As far as top country artists of the 21st century are concerned, next to artists like Luke Bryan and Jelly Roll, Luke Combs has definitely made his mark. From his top hits like "Beautiful Crazy," which reached No. 1 on several country charts, to his rendition of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," he's definitely made a name for himself. While he had humble beginnings in a small town in North Carolina, his music career has taken him— and his net worth—to unimaginable heights.
Follow along as we break down Luke Combs' net worth and his legendary career in country music that made him a household name.
Luke Combs' Net Worth
Since Luke Combs released his very first EP,The Way She Rides, in 2014, his net worth has continued to skyrocket. As of 2024, Combs has a net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. From his many chart-topping singles to the release of his five studio albums and his recent success with his rendition of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," the country A-lister has definitely earned his success.
Luke Combs' Music Career
Born in North Carolina on March 2, 1990, country singer/songwriter Luke Combs has always loved music. While his music didn't reach mainstream until the release of his debut EP, The Way She Rides, he's been making music since he was young. In 2014, after five years at Appalachian State University, Combs dropped out of college and moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music.
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Two years after moving to Nashville, Combs signed with Columbia Nashville—the same label that manages Old Dominion and Megan Moroney. In 2017, the "Beautiful Crazy" singer released his debut studio album.
“My goal with this album is just to open up to people about really who I am,” Combs told The Boot at the time. "That’s what these songs are, just little pieces of me. I’m not trying to be some big-time celebrity; that’s not my goal. My goal is to just connect with people through music."
The albumreached the top spot on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 5 on the US Billboard 200.The album also includedhis hit song "Hurricane," which reached No. 1 onthe country radio airplay chart and stayed there for two weeks.This album in particular landed Combs recognition in the country music space and ultimately led to his inclusion inthe Grand Ole Opry in 2019.
“My goal is to have people hear these songs and say, ‘There are these moments in my life that sometimes I feel like I need to say something, and maybe I can’t say it.’ If I can help these people deal with their emotions, whether they be the good, the bad or the ugly, then that, to me, is success.”
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A year after he releasedThis One's for You, hereleasedThis One's for You Too, with five bonus tracks, including "She Got the Best of Me" and "Beautiful Crazy" both of which reached No. 1 on theBillboard Country charts."Beautiful Crazy" went on the reach number one on several other country charts includingHot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs, and Country Digital Song Sales.
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In 2019, he released his albumWhat You See Is What You Get, with songs such as"Beer Never Broke My Heart," "Does to Me," and "Lovin' on You," all of which reached No. 1 on the country charts.In May 2020, he released the single "Six Feet Apart" an ode to the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, he released his third studio album,Growin' Up,which he would expand on a year later when he released his fourth album,Gettin' Old.
That same year he released twosingles, "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old,"and "Love You Anyway," and a cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car."His cover of Tracy Chapman's top song wasstreamed more than 65 million times on Spotify in less than two months and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100,No. 1 on the U.S. Adult Top 40,U.S.Country Airplay, andU.S.Hot Country Songs charts. His rendition of the song also earnedCombsSingle of the Year at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2023.
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"When I was 5 years old, my dad and I would be in his truck, and he would always play music for me. He had a Tracy Chapman cassette tape, and 'Fast Car' is one of the first songs I remember," he told People. "I’ve always been a huge fan of it and think of my dad and our time together when I hear it."
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