I've been working on this one for weeks, and I hope you guys enjoy!! Luke Combs' appeal is undeniable, and I wanted to get to the bottom of how he became the genre's brightest star. I think you'll like it! Stepped up my editing game, if I do say so myself. I'd really appreciate if you could give the video a like or a share! All love, Grady.
don't normally comment on youtube stuff but got a laugh out of the way this was edited (the quick-cut, amateur-ish nature of it made the jokes land even better). Turns out you made a conscious decision to change it up.... good job. Works well. One of the best channels on YT, in my opinion. Appreciate that your videos don't last forever too, as seems to be the current annoying trend
Grady buddy great video I can personally say because I saw luke combs live in concert in March at country thunder in kissimmee fl he connects with his fans and the energy he give off while he is performing is fun vibes the personal stories he tells of him getting to where he is connects with his fans and he does great encores he gives his fans there money's worth
Luke Combs was just invited to be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after only dropping one album. If that doesn't tell you how successful he is...
I am loving the return to true country music....luke comb.....brother osborn....cody johnson...midland. no more pop...no more appealing to the masses....just sing for us country folks!
Riley Green is one of my favorite artists of all time and he is just getting started. Give him a listen if you already haven’t. Got a true southern sound to him.
I've met Luke twice, both at concerts. The first time we met, he started talkin to me like he had known me for a long time. Second time we met, he remembered who I was, and what we had talked about the first time. Luke really loves and cares about his fans. He's an amazing person.
I think Luke Combs does a great job of merging the old school and new school versions of country, I see that as a big reason why people like him as well.
Blaine Krenke I gave that comment a thumbs down.. I am a Pardi fan and he has done good things for the Industry. Bringing Cali Country to Nashville and the world!! These are my own thoughts and opinions
My son went to Appalachian State with Luke. My son was on the Rugby Team and the bars they would go to after the games were the same bars Luke would play at. I remember when my son told me Luke crowdsourcing some funds to go to Nashville to record three songs. After he did I tried to find him on Spotify and found all three songs. One bar/restaurant no longer in Boone is the Parthenon Cafe. After they closed my son was up at Boone and saw their sign sitting against a fence so he bought it for $20. He went to one of Luke's concerts in SC and gave it to him to put in his "man cave" since that was one of the venues he played at. My son said the thing they got on Luke about pertaining to his looks was not his body, but his scruffy beard. I notice that it has now been trimmed! LOL. Not a model style body, but boy can he sing! The rugby team at App State is a club sport and their logo says AHO. I am not sure exactly what it means, but it sounds illegal. In some of Luke's early videos, he has a guitar with lots of stickers. The AHO sticker is below his right elbow. "It's a small world after all". Due to my son's friendship with Luke, I have kept an eye out on his career. I am glad he is doing so well plus I love country music. My Travis Tritt is my Luke Combs (showing my age now!) Thanks for sharing your video.
@@jddallan1115 his album is only 2x platinum, Garth's first three are diamond. So Garth's very firstalbum is 10,000,000+, Luke is only at 2,000,000....not even close so far....
I remember how floored I was when I listened to his album the whole way through...literally every song sounded like it could be a stand alone single. The man cannot write a bad song
Just wait he is about to drop Forever Together. He put out a 40 second clip and I think I’ve listened to it for an hour now. It’s gonna be one of his best!
You forgot to mention that Luke clearly pours his heart and soul into his songs. The emotion in his voice. The way he really belts it out, just going all out with a loud and gritty voice. He puts everything he’s got into it.
I'm a black dude from the hood, and I'm a songwriter and singer formerly of a hard rock band.. I heard she got the best of me by mistake just listening to music on RUclips and I heard the best voice and unique songwriting in country music ever! I been listening to Luke combs now for 4 days straight. My new favorite country singer!
My nephew Jordan Brooker co-wrote “Refrigerator Door” with Luke !! I’m really enjoying listening to the new artists coming up !! Thanks for the video, it’s very informative !
I think it all comes down to just sheer talent. He is the total package in the bridge from old school to new school country. He is a great songwriter with an amazing voice. Ever since his first single Hurricane, I knew he was going to be a star...Thanks for the video, well done...
The first song I heard from Luke was Can I get an Outlaw. I remember hearing it and saying “man.. this guys really damn good”. I almost went to see him live at a small bar in TN. I went to my buddies and was asking if they had heard of him and they all said no.. so when Hurricane went number one and then he suddenly became the biggest thing in country with hit after hit, it was no surprise to me. Just crazy to see how fast and how big an artist can get when they actually play relatable, good sounding, well written, and heartfelt music. I don’t doubt he will reach Garth level, in fact I think it will happen. He’s going to be the biggest country artist of our generation.
Great lyrics and a great voice. Hes been doing unreleased song covers lately with just a camera and guitar and his voice still sounds amazing. So you know he doesn't need autotune.
What I like most about Luke Combs is the range in his voice. He knows how to belt out some powerful notes . His voice has alot of emotion and soul in it and it just sounds beautifully country.
I love the clever stories in Luke's songs. I can't help but _really_ listen to them and, of course, sing along. Thank you for this extended analysis and beautifully edited video.
