When you get asked who the number one person in your field is, what do you say? It is a tough spot to be in. Country star Luke Combs was asked exactly that on a podcast. He had to name the king of country music right now. He gave a very honest answer about who he thinks is at the top.
He said it was really a two-person race: himself and Morgan Wallen. He was very honest and said anyone who claims there is no competition is lying. But he also made it clear it is friendly. He said he loves Morgan and thinks he is a great guy. That kind of rivalry just pushes them to be their best.
Luke Combs on Who’s the King of Country Music
People listening loved this honesty. Hearing someone be this open feels refreshing. Fans know the friendship is real because they have seen the two artists perform together. It is not about tearing each other down. It is about respect for the music and the hard work. It just makes you like them both even more.
His honesty about the top spot is one thing. But Luke is just as real when talking about what “country music” even means. In another chat, he was asked about “posers.” People who just act country. This was a different kind of question, and his answer was just as interesting.
LUKE COMBS ON COUNTRY MUSIC POSERS?!
He thinks there is a lot of “hyperbole,” or big talk, about who is “more country”. Luke does not seem to care about that kind of competition. He simply said, “I mean country as I want to be I guess”. He knows people get called out for not really living the life, but he does not seem worried about it.
Luke Combs just seems to be himself. Whether he is talking about who is number one or what is real, his answers feel true. His journey has always been about the songs. He sings from the heart and does not get lost in the noise. Follow Luke Combs on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. He always gives you something real to think about.