Luke Combs named top-selling country artist ever, earns CMA nods, and performs new hit at awards show.

In 2025, Luke Combs was recognized by the RIAA as the best-selling country artist of all time, surpassing Garth Brooks, and earned multiple CMA Award nominations, including Entertainer of the Year and Single of the Year for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” Despite his historic success, Combs remains grounded, crediting his fans and maintaining his everyday routines—cooking dinner, grocery shopping, and spending time with family. He continues to work with the same band, crew, and high school friend as assistant, emphasizing that his life hasn’t changed. Combs is set to perform his latest No. 1 hit, “Back in the Saddle,” live at the 59th CMA Awards on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.