Luke Combs Set For Music City Walk Of Fame Induction After Postponed Ceremony

Luke Combs will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 20, and receive the 109th star on the iconic walkway. According to today’s announcement from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, the special event will take place at 12:30 p.m. and will be open for members of the public to view.

The country music superstar was initially scheduled to be inducted last fall but ended up having to miss the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts. He was set to be celebrated alongside last year’s induction class, which included the late, legendary “tropical troubadour” Jimmy Buffett, the iconic gospel quartet The Fairfield Four, hospitality leader Colin Reed of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Grand Ole Opry announcer and WSM host, Bill Cody. These figures earned the 105th, 106th, 107th, and 108th stars on the Music City Walk of Fame in 2024.

“My apologies everyone, with our stadium event for hurricane relief happening in Charlotte this weekend my schedule has changed. I won’t be attending the Walk of Fame ceremony later this month. Stay tuned for a later date,” Combs wrote at the time about his absence.   

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In a few weeks, the two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year will finally get the chance to commemorate this high honor in Nashville on the rescheduled date. With this distinction, Luke Combs will be recognized for his exceptional efforts in preserving Nashville’s musical heritage and for the significant contributions he has made to the world through his music.

“Luke Combs has made an undeniable impact on country music, capturing the hearts of fans around the world with his powerful voice, heartfelt songwriting, and genuine authenticity,” said Doug Kreulen, Chairman of Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “His journey from playing small venues to selling out stadiums is a testament to his talent, dedication and deep connection to music lovers, making him a perfect addition to the Music City Walk of Fame.”

Combs is a multi-platinum, award-winning artist who recently made history as the first country artist to have two songs reach a billion streams on Spotify. His long list of accolades also includes being a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as an 11-time CMA, four-time ACM and six-time Billboard Music Award-winner.

The Initial Announcement Was Made On Stage

The news of Combs’ Music City Walk of Fame induction was announced on Saturday, October 12, in the midst of his headlining set at the inaugural Luke Combs Bootleggers Bonfire, a three-day music and beach festival in Miramar Beach, FL. His longtime manager, Chris Kappy, unexpectedly appeared on stage and invited both Combs and the massive crowd to watch the video on the screen behind them. The footage highlighted moments from past ceremony’s and displayed a message that read, “Congratulations Luke on your upcoming induction into the Music City Walk of Fame.”

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Combs’ response was nothing but humble and full of gratitude.

“I would have never expected anything like that, I’m not even certain that I deserve something like that,” he began. “I wouldn’t have it without you guys, I wouldn’t have it without my family in my team and everybody that works so hard and dedicates parts of their lives to make my awesome. So I just want to thank my whole team, my wife, my kids, Kappy, everybody that’s here. You know who you are. But thank you guys man, so much,” he added. 

“Luke’s stellar career, marked by chart-topping hits and a deep connection to his fans, has made him one of country music’s brightest stars and the perfect addition to this prestigious group of honorees,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “It was a special moment for Luke to hear about his induction into the Music City Walk of Fame alongside hundreds of his dedicated fans, and we hope many of them will travel to Nashville to celebrate with him in person at the ceremony.”

Established in 2006, the Music City Walk of Fame stretches along Nashville’s Music Mile, an approximate one-mile span linking downtown to Music Row. The sidewalk features permanent medallions with the names of each of the inductees displayed in a star design.