Luke Combs just became the first country artist to ever headline Lollapalooza.
Luke Combs, Alex Warren (Credit: Zack Massey, Supplied)
Lollapalooza is going ahead in Chicago this week (31 July-3 August), with big names such as Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii and many others taking to the stage. However, it also marks a big weekend for Luke Combs, who became the first country artist to ever headline the festival.
Combs’ headline set took place on Thursday (31 July), and he made the most of the opportunity to prove himself amongst the stars of the mainstream on one of the biggest festival stages in America.
Performing hits such as When It Rains, It Pours, Houston, We Got A Problem, Where The Wild Things Are, Better Together, and more, he shone brightest during his covers of Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car and when he brought special guest Alex Warren to the stage.
Warren’s 2025 single, Ordinary, has been one of the biggest hits of the year, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and charts in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom for multiple weeks. Warren joined Luke Combs on stage for a stirring performance of the single, as well as the tracks She Got The Best Of Me and Lovin’ On You.
On social media, Warren remarked that Combs is his “favourite artist.” You can see his posts and the performance below.
In June, Countrytown reported that Combs had been named the second highest-selling country artist of all time, second only to the legendary Garth Brooks. And with a new single like Back In The Saddle out now and consistently winning over more fans, Combs will likely reach that #1 spot before we know it.
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In May, Combs discussed why his touring schedule this year looks lighter and contains more festival appearances compared to tours than previous years. The reason is simple: he wants to be a good dad and spend time with his young children.
Combs has scaled back from his usual rigorous touring schedule to focus on his family. “I want to be home with my kids,” he shared in a new interview with People. “I want to see my kids grow up, and I want them to know that they’re important to me.”