Dude, love you’re channel. Informative, funny at times. You are one of the reasons that I, a metal head from NYC, am dabbling, just a little bit, into country. Luke Combs is one of my early faves
Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark Then as he said too, find that 90s/early 2000s sound. I’d say it started to transition around 08 and got really bad in the last 5-6 years.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark same dude i used just to like punk and metal mostly death and black metal until this man was like aye listen to country
I actually found Upchurch through Luke combs and damn I’m glad I did. I found a whole new genre of badass music and artists that are now my favorite artists. I like Lukes music but kinda hate the way he shit on church
@@dirtracingfan8742 so true. I have now bought church apparel. I buy his albums and calhouns. I love his music. Wut around listening to it while working on cars and packing lips
Brian McMillen Oh buddy what you don’t know upchurch look him up and at it look up @upchurch my own lane it will tell you all about Luke combs bitch was basically he sang a song w upchurch called can I get a outlaw and he was talking all about how country is fake and after his fake ass signed a contract to be fake he blew up and he had his name taken off that album by upchurch because he didn’t want to be racist and upchurch made my own lane. So he is a sell out lil bitch who signed a contract to be fake I know a lot and upchurch ain’t a sell out so he prolly won’t go on the air but this pussy it drives me crazy to see a guy singing about being fake then he turns around and is fake I hate that fat mother fucker Okay I think my point is made well just know fuck Lil pussy combs and if u think I’m lien look it up. Good night
Just saw Luke in concert last week! One of the best live performances I've ever heard. He is one of the few artists in any genre that sound just like they do off of their albums. With the splash that "This One's For You" made, I can't imagine the success his of second album whenever it comes out. Dude's on his way to becoming the George Strait of this generation not necessarily in sound or style, but in terms of impact and pure entertainment value.
So proud of Luke, he’s earned it. Been listening to him since 2016 and have been seeing him grow every day. I’m so happy he is getting the recognition he deserves. He has a powerhouse voice, went to see him on the Houston rodeo and man I wish it was more than an hour.
Grady, you make really great analytical videos about today's trends in country music and I agree with a lot of what you say. This is a great video. I appreciate your insight and the way you look at things. It's very informative and also highly entertaining. Thanks for doing what you do.
late to the party in watching this video - binging a bunch of them during quarantine. i will never forget when i heard "she got the best of me" on the radio the first time. his voice just cut through. the melody was the kind of thing that stays with you. it's not just his voice, but the way he says the words is so filled with emotion. it comes off as extremely genuine and that he is putting it all out there. it tugs at my heartstrings. it's the reason why so many people love chris stapleton and miranda lambert.. they are who they are. it isn't an act or chasing what is popular. also, i want to put out there that i primarily listen to indie rock/alternative and i enjoy that he has a noticeable twang to his voice, but not over the top. i think that is a big reason why he has true mass appeal.
@@robbielee5485 That is such a sad irony that he sold out to a major record label who literally made him take his name off the song about what he became.
Definitely plain, good songwriting! First time I heard beer never broke my heart, I knew before the end of the first chorus it was going to be a hit. It’s just a good song delivered with authority! Well deserved success, for sure!
The guy can really pick which of his songs are going to be the best singles. The stories of the songs are so relatable. Keep up the amazing songwriting Luke!
An element that you didn’t touch on but I think you were dancing around: vulnerability. That’s I think the thing underlying relatability. Because his music is always open to the dark side of good things, it comes across as a vulnerable actual honest to god human being. Not a rock star, not some idol, but a man keenly aware of how fragile we are. I think that’s where country music is at its best, especially male-fronted country - where men allow themselves to be seen hurting, feeling, wanting, caring. It’s a breath of fresh air after years of party/truck/everything is amazing because nothing matters of bro-country. I will say that he's really all I want from country music - male vulnerability, a vivid description of a certain lifestyle, that low-tenor voice that stretches up into tension-filled emotionality, strong melody, simple but rich instrumentation, and such classic verse-chorus-verse-bridge-chorus song construction. And then every once in a while you'll get something like Beautiful-Crazy, which is as perfect of a song as you can imagine.
Everything you said here was right on point. It all makes sense. You can jam to everyone of his songs because each one has that factor that really draws you in deeper. Unlike other artists, I keep Luke’s songs on shuffle almost everyday and I’ve never gotten tired of them
Love this analysis and your videos. It's refreshing to have what seems to be an authentic artist singing good songs. I sure hope there is a resurgence of country artists going back to more neotraditional sounds. Country music is built on relatable men and women playing real instruments singing about things we all can identify with. As you say, it all begins with quality songs and so far Luke has got them. Keep up the good work Grady!
Oh buddy what you don’t know upchurch look him up and at it look up @upchurch my own lane it will tell you all about Luke combs bitch was basically he sang a song w upchurch called can I get a outlaw and he was talking all about how country is fake and after his fake ass signed a contract to be fake he blew up and he had his name taken off that album by upchurch because he didn’t want to be racist and upchurch made my own lane. So he is a sell out lil bitch who signed a contract to be fake I know a lot and upchurch ain’t a sell out so he prolly won’t go on the air but this pussy it drives me crazy to see a guy singing about being fake then he turns around and is fake I hate that fat mother fucker Okay I think my point is made well just know fuck Lil pussy combs and if u think I’m lien look it up. Good night DEERHUNTERCOPE
I am from Argentina and I discovered Luke Combs searching for country on Internet, since I discovered him I've never stopped to hearing his music, also i've shared his music with some people round here and they just love his music although the country music is no so popular here.
