Luke Combs is kicking off a new musical chapter with his rowdy new single, "Back In The Saddle." The song is from his next album, with the video featuring NASCAR racers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty.
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"The thing that made me want to make 'Back In The Saddle' the lead single for my next record is, I think, that's kind of what this song's about," Combs explains to Audacy. "It's about being in the studio. Just getting back in the swing of things, letting people know that you've got new music coming out.
"I'm excited about being around and being on tour," he adds, "and being in the studio and writing songs. Just being around, and I'm excited for people to check it out."
Combs is taking a lot of time off this year, with plans to release an album and tour in 2026.
Luke Combs Has Big Plans For The Future Of Country Music
Combs has big plans for country music's future. After the success of "Fast Car," Combs now feels emboldened to continue to expand the genre of country music far beyond its current reach.
"I'm passionate about country music and have a deep knowledge of its inner workings," Combs tells USA Today. "But I'm also someone who ran as far away from country music as I could. And hated it, for a decade, when I was 10 or 11 years old. I eventually rediscovered my love for country music and feel like, though the genre might not be for everyone, some parts of the genre could be for anyone."
Combs has already been blurring genres in his shows, thanks to his talented band members.
"My band is so much more talented than I am with instruments in their hands," Combs boasts. "They'll go from country to playing Vanessa Carlton or Train. Then play a bass solo over the White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army.' The kids know ball. We're not taking glitz, glamour, fame, flash, fire, and smoke to these crowds. I will still get up there with my band, songs, and talent, then give them the best live show possible that will earn their respect."
