Luke Combs Releases New Album 'The Way I Am'
March 20, 2026 - Luke Combs has released his highly anticipated new album, The Way I Am, today through Sony Music Nashville, marking one of the most significant music launches of the year. The 22‑track project arrives as Combs prepares to kick off his massive "My Kinda Saturday Night Tour," which begins this weekend with sold‑out stadium dates across the United States, Ireland, and Europe.
The album has already generated major media attention, with Combs featured in an extensive GQ profile, The New York Times' Popcast, Hot Ones, NBC's Sunday TODAY, and a wide slate of top podcasts and shows. GQ praised Combs as "the regular guy who constantly does the extraordinary thing," while critics across the industry have hailed the new record as one of his strongest yet..
Critical Acclaim Rolls In
Early reviews have been emphatic.
• The New York Times called Combs "the dominant hitmaker in country."
• GQ noted that Combs "has achieved massive stardom not by diluting his country music… he's brought pop music to country, not the other way around."
• Esquire wrote, "It's hard to overstate how big a star Luke Combs has become," while the Associated Press described him as "a full‑on pop phenomenon."
• Billboard praised his "singular brand of Nashville grace," and Whiskey Riff declared, "he doesn't miss… this has potential to be his best album yet."
A Deeply Personal New Chapter
Produced by Combs alongside Jonathan Singleton and Chip Matthews, The Way I Am showcases the singer's trademark blend of powerhouse vocals and emotional storytelling. The album explores themes of family, self‑reflection, and the pressures of global stardom, and features a standout collaboration with Alison Krauss.
The release follows a record‑breaking year for Combs, who became the first country artist to headline both Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and the first to earn two songs with over a billion Spotify streams. He also extended his streak of consecutive No. 1 country radio singles, reaching his 20th chart‑topper with "Back in the Saddle."
Global Stadium Tour Launches
To celebrate the new album, Combs is embarking on one of the largest country tours ever staged. The "My Kinda Saturday Night Tour" includes multiple sold‑out nights at London's Wembley Stadium, making him the first country artist to achieve that feat, along with major stops at Slane Castle, Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Green Bay's Lambeau Field, and Paris' Accor Arena.
Special guests across the tour include Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, The Script, The Teskey Brothers, Ty Myers, The Castellows, and others.
A Career Still in Overdrive
Combs' momentum extends beyond the stage. He recently partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open Category 10, a new entertainment complex in downtown Nashville, with additional locations planned for Las Vegas and Orlando. His collaborations over the past year have included tracks with Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Bellion, and Alex Warren, as well as a widely celebrated Grammy duet of "Fast Car" with Tracy Chapman.
He also joined Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor for "Concert for Carolina," a benefit that raised more than $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Track List and Tour Dates
The Way I Am features 22 songs, including "Back in the Saddle," "My Kinda Saturday Night," "Wish Upon a Whiskey," "Ever Mine" featuring Alison Krauss, and "A Man Was Born."
A full track list and complete tour itinerary are available at www.LukeCombs.com.