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According to widespread reports this week Luke Combs has officially shattered a historic record to become the most RIAA-certified country artist ever with a jaw-dropping 168 million units sold, overtaking the previous record-holder Garth Brooks. Just eight years after “Hurricane” went Gold Combs now stands at the absolute summit of his genre and called the moment both humbling and surreal, emphasizing that it is a win for his fans as much as for himself. That news broke alongside his three nominations at the upcoming 2025 CMA Awards where he’ll vie for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” highlighting his dominant presence in country music’s current landscape according to Country 102.5.
Combs sent fans into overdrive on Instagram with his recent announcement of The Prequel, a fresh three-track EP released in early October. The songs “Days Like These,” “15 Minutes,” and “My Kinda Saturday Night” are just the tip of the iceberg, as Combs confirmed he is already working on a full-length album for early 2026. Reaction was explosive online, with supporters and fellow artists alike flooding his comments and country outlets like Parade dubbing it the best news of the week. There’s also growing chatter about “My Kinda Saturday Night” lending its name to his enormous 2026 stadium tour, ensuring his next chapter is looking even brighter.
On the touring front, Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour is rewriting the rules for country acts internationally. Nine stadium shows sold out instantly, including double nights at Wembley and Ireland’s storied Slane Castle, and now, thanks to ferocious demand, he just added extra dates in Montreal, Edinburgh, and London. According to The Music Universe and LADbible, presales for the UK and Europe extra nights were overwhelmed in minutes, with thousands of fans recounting their struggles—and triumphs—snagging tickets. General sales for those dates kick off on Friday, October 24. For anyone interested, hospitality and verified resale tickets are available, but be warned demand is record-breaking.
Musically, Combs maintains a tight hold on the charts: “Back in the Saddle” hit No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout chart and continues a hot run on Billboard and Mediabase, while his previous single earned him his 19th career No. 1, marking him as the artist with the most consecutive No. 1 debuts in country radio history. Recently, he vaulted into the top 10 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, underlining his creative force behind the scenes as well.
On the public appearance and pop culture side, Combs’ Carolina Panthers fandom was back in the news after he revealed a behind-the-scenes reconciliation with team owner David Tepper following last year’s on-air critique. The meeting, however awkward initially, ended amicably, and Combs underlined his continued loyalty to the team, as shared on Real Country 103.5.
On social media, his Instagram and X posts related to The Prequel and tour sparked trending topics and enthusiastic debate, especially with the overlap of his release and Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, sending fan circles ablaze.
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