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9 Less-Known Nicole Hocking Facts You Might Want to Know

Nicole Hocking Facts
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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.

Nicole Hocking, or Nicole Combs, as she is more commonly known these days, is a famous American Instagram personality, celebrity spouse, and social media influencer. She works as a recruiting coordinator at Broadcast Music Inc (BMI). 

Her hubby, Luke Combs, is a celebrated American country music songwriter and singer. Luke is famous for his “This One’s for You” album, which also earned him two Grammy Award nominations. 

RELATED: Inside the Fairytale Love Story of Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking

Despite what most people think, Nicole already had a lot going for her before she tangled with her famous hubby. On that note, here are some less-known facts about Nicole that you’ll find interesting.

1. How Old is She?

The beautiful blonde was born Nicole Hocking on July 22, 1992, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was brought up in Florida but eventually moved to Nashville. As of July 22, 2022, Nicole is 30 years old. 

2. She Enrolled Herself and Finished University

After graduating from high school, Nicole enrolled herself at Florida Gulf Coast University. There, she graduated with a degree in the field of Civil Engineering. 

3. She Worked at Bars During Her College Days

During her college days, Nicole did managerial work at local bars in Florida. When she moved to Nashville after graduating from university, she looked for work and landed one in BMI. 

4. Wait, Luke Owes His Success to Her? 

When Nicole met Luke, he was a nameless man. However, Nicole helped Luke kickstart his career by introducing him to some of the successful stars BMI was managing. Of course, Luke never hesitates to show people his gratitude for having Nicole in his life. 

5. How Much is She Worth Now?

Nicole Combs makes decent money with her online social influencer career alone. As of 2022, her net worth got valued at around $2-3 Million. In addition to her online career, she also has her fashion clothing line as another source of income. Meanwhile, Luke’s net worth is roughly around $6-7 Million. 

6. She Has Her Own Fashion Clothing Brand

Another of the lesser-known Nicole Hocking facts is her owning a fashion clothing brand called LCxNicole. She runs her collection in collaboration with her husband, Luke Combs. 

7. When Did Her Online Career Start?

Nicole started posting online content in December 2011 on Instagram. As of 2022, she has almost a million followers on her Instagram account.  

8. She Has Appeared in Luke’s Music Videos 

Nicole has made several appearances in Luke’s music videos throughout the years. The most obvious one would be her appearance in his 2020 video for “Lovin’ on You.”

9. She Adopted a Pet Dog

Nicole Hocking is, in fact, a “Pawrent.” She and Luke recently went to a local Tennessee animal rescue center, where they decided to adopt a little black dog. They named the dog “Jojo,” and it didn’t take long for the rescued pup to settle in his new home.   

There you have it; these are nine less-known Nicole Hocking facts that you might be interested to hear. She’s living a colorful and happy life with her hubby, and it’s always inspiring to see couples like them.

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