Pretty sure theres a correlation between Luke combs' success and him and upchurch doing that song. Upchurch pointed out a while ago that he wasn't mad about it or didnt really care but luke combs' videos spiked in views after that song
Hello, I've been listening to county since I was born. I've never really appreciated how country makes me feel until a saw this video. I've been with several people since the beginning of their career (Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Chris lane, etc.) Both my mom and I bought Hurricane, She got the best of me, when it rains it pours, and then with apple music, his whole new album. I've always really like both Luke cobs and Thomas Rhett because of the fact that they are naturally talented at what they do, they love doing it, and I can relate to them. You got on point why I like luke combs with this one video. With Thomas Rhett, I feel like I like him because of his wholesomeness ( is that a word) and the fact that he is good at what he does and enjoys doing it. you mentioned Kane brown in the video and I have also been with him from the beginning. My mom has a playlist with mostly these three people on it. we just love country with our heart and soul!! I apologize for not bringing up several good artists and I feel that all country singers are good at what they do, and 100% enjoy doing it. it's just getting late and I don't want to go into detail. Have a wonderful day/night to whoever is reading this bc you made it to the end!!!
I love that you provide insightful and fresh commentary on country music. It's something sorely missing from the genre (which itself is pretty underrated these days). Keep it up!
People like Luke because he’s REAL country. He’s not some over produced pretty boy that we’ve been spoon fed. He started with a guitar and cell phone videos. He could be your buddy from high school.
The reason I love like is mainly his song writing. Every single song he has written has been a top favorite of mine. Every single one! Even his unreleased songs that are only live versions on RUclips, I will listen to them over and over. His voice is amazing too. I just love him
I just hope he doesn’t change. Eric Church was my guy for a long time, but I haven’t cared for is recent songs until the desperate man song. Keep it real Luke.
Very accurate, youre totally right about the songwriting piece. Dude just got invited to join the Opry, so I think his career is pretty set. Really excited to see what he does next.
I feel for the Church man on this one. The only reason I'm not all for Luke Combs is the nonsense from when he was working with Church. But as long as Luke makes good music I'll enjoy it. I'd like him to reunite with UpChurch though on another badass song.
when I heard "She Got The Best Of Me" i was in the local dollar store and I related it to a girlfriend that passed away...you can't get much more relatable than that. The next one I heard was beer never broke my heart. loved that too in a different way but the mediator was Donny Cowboy parked out by the lake...approximately the same chord progression as she got the best of me `
Truth! When he did his song with Florida Georgia Line I thought he was just another bro country douche. But once I gave him a chance I realized how good he really is. Big fan of Morgan's.
His songs are literally more reliable than talking to anyone else in the world, he makes it feel like he wrote it just for you and it makes you want to listen to it all of the time
I went to a concert of his here in Hawaii in 2017 & he just seems so down to earth & I love his take on country, seeing him live really made fall more in love with his voice !
I'm 16 and can't get enough of luke combs. Every night I throw a dip in and relax and listen to his songs. I work a 45 hour week in the summer and this just helps me relax because his songs have a relatable aspect to them. I can't express how important country music is to me, but all I can say is I don't know what I would do without it.
Being a kid from western North Carolina, Luke combs in his songs just perfectly describe how life is for a teenage kid, just having fun and living life, this is why I love him so much. So yes Relatable is the right word, more relatable than any other country singer I’ve ever heard
Luke Combs is awesome. He is a refresher. I was getting tired off all this country pop. He is what I remember country being. His music is about life and it is relatable. Luke you saved country music. I enjoy your music. Keep up the great work. I enjoy his country music
Yes! I started listening to him back in 2015 and "she got the best of me" has been one of my top favorites for a long time! I'm actually excited to see other people enjoy listening to his music too!🙆
Comparing him to Garth huh? As a die hard Garth fan, I full-heartedly agree! I don’t know why I haven’t dove further into Luke Combs’ stuff but now I will
So much hate towards Luke Bryan. Tailgate Blues, Buzzkill and Someone Else Calling You Baby to name a couple are brilliant Country songs. He is a talent.
Aaron Salmon he’s got some amazing music that never get the recognition they deserve because it’s “cool” to judge somebody without actually doing research anymore these days. The Car in Front of Me and Tackle Box are absolutely beautiful and those are just two of many others.
He's a true hell raising hillbilly. The more they drink the better he sounds...great for the country taverns. But evan he would question how he won over Keith?? Thats funny there 😄 is nooo Competition . Seriously . What s the deal?
As a kid who grew up with 80s and 90s country but left it behind during my teens and 20s it's been great hearing the likes of Luke Combs and Midland over the last few years. Reminds me why I loved country as a kid and got me back on board. Authentic sounds, relatable characters and overall REAL.
Thank you for doing this 👏👏👏 You forgot to mention... "It's got the biggest sky you've ever seen, the coldest beer you'd ever drink But I still feel like I landed on the moon 'Cause it ain't got you Houston, we got a problem" #KeepinitCountry Love, from India.. 😘😘
I gave up country music years ago. I wouldn’t even say I enjoy country music today, but Luke Combs is by far my favorite artist across all music in 2019! The guy has a voice unique as Garth Brooks IMO, and 100% is so RELATABLE. Thanks for the awesome review! Liked and Subscribed!
