Country music star Luke Combs has millions of fans, but he has never forgotten where he came from. He proudly supports his old school, Appalachian State. He was recently seen wearing a simple black hat with a powerful message written on it. The hat read, “Today I give my ALL for Appalachian State,” showing everyone that his college pride runs deep.
This is more than just a hat; it is a promise. It shows that no matter how famous he gets, a part of him will always be in the mountains of North Carolina. For Luke, loyalty is not just a word in a song. It is something he lives every day. This simple gesture connects with people who feel that same love for their own hometowns and schools.
Shoutout to Luke Combs
Shoutout to Luke Combs for always being THAT dude repping App State. Love to see it.
— The Milly Goats Podcast (@MillyGoats) October 18, 2025
Salute to the GOAT. 🫡
“Today I give my ALL for Appalachian State” on the hat!! pic.twitter.com/GuaZVRTdoY
Fans love seeing this side of him. One person on social media called him “THAT dude” for always representing his school and saluted him as the “GOAT,” which means the greatest of all time. It proves that staying true to yourself is what people admire most. His fans see him not just as a singer, but as someone who is real.
That same pride he has for his school, Luke Combs brings to bigger stages. He recently took that college spirit to one of the biggest shows in sports. He showed up at ESPN’s College GameDay, not just as a fan, but as a performer. He was there to get the whole country excited for a huge day of football, mixing music with the game day energy.
Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs on GameDay
In Athens, Georgia, he joined fellow country artist Bailey Zimmerman for an exciting performance. They sang their song “Backup Plan” and got the massive crowd buzzing before the big game between Georgia and Ole Miss. Fans on social media loved it, with one person saying the performance perfectly kicked off the day. It was the ideal blend of country music and college football passion.
Luke Combs has a special way of making everyone feel included. Whether he is tipping his hat to his alma mater or singing for thousands of football fans, he stays grounded. His music feels like a conversation with an old friend, full of heart and honesty. Follow Luke Combs on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You will quickly see why his music feels like home.