Luke Combs Does Not Want To Be A Pop Star
Luke Combs told us earlier this week (2/22) that he has gotten to collaborate with non-country artists, but he’s not sure that’s his thing. “I’ve been approached more than a…
Luke Combs told us earlier this week (2/22) that he has gotten to collaborate with non-country artists, but he's not sure that's his thing. "I've been approached more than a few times. I don't know; it's just like I feel like to me, country music is enough. I don't want to be a pop star. I love our genre, and I love writing country songs with my songwriting buddies and singing them with the guys that I like to make records with."
He added, "I am not chasing anything; I'm not chasing fame or notoriety or money. If a really amazing collaboration came along, I would want it to be on a country song. I would want somebody to do a country song with me. I wouldn't want to go do a pop song with somebody else just because it would be good for my career. I've never made decisions based on that."
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Combs recently announced that he would release a new album on March 24, 2023. The album will be out just before his stadium tour, which kicks off on April 1. The new project will have 18 songs on it. Luke posted the news on his Instagram, writing, "New album. 18 songs. March 24." Fans loved the news, and many commented on the post, including one who wrote, "18 BRAND NEW songs… and right before the stadium tour starts? (fire emoji)." Another fan commented, "Ahhhhhhhh can't wait." One more fan said, "Sooo excited."
In 2003 Shania Twain played the Halftime show at the Super Bowl, and since then, country music has not been part of the Super Bowl halftime show. While many country stars, including Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Eric Church, and Luke Bryan, have performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, the Halftime show has excluded country stars for the most part.
So here's a look at the country superstars that would be amazing at Halftime in the future.
10 - Jason Aldean
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesThis guy commands sold-out arena shows and has a very rockin' country show that would play nicely at the Super Bowl.
9 - Luke Bryan
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLuke is a standout act that keeps his soldout crowds on their feet and even dazzles his capacity Las Vegas crowd. Thanks to his role on 'American Idol,' he's a household name to even non-country fans.
8 - Blake Shelton
Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesOne of country music's biggest stars and personalities, Blake would be great at the Super Bowl halftime show, especially with his special guest wife, Gwen Stefani, taking the stage with her man. And like Luke Bryan, thanks to being a judge on a music competition show, all of America knows who Blake is.
7 - Kenny Chesney
John Parra/NFLPhotoLibraryA stadium country music superstar, Kenny would be excellent at the Super Bowl halftime show playing, most likely in a stadium that he has already headlined.
6 - Carrie Underwood
Elsa/Getty ImagesHer latest "Denim and Rhinestones" show is full of energy and keeps the crowd screaming for more. Carrie is a natural and would get an A+ at a halftime show. She also has history with the NFL, having sung the Monday Night Football theme for them.
5 - Keith Urban
Mike Windle/Getty ImagesHis shows are legendary, and with his guitar skills, Keith would make country music proud at the Super Bowl halftime show.
4 - Luke Combs
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJust a handful of years into his massive career, Luke is already playing stadiums all over the country, and his show can get wild and rowdy with the party country atmosphere.
3 - Morgan Wallen
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesMorgan keeps fans screaming for more in stadiums all over the country.
2 - Taylor Swift
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesShe's a pop star now, but she started in Nashville as a country music superstar. Surprisingly, she has not done a halftime Super Bowl show yet. She has the fanbase, for sure. If only Ticketmaster could handle it.
1 - Garth Brooks
John Medina/Getty ImagesHe says he is done playing stadiums after his recent three-year stadium tour, but with his high-energy show and legendary status, it's shocking that Garth has not done Halftime yet.
