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Luke Combs Receives His Star on the Music City Walk of Fame and Still Can’t Believe It

Luke Combs stands over his Music City Walk of Fame star in disbelief, honored and humbled by the city that made his country dreams real.
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

“Wow, that’s unbelievable. That is really unbelievable.”

That’s what Luke Combs whispered to himself as he stood over his brand-new star on the Music City Walk of Fame, hands on his hips, just shaking his head. At that moment—quiet, unscripted, and entirely real—you could see exactly why this honor mattered. Not because he needed it but because he never expected it.

Just a kid from North Carolina who came to Nashville with a voice, a dream, and zero demands. And now, right there across from the Country Music Hall of Fame, his name is etched into the city he calls home.

A Star for a Humble Giant

On March 20, 2025, Luke Combs became the 109th artist inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. It’s a place reserved for those who have shaped Nashville’s musical legacy and left a permanent mark on the city’s sound, spirit, and story. For Combs, it’s another incredible milestone in a career that’s gone far beyond anything he ever imagined.

The ceremony at Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville drew a crowd of fans, family, and industry figures. But Combs, in true form, wasn’t focused on the spotlight. He thanked the fans first, then his wife, his parents, his team, and his longtime manager, Chris Kappy. He talked about starting out with no expectations—just a love of singing and a hope to maybe break even.

“When I came to Nashville, there was never any expectation of, I need to be a superstar or I need to play stadiums. It was just, I want to be happy,” he told the crowd. “I’m so happy living the life that I get to live now and living it with the people I get to live it with.”

While the star marks a major career honor, Combs’ humility hasn’t budged. Even with three RIAA Diamond-certified singles, multiple CMA and ACM awards, and more than a billion streams under his belt, he still sees himself as the guy who just wanted to write good songs and maybe pay the bills.

How It Compares to the Hollywood Walk of Fame

So, how does the Music City Walk of Fame stack up against its more famous cousin in Los Angeles?

The Hollywood Walk of Fame honors artists across film, television, music, and theater, and its stars are embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard. It’s a global tourist attraction backed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

The Music City Walk of Fame, on the other hand, is all about Nashville. Established in 2006, it honors musicians, songwriters, and industry figures who have significantly influenced the city’s identity as a global music capital. It’s run by Music City Inc., the charitable arm of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

Earlier this month, Trisha Yearwood received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining a circle of country legends who’ve left their mark well beyond Music Row. While Trisha’s star reflects country music’s reach into mainstream pop culture, Luke’s star honors the deep roots he’s planted right here in Nashville.

If Hollywood is about pop culture, Music City is about soul. The stars in Nashville don’t just mark fame—they mark roots, legacy, and community.

And for Combs, there may be no better fit. He’s not just a country star—a Nashville-made success story. A guy who shows up gives back and lets the music speak for itself.

He didn’t get into this business for plaques or ceremonies. He just wanted to sing his songs, make a living, and maybe, if he was lucky, pay rent doing it.

Now he’s got Diamond singles, a global fanbase, and a permanent place in Music City’s most sacred sidewalk. But none of that’s changed the guy who still thanks his fans first, tears up talking about his wife and parents, and means it when he says, “I never thought I’d see this.”

Luke Combs didn’t just earn a star in Nashville. He earned it by being exactly who he was the whole way here.

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