You forgot about Ryan upchurch made Luke combs blow up with "outlaw" and then sony Luke combs label told upchurch that they would sue him if he didn't remove Luke's name from outlaw because sony didn't want that to be luke combs image.
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I've been working on this one for weeks, and I hope you guys enjoy!! Luke Combs' appeal is undeniable, and I wanted to get to the bottom of how he became the genre's brightest star. I think you'll like it! Stepped up my editing game, if I do say so myself. I'd really appreciate if you could give the video a like or a share! All love, Grady.
don't normally comment on youtube stuff but got a laugh out of the way this was edited (the quick-cut, amateur-ish nature of it made the jokes land even better). Turns out you made a conscious decision to change it up.... good job. Works well. One of the best channels on YT, in my opinion. Appreciate that your videos don't last forever too, as seems to be the current annoying trend
Grady buddy great video I can personally say because I saw luke combs live in concert in March at country thunder in kissimmee fl he connects with his fans and the energy he give off while he is performing is fun vibes the personal stories he tells of him getting to where he is connects with his fans and he does great encores he gives his fans there money's worth
As the son of an alcoholic mother, beer broke my heart several times.
You did great in your analysis! Very insightful! Your extra mile was noticed and appreciated!
I like the baseball bat sound in the segment breaks. They're a hit. Doh!
How many hits are you going to come up with?
Luke Combs: yes
lol even tho all his writers come up with the songs not luke combs😂
Matt Arconati lol he is a co-writer on every song he’s produced
Matt Arconati yeah but his voice makes every song better
Matt Arconati he writes/co-writes all of his songs.
@@matt_arco that’s incorrect bud look at the credits he writes them with his friends which are in his band you dumb ass.
Luke Combs was just invited to be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after only dropping one album. If that doesn't tell you how successful he is...
I love Luke Combs but it's so easy to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry nowadays
More like industry plant lol
I am loving the return to true country music....luke comb.....brother osborn....cody johnson...midland. no more pop...no more appealing to the masses....just sing for us country folks!
ken ezzell hell yea
These artists are doing it right
Dont forget Chris Stapleton
Don't forget a very underrated/not very known Jon Wolfe!
Riley Green is one of my favorite artists of all time and he is just getting started. Give him a listen if you already haven’t. Got a true southern sound to him.
I've met Luke twice, both at concerts. The first time we met, he started talkin to me like he had known me for a long time. Second time we met, he remembered who I was, and what we had talked about the first time. Luke really loves and cares about his fans. He's an amazing person.
I think Luke Combs does a great job of merging the old school and new school versions of country, I see that as a big reason why people like him as well.
Short Answer:
He plays real music
y'all gotta listen to Buddy Brown - I've been in search of real country and this guy has it
biggary255 Luke plays real country music.
biggary255 yes he does!!!
His songs are perfectly balanced...as all things should be.
I understood that reference!
ironically, without a snap track
And that’s what the world needed
Easy there Thanos
When I suggested we abandon snap tracks, they called me a madman
Refrigerator Door is probably one of the most relatable songs ever
Matthew Sawczyn it never fails to bring a tear to my eye...
Naw for me Must've never met you or She got the best of me
I agree
Agreed
She got the best of me she broke my heart now all that’s left of me is beating this guitar every night a different time she follows me Around
Because we're sick of the fake country pop bullcrap. Luke is real.
A. K. A. Fucking luke Bryan.
You mean FL GA Pantyliners?!?! LOL
Luke Combs is like that one dude in high school who dreamed of starting a band and was really good at guitar and his music career actually worked out.
He never picked up a guitar until he was in his 20’s
Yeah I'm sure he went to high school.
Good country doesn't exi-
Luke combs: allow me to introduce myself
Pts gaming and vlogz 2 this type of country has been around for a long time, just not on the radio.
@@matthewhenington8139 I know it was a mere comedical comment
BOXXER GAMING that ain’t no Boxer I have one
Luke Combs and Jon Pardi have saved Country music!!! Thank you both greatly
Not John pardi
Blaine Krenke I gave that comment a thumbs down.. I am a Pardi fan and he has done good things for the Industry. Bringing Cali Country to Nashville and the world!! These are my own thoughts and opinions
Blaine Krenke this didn’t age well
My son went to Appalachian State with Luke. My son was on the Rugby Team and the bars they would go to after the games were the same bars Luke would play at. I remember when my son told me Luke crowdsourcing some funds to go to Nashville to record three songs. After he did I tried to find him on Spotify and found all three songs. One bar/restaurant no longer in Boone is the Parthenon Cafe. After they closed my son was up at Boone and saw their sign sitting against a fence so he bought it for $20. He went to one of Luke's concerts in SC and gave it to him to put in his "man cave" since that was one of the venues he played at. My son said the thing they got on Luke about pertaining to his looks was not his body, but his scruffy beard. I notice that it has now been trimmed! LOL. Not a model style body, but boy can he sing! The rugby team at App State is a club sport and their logo says AHO. I am not sure exactly what it means, but it sounds illegal. In some of Luke's early videos, he has a guitar with lots of stickers. The AHO sticker is below his right elbow. "It's a small world after all". Due to my son's friendship with Luke, I have kept an eye out on his career. I am glad he is doing so well plus I love country music. My Travis Tritt is my Luke Combs (showing my age now!) Thanks for sharing your video.
