NASHVILLE – Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and Columbia Nashville artist Luke Combs will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:30 p.m., the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced today.
“Luke Combs has made an undeniable impact on country music, capturing the hearts of fans around the world with his powerful voice, heartfelt songwriting, and genuine authenticity,” said Doug Kreulen, Chairman of Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “His journey from playing small venues to selling out stadiums is a testament to his talent, dedication and deep connection to music lovers, making him a perfect addition to the Music City Walk of Fame.”
Combs is a multi-platinum, award-winning artist who recently became the first country artist to have two songs reach a billion streams on Spotify. He is a Grand Ole Opry member and 11-time CMA, four-time ACM and six-time Billboard Music Award-winner.
Members of the public are invited to view the ceremony. The special induction ceremony for Combs is being held after a scheduling conflict delayed his induction last fall. Media must be credentialed prior to the event (please see credential information below).
The ceremony will recognize the 109th star on the Music City Walk of Fame. Inductees are recognized for their significant work of preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song.
The Music City Walk of Fame was created in 2006 on Nashville’s Music Mile, a roughly one- mile stretch that connects downtown to Music Row. Permanent sidewalk medallions with the names of inductees are displayed in a star design.
The Music City Walk of Fame is an official project of Music City Inc., the charitable foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and is produced with the support of founding sponsor Gibson. Additional sponsors include Metro Nashville International Airport (BNA), the City of Nashville, Metro Parks and Recreation, Nashville Downtown Partnership and Hilton Nashville Downtown. Nominations are open to the public and are accepted in the categories of Artist, Musician, Songwriter and Producer/Music Industry Executive. Application forms are reviewed by the Music City Walk of Fame anonymous selection committee. For more information about the Music City Walk of Fame, go to visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame.
MEDIA: Please RSVP to bonna@visitmusiccity.com by Tuesday, March 18 at noon to apply for credentials. Credentials will be available for pickup starting at 11:30 a.m. on event day, Thursday, March 20. Please note there is a new location for media check-in in the valet lane of the Hilton Nashville Downtown on Fourth Avenue North.
Luke Combs
Country superstar and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs is a multi-platinum, award-winning artist. In the midst of yet another triumphant year, Combs recently became the first country artist to have two songs reach a billion streams on Spotify, as well as the first with three singles certified RIAA Diamond. Furthermore, Combs’ GRAMMY-nominated single, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” reached No. 1 at country radio, leading Combs to spend 53 cumulative weeks atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart throughout his career. These achievements follow Combs’ latest album, Fathers & Sons, which reflects on his own experiences as a dad and the unique bond between parents and their children. Released to critical acclaim, NPR Music praises, “he’s going beyond the country realm now and really has become a pop star, a global popstar,” while The Wall Street Journal declares, “filled with unexpected warmth and vulnerability…a perfect match for Mr. Combs’s warm and engaging style.” A Grand Ole Opry member and 11-time CMA, four-time ACM and six-time Billboard Music Award-winner, Combs is also featured on Post Malone’s recent album, F-1 Trillion, is the subject of a major exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open Category 10, a multi-level entertainment complex in downtown Nashville. Known for his electric live shows, Combs will perform select dates this year including headline slots at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, New Orleans’ JazzFest and Boston Calling. Combs also performed an unforgettable duet of “Fast Car” with Tracy Chapman at last year’s GRAMMY Awards and joined forces with Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor to headline “Concert for Carolina,” a special benefit show at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, which raised over $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. lukecombs.com
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City
The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC’s website at www.visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.
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