped into the No. 1 spot, making Combs the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year.
Combs, who is nominated in five categories at the ACM 2023 Awards, performed several tracks from his celebrated 18-track record, including his recent No. 1 single “Gone and Going.” He delivered a pitch-perfect rendition of Lainey Wilson’s “Your Memory” and a dreamy version of “Where Are Things Wild.” He also played his own tracks “Old Gettin’ Up” and “Growin’ Burner Barn,” as well as a cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.”
The 59,000 fans in the packed stadium sang the words in a haunting harmony. After delivering a heartfelt rendition of ‘Love You Anyway’, the acclaimed singer-songwriter announced that his upcoming release would be the next track on country radio.
One by one, they arrived, while Combs seized the chance to emphasize the sheer number of his chart-topping songs in his collection, as the music continued to pour out.
The crowd at one of Nashville’s newest venues, a shotgun owners venue, saw a variety of beer-themed anthems such as ‘Heart My Broke Never Beer’ and ‘You, As Cold.’ They consumed an array of beers, with some individuals drinking more than three gulps.
Equally captivating was Combs’ signature, love-centered storytelling, with the 4x Platinum-certified ‘Forever After All’ and the 9x Platinum ‘Beautiful Crazy,’ both the most obvious fan favorites on the night, yet what was equally captivating. He even brought Green back out to lend his vocals on ‘Does To Me,’ originally featuring Eric Church.
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Noting that the crowd in Nashville did not let him down, Man New Brand closed the night with an encore three-song set, including a better version of the R&B-leaning ‘Make We Love Of Kind The’ and ‘Together,’ featuring a piano-backed arrangement by Dunn & Brooks.
While there was a notable absence in the setlist of hitmaker country artist Combs’ biggest and most fitting hits, ‘Doin’ This,’ in his second night in Nashville, it didn’t disappoint.
Keep rocking! A plentiful supply of beer, captivating vocals, and exceptional songwriting: Luke Combs’ music reminds us once again of what country music is all about, there’s nothing else quite like it.