Real neat thanks for sharing. I learned a little more
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Great story!
I like luke combs music cause, it sends me on a nostalgia trip. It sounds so much like the country of the 90's and early 2000's i grew up on.
I’m a Filipino and I Love country Music in the USA and I’m Happy to hear the music of Luke Combs and I love his music because its so good to hear
Uy Kabayan
Same here. For me mostly its because im getting older. No more pop escapism. Just realness and relatability.
Yes, pinoy na mahilig din sa country music!!
same
country music lang malakas
Luke Combs is the Country equivalent of Post Malone. And i mean that in the best possible way.
Post Malone's western like songs are his best work. Shame he doesn't do songs like it more often.
This 👏🏻👏🏻
Lmao fuck out of here.
Wait What???
Nylon Python couldn't agree with you more
Maybe Garth level? When it rains it pours is literally today’s Friends in Low Places
That's a bit far-fetched lol...
Far fetched yes.. but he'll pass Garth eventually
@@jddallan1115 his album is only 2x platinum, Garth's first three are diamond. So Garth's very firstalbum is 10,000,000+, Luke is only at 2,000,000....not even close so far....
Dude, all I can say is YES. Sooooooo true
Maybe it's not to far out in left field to say that there isn't as many country music fans in today's world as there was when Garth was coming up?
I remember how floored I was when I listened to his album the whole way through...literally every song sounded like it could be a stand alone single. The man cannot write a bad song
Now we have "Better together" .... Possibly his best EVER!
Just wait he is about to drop Forever Together. He put out a 40 second clip and I think I’ve listened to it for an hour now. It’s gonna be one of his best!
What it does to me has entered the chat
well i mean tommoro we get forever after all
@@nuddles6815 forever after all has. been released fellas
@@SethPlummer it’s sooo good I can’t stop listening to all of his new songs
He pulled me in with Hurricane and I have been a fan ever since! Totally relatable.
You forgot to mention that Luke clearly pours his heart and soul into his songs. The emotion in his voice. The way he really belts it out, just going all out with a loud and gritty voice. He puts everything he’s got into it.
“A Long Way” is underrated... Should have been a hit
Kekama Tuiofu “Must’ve Never Met You” should’ve been a hit as well.
I'm a black dude from the hood, and I'm a songwriter and singer formerly of a hard rock band.. I heard she got the best of me by mistake just listening to music on RUclips and I heard the best voice and unique songwriting in country music ever! I been listening to Luke combs now for 4 days straight. My new favorite country singer!
My nephew Jordan Brooker co-wrote “Refrigerator Door” with Luke !! I’m really enjoying listening to the new artists coming up !! Thanks for the video, it’s very informative !
I think it all comes down to just sheer talent. He is the total package in the bridge from old school to new school country. He is a great songwriter with an amazing voice. Ever since his first single Hurricane, I knew he was going to be a star...Thanks for the video, well done...
My favorite song of Luke Combs is Can I Get An Outlaw
upchurch helped him rewrite it then the label made him remove it
Danny pjr man I was looking for this comment somebody that knew him be4 he got popular
@@reidmackay9703 I heard that song back when it 1st came out and still love the upchurch version better
The first song I heard from Luke was Can I get an Outlaw. I remember hearing it and saying “man.. this guys really damn good”. I almost went to see him live at a small bar in TN. I went to my buddies and was asking if they had heard of him and they all said no.. so when Hurricane went number one and then he suddenly became the biggest thing in country with hit after hit, it was no surprise to me. Just crazy to see how fast and how big an artist can get when they actually play relatable, good sounding, well written, and heartfelt music. I don’t doubt he will reach Garth level, in fact I think it will happen. He’s going to be the biggest country artist of our generation.
I love that you put the That’s My Kind of Night clip and the Luke Bryan thrusting clip 😂😂😂
Great lyrics and a great voice. Hes been doing unreleased song covers lately with just a camera and guitar and his voice still sounds amazing. So you know he doesn't need autotune.
Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" also spent 7 non-consecutive weeks at #1 in 2004
Beautiful crazy just spent 12 weeks atop the country billboard top 100
That was a good song from when I was like 4
@@nick7.3 I was 11
Kylie Pollert I was just born when that song came out
What I like most about Luke Combs is the range in his voice. He knows how to belt out some powerful notes . His voice has alot of emotion and soul in it and it just sounds beautifully country.
I love the clever stories in Luke's songs. I can't help but _really_ listen to them and, of course, sing along. Thank you for this extended analysis and beautifully edited video.
I agree! And the editing game is really strong here too
When I first heard “Hurricane” I thought “Yeah another one of these pop dudes” but when I heard “When it rains it pours” I was hooked.
Same
ur videos are so entertaining and factual 😂
Surprised you didn't mention "Can I Get an Outlaw", and the collab with Upchurch.
Dude, love you’re channel. Informative, funny at times. You are one of the reasons that I, a metal head from NYC, am dabbling, just a little bit, into country. Luke Combs is one of my early faves
Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark
Then as he said too, find that 90s/early 2000s sound. I’d say it started to transition around 08 and got really bad in the last 5-6 years.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark
same dude i used just to like punk and metal mostly death and black metal until this man was like aye listen to country
Check out Frank Foster. I think you will like him.
