Luke Combs Suddenly Pulls Out of Madden Bowl Just One Day Before the Event
“Family always comes first,” he said.
Photo Courtesy of Luke Combs
In a sudden move, Luke Combs has unexpectedly pulled out of the EA SPORTS™ Presents Madden Bowl, scheduled to take place on February 6 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, just one day before the big event.
Combs, who was slated to headline the star-studded lineup, will now be replaced by Zach Bryan, stepping in to take over the headlining spot alongside Teddy Swims, Stephen Wilson Jr., Gavin Adcock, and LaRussell.
EA Sports confirmed the change, citing a personal reason for Combs’ cancellation: “Luke has to hold it down at home with a new one on the way. All love for Luke and his family.”
Combs himself shared a brief statement with fans, promising that family comes before anything else in his life. “So sorry to miss y’all at Madden Bowl, but family always comes first. Have a great time.”
Luke Combs and his wife Nicole are expecting their third child any time now. The couple made the announcement on Instagram in late September in a sweet post that showcased their two sons, Tex Lawrence and Beau Lee. At the time, they revealed the baby was expected to arrive “this winter.”
Luke and Nicole opted to leave the baby’s gender a surprise and promised they would be happy with “any and all lil nuggets.”
As a longtime football fan, Combs previously shared his excitement to perform at the event.
“Panthers football has been a staple in my life since I was a kid, so playing Madden has been something I’ve always done – still do to this day on tour,” Combs previously stated. “Getting the invite from EA SPORTS to be a part of the Madden Bowl at the biggest football game in the world – the Super Bowl, was a no-brainer. I can’t wait and I’m still holding out hope my Panthers will be there too.”
The Madden Bowl, which blends high-energy live music with the excitement of football, promises to be a can’t-miss celebration of fans, music, and the sport, even with the last-minute lineup change.
Starting at 7:00 PM PST, fans can tune in to EA SPORTS’ social channels to catch every A-list star and athlete arrival, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes access from the EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl Blue Carpet, hosted by Jameis Winston and Kay Adams. Twitch streamer Sketch will livestream from the carpet, featuring athletes going head-to-head in a one-play Madden NFL 26 showdown. Meanwhile, the I AM ATHLETE podcast will be on-site, providing additional content and a unique perspective that brings fans closer to all the action.
The event is one of many exciting events leading into Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots. All the excitement will unfold throughout Super Bowl LX, airing Sunday, February 8 at 6:30pm ET on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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