Luke Combs has a forever fan in his wife, Nicole Combs (née Hocking) — and it’s been documented in the country artist’s songs.
The “Beer Never Broke My Heart” crooner and Nicole became friends through their mutual acquaintances shortly after she moved to Nashville in 2014. Two years later, the relationship changed when the pair ran into each other at a songwriters’ festival in Florida.
“I didn’t have anything going on when we met,” Luke recalled during a March 2020 joint appearance on the “Couple Things With Shawn Johnson and Andrew East” podcast. “I didn’t have a record deal or a publishing deal or anything.”
Nicole, who was working for BMI at the event, remembered making the first move.
“I was leaving a songwriters’ round and he was walking up late to it, and I was just like, ‘Hey, come hang out with us, why are you by yourself?’” she explained.
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Nicole has since been the inspiration behind many of Luke’s tracks, including “Better Together” and “Nothing Like You.”
Two yearsafter their August 2020 nuptials, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. Their son, Tex, arrived in June 2022, just in time for Father’s Day. Their family continued to grow in August 2023 with the birth of their second child, Beau.
Scroll down to relive Luke and Nicole Combs sweetest relationship moments:
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Luke Combs and Wife Nicole Combs' Love Story: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Luke Combs has a forever fan in his wife, Nicole Combs (née Hocking) — and it’s been documented in the country artist’s songs.The “Beer Never Broke My Heart” crooner and Nicole became friends through their mutual acquaintances shortly after she moved to Nashville in 2014. Two years later, the relationship changed when the pair ran into each other at a songwriters’ festival in Florida.“I didn’t have anything going on when we met,” Luke recalled during a March 2020 joint appearance on the “Couple Things With Shawn Johnson and Andrew East” podcast. “I didn’t have a record deal or a publishing deal or anything.”Nicole, who was working for BMI at the event, remembered making the first move.“I was leaving a songwriters’ round and he was walking up late to it, and I was just like, ‘Hey, come hang out with us, why are you by yourself?’” she explained.Nicole has since been the inspiration behind many of Luke’s tracks, including “Better Together” and “Nothing Like You.”Two yearsafter their August 2020 nuptials, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. Their son, Tex, arrived in June 2022, just in time for Father’s Day. Their family continued to grow in August 2023 with the birth of their second child, Beau.Scroll down to relive Luke and Nicole Combs sweetest relationship moments:
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Luke Combs and Wife Nicole Combs' Love Story: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Luke Combs has a forever fan in his wife, Nicole Combs (née Hocking) — and it’s been documented in the country artist’s songs.The “Beer Never Broke My Heart” crooner and Nicole became friends through their mutual acquaintances shortly after she moved to Nashville in 2014. Two years later, the relationship changed when the pair ran into each other at a songwriters’ festival in Florida.“I didn’t have anything going on when we met,” Luke recalled during a March 2020 joint appearance on the “Couple Things With Shawn Johnson and Andrew East” podcast. “I didn’t have a record deal or a publishing deal or anything.”Nicole, who was working for BMI at the event, remembered making the first move.“I was leaving a songwriters’ round and he was walking up late to it, and I was just like, ‘Hey, come hang out with us, why are you by yourself?’” she explained.Nicole has since been the inspiration behind many of Luke’s tracks, including “Better Together” and “Nothing Like You.”Two yearsafter their August 2020 nuptials, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. Their son, Tex, arrived in June 2022, just in time for Father’s Day. Their family continued to grow in August 2023 with the birth of their second child, Beau.Scroll down to relive Luke and Nicole Combs sweetest relationship moments:
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September 2016
The twosome began dating after crossing paths at a songwriters’ event in Florida after initially meeting through mutual friends.
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March 2017
Nicole shared the first look at her romance with Luke via Instagram.
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November 2017
The pair celebrated Thanksgiving in Luke’s home state of North Carolina.
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November 2018
The “Doin’ This” crooner proposed while on vacation.
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March 2019
The duo jetted off to Australia.
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September 2019
The lovebirds celebrated their anniversary in Colorado.
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December 2019
The couple kicked off the holidays in Tennessee.
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February 2020
“Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life @nicohocking. These pictures remind me of you in so many ways, your natural beauty, your radiant smile, your fun-loving personality, your sense of humor, and how much you love animals just to name a few,” the country artist wrote via Instagram. “I just wanted the world to get a little peek of all the amazing sides of you I get to see every day. Thank you for loving me, I don’t know how you do it, but I’m glad you do. I love you SO. MUCH.”
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March 2020
“It’s been a wild month babe, but I know you’re making the best of being thirty, flirty, and thriving,” Nicole gushed via Instagram in honor of Luke turning 30.
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August 2020
The duo tied the knot on August 1 in Florida.
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August 2020
“They ain’t the biggest fish in the world, hell they ain’t even keepers, but they’re the first fish me and my WIFE caught on OUR boat,” Luke wrote via social media. “Helluva day babe. I love you.”
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April 2021
The North Carolina native released the music video for “Forever After All,” which gave fans a glimpse at his and Nicole’s wedding.
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November 2021
Luke’s wife was by his side when he won his first CMA Award Entertainer of the Year title.
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January 2022
“Here we go y’all! Lil dude Combs is coming this Spring,” the “One Number Away” singer wrote via Instagram, confirming that Nicole was pregnant with their first child. “Couldn’t be more excited to start a family with this babe.”
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June 2022
The pair’s son, Tex Lawrence Combs, arrived on June 19. “Me and @nicolejcombs are over the moon in love with this little guy. Mama and baby are healthy and we’re back home now with family,” Luke wrote via Instagram at the time. “Life is good. Everyone welcome Tex Lawrence Combs to the world!”
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August 2022
“Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I got to marry this angel,” the “When It Rains It Pours” musician wrote via Instagram in honor of their wedding anniversary. “@nicolejcombs you make every day of my life better than the one before. I love you so much and I can’t wait for all the good times still to come with you and our little family.”
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November 2022
The married couple were all smiles on the 2022 CMA Awards red carpet hours before Luke took home his second Entertainer of the Year trophy.
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January 2023
The duo teamed up for the Luke Combs x Nicole Winter Collection as part of the musician’s merchandise shop.
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February 2023
The twosome hit the Grammys red carpet in celebration of Luke’s three nominations for Best Country Album (Growin’ Up), Best Country Song (“Doin’ This”) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Outrunnin’ Your Memory” with Miranda Lambert).
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March 2023
The two announced via Instagram that they were expecting baby No. 2.
"Joining the 2 under 2 club! Baby boy #2 coming this September!!” Luke captioned a series of images that featured him and Nicole with their son, Tex. The toddler rocked a "Big Brother' onesie in the post, which was accompanied by a tease of the country singer's upcoming album, Gettin' Old.
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August 2023
“8.15.2023 - Beau Lee Combs. Welcome to the world,” Nicole captioned an Instagram post announcing the birth of the couple’s second child. “We couldn’t love you more.”
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