I first heard him through my favorite artist Ryan upchurch. Upchurch and Luke merged two of their songs together into can I get an outlaw. So good
I actually found Upchurch through Luke combs and damn I’m glad I did. I found a whole new genre of badass music and artists that are now my favorite artists. I like Lukes music but kinda hate the way he shit on church
@@dirtracingfan8742 so true. I have now bought church apparel. I buy his albums and calhouns. I love his music. Wut around listening to it while working on cars and packing lips
#rhec
Upchurch is the boss, stuff the corporates no one is more relatable than UPCHURCH
Brian McMillen Oh buddy what you don’t know upchurch look him up and at it look up @upchurch my own lane it will tell you all about Luke combs bitch was basically he sang a song w upchurch called can I get a outlaw and he was talking all about how country is fake and after his fake ass signed a contract to be fake he blew up and he had his name taken off that album by upchurch because he didn’t want to be racist and upchurch made my own lane. So he is a sell out lil bitch who signed a contract to be fake I know a lot and upchurch ain’t a sell out so he prolly won’t go on the air but this pussy it drives me crazy to see a guy singing about being fake then he turns around and is fake I hate that fat mother fucker Okay I think my point is made well just know fuck Lil pussy combs and if u think I’m lien look it up. Good night
Just saw Luke in concert last week! One of the best live performances I've ever heard. He is one of the few artists in any genre that sound just like they do off of their albums. With the splash that "This One's For You" made, I can't imagine the success his of second album whenever it comes out. Dude's on his way to becoming the George Strait of this generation not necessarily in sound or style, but in terms of impact and pure entertainment value.
Grady, your channel has helped me remember soooo many old country songs I forgot about and I must thank you greatly for that!
This kind of deeper thinking about things is why I'm subscribed, I can tell the mental work that went it into this breakdown. Thanks Grady!
So proud of Luke, he’s earned it. Been listening to him since 2016 and have been seeing him grow every day. I’m so happy he is getting the recognition he deserves. He has a powerhouse voice, went to see him on the Houston rodeo and man I wish it was more than an hour.
Grady, you make really great analytical videos about today's trends in country music and I agree with a lot of what you say. This is a great video. I appreciate your insight and the way you look at things. It's very informative and also highly entertaining. Thanks for doing what you do.
late to the party in watching this video - binging a bunch of them during quarantine. i will never forget when i heard "she got the best of me" on the radio the first time. his voice just cut through. the melody was the kind of thing that stays with you. it's not just his voice, but the way he says the words is so filled with emotion. it comes off as extremely genuine and that he is putting it all out there. it tugs at my heartstrings. it's the reason why so many people love chris stapleton and miranda lambert.. they are who they are. it isn't an act or chasing what is popular. also, i want to put out there that i primarily listen to indie rock/alternative and i enjoy that he has a noticeable twang to his voice, but not over the top. i think that is a big reason why he has true mass appeal.
His start came from the song he did with upchurch "outlaw"
Brennan Todd That was the song that introduced me to him. Too bad Sony had him removed from all tags and titles in that song. It was awesome!
@@robbielee5485 That is such a sad irony that he sold out to a major record label who literally made him take his name off the song about what he became.
The editing on this video.. 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing your insight!
I got Luke Combs hooked line and sinker here in the UK when they played Refrigerator Door on the radio. Awesome. 😀
Definitely plain, good songwriting! First time I heard beer never broke my heart, I knew before the end of the first chorus it was going to be a hit. It’s just a good song delivered with authority! Well deserved success, for sure!
The guy can really pick which of his songs are going to be the best singles. The stories of the songs are so relatable. Keep up the amazing songwriting Luke!
Long live 90s country and I agree Luke is doing so!
he writes amazing music with amazing stories. they are relatable and he uses beautiful words and phrases.
He's our NC App State hero! Go Luke!
Roll Neers, drink beers!
Go 'Neers! App State '15 here!
An element that you didn’t touch on but I think you were dancing around: vulnerability. That’s I think the thing underlying relatability. Because his music is always open to the dark side of good things, it comes across as a vulnerable actual honest to god human being. Not a rock star, not some idol, but a man keenly aware of how fragile we are. I think that’s where country music is at its best, especially male-fronted country - where men allow themselves to be seen hurting, feeling, wanting, caring. It’s a breath of fresh air after years of party/truck/everything is amazing because nothing matters of bro-country.
I will say that he's really all I want from country music - male vulnerability, a vivid description of a certain lifestyle, that low-tenor voice that stretches up into tension-filled emotionality, strong melody, simple but rich instrumentation, and such classic verse-chorus-verse-bridge-chorus song construction. And then every once in a while you'll get something like Beautiful-Crazy, which is as perfect of a song as you can imagine.
That Rachael Ray comparison is so accurate, and I would’ve never thought of it 😂😂
Everything you said here was right on point. It all makes sense. You can jam to everyone of his songs because each one has that factor that really draws you in deeper. Unlike other artists, I keep Luke’s songs on shuffle almost everyday and I’ve never gotten tired of them
Luke Combs has truly deserved everything good that has come his way thus far!! Great person and great talent!
