Country music star Luke Combs might be performing in packed stadiums every week, but when he’s not on stage, he’s just “Dad” at home. The Fast Car singer recently shared how he and his wife Nicole are doing their best to raise their two young boys, Tex and Beau, in a way that keeps them grounded—even though their dad is a global music superstar.
On a recent episode of the MeatEater podcast, Combs opened up about the one big fear he has as a parent: raising kids in the public eye who may not understand the value of hard work.
Luke Combs Doesn’t Want His Kids to Grow Up Entitled
Luke and Nicole are very aware that their boys are growing up with a life most children don’t have. At just two and one years old, Tex and Beau are already flying in private jets and living with more comforts than many families can imagine. But Luke is worried that kind of life could give them the wrong mindset.
He says, “We don’t want them to be a product of their circumstances in a negative way.” In simple words, he means he doesn’t want his kids to become spoiled or think that they’re better than others just because of who their dad is.
“You see that all the time,” Luke said, talking about how the children of famous people sometimes end up feeling too important or too lazy to work hard. He joked that without proper parenting, his sons could easily think, “Someone will come get my coffee when I’m done.”
Parenting in the Spotlight Isn’t Easy
Luke knows his children are already starting life with privileges many others don’t have. He even mentioned chartering a private plane to Florida for his family. But that doesn’t mean he’s letting his sons grow up without rules or limits.
He tries to keep their home life as normal as possible. “My life is so normal outside of, like, when I’m playing shows,” Luke shared. When he’s not on the road, he’s deeply involved in his kids’ everyday routines.
Luke Is a Hands-On Dad When He’s Home
Although touring might sound glamorous, Luke spends more time at home than most people think. Even when he’s performing in huge stadiums, he’s only gone for about three days each week. That leaves four full days every week for him to be home, just being a dad.
From changing diapers and giving baths to cooking every meal, Luke says he’s all in when it comes to parenting. “That occupies a lot of my time, but that’s what I want,” he said proudly.
Keeping Things Real at Home
Luke and Nicole want to make sure their kids have a childhood that feels as normal as possible—even if the world around them is anything but. They want Tex and Beau to grow up with good values, kindness, and an understanding of the real world.
“I want my kids’ childhood to feel as normal as it can,” Luke explained, “given the very strange circumstances that it will ultimately become.”
By being so open about their parenting approach, Luke and Nicole are showing that even when fame is part of the picture, raising kind, grounded kids is still possible with love, effort, and plenty of diaper changes.