Episode

Luke Combs Interview! On Politics in Country Music, Body Image & Following Up ‘Fast Car’

Podcast: Popcast
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 4560
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Summary

The country superstar Luke Combs sits down with Joe and Jon ahead of the release of his sixth album, “The Way I Am.” Combs opens up about his journey to Nashville success (including “healthy competition” with Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan) and his mission to make huge hits again after spending the past couple years away from the spotlight.