Love this analysis and your videos. It's refreshing to have what seems to be an authentic artist singing good songs. I sure hope there is a resurgence of country artists going back to more neotraditional sounds. Country music is built on relatable men and women playing real instruments singing about things we all can identify with. As you say, it all begins with quality songs and so far Luke has got them. Keep up the good work Grady!
Dont forget he was on upchurchS album as well ("can I get an outlaw") Ryan upchurch
Oh buddy what you don’t know upchurch look him up and at it look up @upchurch my own lane it will tell you all about Luke combs bitch was basically he sang a song w upchurch called can I get a outlaw and he was talking all about how country is fake and after his fake ass signed a contract to be fake he blew up and he had his name taken off that album by upchurch because he didn’t want to be racist and upchurch made my own lane. So he is a sell out lil bitch who signed a contract to be fake I know a lot and upchurch ain’t a sell out so he prolly won’t go on the air but this pussy it drives me crazy to see a guy singing about being fake then he turns around and is fake I hate that fat mother fucker Okay I think my point is made well just know fuck Lil pussy combs and if u think I’m lien look it up. Good night DEERHUNTERCOPE
Cade Ingram dude take your whiny little bitch ass and shit the fuck up if you fucking like Luke combs then why are you here pussy
The drumming on his songs and the arrangement is impeccable. that's what I love the most. his voice just fits in so well
I learned about Luke through up churches “outlaw” from back in the day, liked him ever since
I am from Argentina and I discovered Luke Combs searching for country on Internet, since I discovered him I've never stopped to hearing his music, also i've shared his music with some people round here and they just love his music although the country music is no so popular here.
Did anyone hear him with Ryan Upchurch? Can I get an outlaw.
Wingnut 429 that’s the first place I had ever heard Luke Combs, which predated his songs playing on the radio
amen
Pretty sure theres a correlation between Luke combs' success and him and upchurch doing that song. Upchurch pointed out a while ago that he wasn't mad about it or didnt really care but luke combs' videos spiked in views after that song
Yes that’s a great song!!
@@kramer7224 The problem was Luke signed with Sony who later found out about the video and forced Upchurch to take Luke Comb's name off it.
Hello, I've been listening to county since I was born. I've never really appreciated how country makes me feel until a saw this video. I've been with several people since the beginning of their career (Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Chris lane, etc.) Both my mom and I bought Hurricane, She got the best of me, when it rains it pours, and then with apple music, his whole new album. I've always really like both Luke cobs and Thomas Rhett because of the fact that they are naturally talented at what they do, they love doing it, and I can relate to them. You got on point why I like luke combs with this one video. With Thomas Rhett, I feel like I like him because of his wholesomeness ( is that a word) and the fact that he is good at what he does and enjoys doing it. you mentioned Kane brown in the video and I have also been with him from the beginning. My mom has a playlist with mostly these three people on it. we just love country with our heart and soul!! I apologize for not bringing up several good artists and I feel that all country singers are good at what they do, and 100% enjoy doing it. it's just getting late and I don't want to go into detail. Have a wonderful day/night to whoever is reading this bc you made it to the end!!!
The first time “I have the tweets to prove it” was used to make a credible argument.
I love that you provide insightful and fresh commentary on country music. It's something sorely missing from the genre (which itself is pretty underrated these days). Keep it up!
People like Luke because he’s REAL country. He’s not some over produced pretty boy that we’ve been spoon fed. He started with a guitar and cell phone videos. He could be your buddy from high school.
The reason I love like is mainly his song writing. Every single song he has written has been a top favorite of mine. Every single one! Even his unreleased songs that are only live versions on RUclips, I will listen to them over and over. His voice is amazing too. I just love him
I just hope he doesn’t change. Eric Church was my guy for a long time, but I haven’t cared for is recent songs until the desperate man song. Keep it real Luke.
He brings me back home to North Carolina. He is funny and has an amazing voice that’s easy to sing along to.
You need to listen to Turnpike Troubadours, Tyler Childers, or Sturgill Simpson.
Sailor’s guide to earth is amazing
@countrygirl countrymusicloverAre you ok? Did Sturgill make your mom leave your dad or something?
@countrygirl countrymusiclover Geez. He really is pretty good. watch your language dude.
Turnpike need to put their singer in rehab before they can truly move forward
Gus Johnson damn this chick is psycho bruh
Very accurate, youre totally right about the songwriting piece. Dude just got invited to join the Opry, so I think his career is pretty set. Really excited to see what he does next.
Thanks Upchurch
Reinforcement ! Man nobody’s giving him credit, Church had his back when he was still singing in Walmarts
I looked through the comments for this one thank you!
I feel for the Church man on this one. The only reason I'm not all for Luke Combs is the nonsense from when he was working with Church.
But as long as Luke makes good music I'll enjoy it. I'd like him to reunite with UpChurch though on another badass song.
@@dootdeedootdeedoo Agreed!
Thanks
when I heard "She Got The Best Of Me" i was in the local dollar store and I related it to a girlfriend that passed away...you can't get much more relatable than that. The next one I heard was beer never broke my heart. loved that too in a different way but the mediator was Donny Cowboy parked out by the lake...approximately the same chord progression as she got the best of me
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please do a video on Morgan Wallen. his music is really really good
Yes! Him and Luke are my favorites. Too bad their tour didn't come to NC.
