Luke Combs

The person was inspired to pursue a music career from a young age and dropped out of college to do so. They released their first album in 2014. They always loved singing and started at a young age because their father played music. They faced challenges with anxiety and OCD in middle school. They are an only child but have two sons of their own. Balancing their personal life and music career is difficult as they are gone three days a week but prioritize their family. What inspired you to pursue a career in music? I began performing as a child and have always had a passion for singing. I dropped out of college to pursue a career in music. I moved to Nashville then released my first album The Race She Rides in 2014. What made you want to become a singer? As soon as I could talk I was singing. My father used to always put music on and I would sing along to the songs. I didn't think I was very good at singing when I was younger but my parents seemed to love it. What challenges have you faced? I first experienced anxiety in middle school. I had a form of obsessive compulsive order known as purely obsessional OCD where people repeat mental rituals to cope with stress. Do you have any siblings? No, I'm an only child but I have two sons of my own. How do you balance your personal life and your music career? I'm gone three days a week but I want my family to know that they are my number one priority. It's very exciting to go to different countries to sing about life back home but I dread having to leave my kids and wife.