Truth! When he did his song with Florida Georgia Line I thought he was just another bro country douche. But once I gave him a chance I realized how good he really is. Big fan of Morgan's.
@@beardedbubba7628 I met Morgan before he got big on Up Down. Great guy too.
@@beardedbubba7628 that song would have been 100x better without FGL
His songs are literally more reliable than talking to anyone else in the world, he makes it feel like he wrote it just for you and it makes you want to listen to it all of the time
I heard When It Rains It Pours in a sushi restaurant in Italy a few weeks ago. Not what I expected :')
I went to a concert of his here in Hawaii in 2017 & he just seems so down to earth & I love his take on country, seeing him live really made fall more in love with his voice !
No mention of “can I get an outlaw” that’s what really helped him Take off
You hit the nail on the head! I love Luke for all the reasons you listed and I'm 82 years old!!
0:38 look at the sticker on his guitar “biscuits n p*rn”
I'm 16 and can't get enough of luke combs. Every night I throw a dip in and relax and listen to his songs. I work a 45 hour week in the summer and this just helps me relax because his songs have a relatable aspect to them. I can't express how important country music is to me, but all I can say is I don't know what I would do without it.
Who else is singing the song while he's playing it
Being a kid from western North Carolina, Luke combs in his songs just perfectly describe how life is for a teenage kid, just having fun and living life, this is why I love him so much. So yes Relatable is the right word, more relatable than any other country singer I’ve ever heard
I don’t think he mentioned his collab with upchurch.
jim bob I don’t think many people know about that sadly
he turned his back on church bro
Upchurch had little to no affect tbh
Maybe he was scared of legal action if he mentioned it
Just like church got threatened
the legal people that confront church was combs peoples he got his fame didnt care about who he shit on to get there point blank plain and simple
Luke Combs is awesome. He is a refresher. I was getting tired off all this country pop. He is what I remember country being. His music is about life and it is relatable. Luke you saved country music. I enjoy your music. Keep up the great work. I enjoy his country music
I’ve seen luke combs open for Jason Aldean he puts on a great show life he’s definitely up and coming
Every time I hear his songs I think to myself “I swear I remember this from when I was younger” that’s how you know he’s connecting with people
He first got some fam from upchurch and him in the song outlaw
Then threaten to sue upchurch......dudes a bitch
Don't forget about "Sheriff If You Want To"
A great song...I have it playing on my MP3 player often!!!
Except Upchurch is trash.
@@Arthur-cm5pi bahahaha you spelt luke combs wrong.
@@coltonstephenson8938 upchurch is shit
Yes! I started listening to him back in 2015 and "she got the best of me" has been one of my top favorites for a long time! I'm actually excited to see other people enjoy listening to his music too!🙆
Comparing him to Garth huh? As a die hard Garth fan, I full-heartedly agree! I don’t know why I haven’t dove further into Luke Combs’ stuff but now I will
Seen Luke 4 times live, enjoyed every show, crowds singing his songs is awesome when your there, fan for life!
So much hate towards Luke Bryan. Tailgate Blues, Buzzkill and Someone Else Calling You Baby to name a couple are brilliant Country songs. He is a talent.
Aaron Salmon he’s got some amazing music that never get the recognition they deserve because it’s “cool” to judge somebody without actually doing research anymore these days. The Car in Front of Me and Tackle Box are absolutely beautiful and those are just two of many others.
He's a true hell raising hillbilly.
The more they drink the better he sounds...great for the country taverns.
But evan he would question how he won over Keith?? Thats funny there 😄 is nooo
Competition . Seriously . What s the deal?
As a kid who grew up with 80s and 90s country but left it behind during my teens and 20s it's been great hearing the likes of Luke Combs and Midland over the last few years. Reminds me why I loved country as a kid and got me back on board. Authentic sounds, relatable characters and overall REAL.
Thank you for doing this 👏👏👏
You forgot to mention...
"It's got the biggest sky you've ever seen, the coldest beer you'd ever drink
But I still feel like I landed on the moon
'Cause it ain't got you
Houston, we got a problem" #KeepinitCountry
Love, from India.. 😘😘
I gave up country music years ago. I wouldn’t even say I enjoy country music today, but Luke Combs is by far my favorite artist across all music in 2019! The guy has a voice unique as Garth Brooks IMO, and 100% is so RELATABLE. Thanks for the awesome review! Liked and Subscribed!
NBA is rigged just wanted to point that out great video btw
No one cares...
Knicks fans punching the air right now lmao
BK Cavs fan actually 👍🏻
That’s why the Pelicans and my Grizzlies got 1 and 2 over NY...
Owen Herndon y’all have had your shots and number one picks give it a break. Kyrie, Lebron, Wiggins, and lol Anthony Bennet.
I had never heard of him before beside maybe one song and then I saw him live in Houston and I’ve been listening ever since.
I love how Grady prepared this video for the algorithm 😂 very smart and I loved it
Been binging your videos lately and just wanted to say that I think that they're really entertaining. Keep em rollin
You forgot about Ryan upchurch made Luke combs blow up with "outlaw" and then sony Luke combs label told upchurch that they would sue him if he didn't remove Luke's name from outlaw because sony didn't want that to be luke combs image.
Fuck yea dog
labels hate upchurch