Luke Combs, one of country music’s most beloved current entertainers, has transformed himself from a simple suburban kid from Huntersville, North Carolina, into a three-time Grammy-nominated artist who consistently sells out his tours. From major hits such as “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” and “Hurricane” to his angelic rendition of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” Combs has proven the depth of his talent that keeps fans wanting more.
Well, the wait is officially over. Two years removed from his last studio album, Fathers & Sons, Combs will release a 22-track record just in time for spring.
Before Luke Combs’ drops his sixth studio album, The Way I Am, let’s explore the tracklist, release date, and history of the project.
When is ‘The Way I Am’ coming out?
Luke Combs’ upcoming album The Way I Am is releasing on Friday, March 20.
‘The Way I Am’ Tracklist
- Back in the Saddle
- My Kinda Saturday Night
- Days Like These
- 15 Minutes
- Alcohol of Fame
- Daytona 499
- The Way I Am
- Wish Upon a Whiskey
- Soon As I Get Home
- Rethink Some Things
- Giving Her Away
- Seeing Someone
- Sleepless in a Hotel Room
- I Ain’t No Cowboy
- Ever Mine (feat. Alison Krauss)
- Can’t Tell Me I’m Wrong
- Miss You Here
- Tell ‘Em About Tonight
- Be By You
- The Me Part of You
- Rich Man
- A Man Was Born
Background on ‘The Way I Am’
Combs did what is popular in the music industry to pique interest in an upcoming album: drop a single. However, he took it a step further by releasing not just one single, but a handful of hits and visuals to go along with them. Specifically, a music video to accompany the single “I Ain’t No Cowboy,” while also gifting fans an intimate look into a studio recording session.
Consider fans’ interest piqued.
Luke Combs recently joined The Zach Sang Show on YouTube to share a glimpse into his creative process, as well as the sentiment surrounding the album. Combs spoke on how his last album, Fathers & Sons, wasn’t intended to take off as well as it did, but was more so a passion project and therapeutic release tied to his journey through fatherhood. Therefore, his newest album, The Way I Am, is technically five years in the making. Combs explained the contrast between the two projects: how Fathers & Sons was more of an immediate response to his current state and experiences in life, whereas The Way I Am is positioned as a more intentional, fully realized studio project.
For example, another single released off the album — “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” — dates back over five years. Combs explained that the song came together roughly a month before COVID-19 shut down the world. The country star was staying in a hotel in New York the night before an SNL performance and simply couldn’t sleep; he tried to write, read, listen to music, and eventually was inspired by the title “Sleepless in a Hotel Room.” Combs finished the lyrics and keys for the song before February was up, and fast forward to March 2026, the song has found a home on this album.
Luke Combs’ Notable Past Albums
Fathers & Sons – 2024
Gettin’ Old – 2023
Growin’ Up – 2022
What You See Is What You Get – 2019
This One’s For You – 2017
‘The Way I Am’ Album FAQ
When is Luke Combs’ new album, ‘The Way I Am’, coming out?
Luke Combs’ sixth studio album, The Way I am, releases on Friday, March 20.
What time can you begin listening to ‘The Way I Am’?
The Way I Am will officially be out Thursday at 9:00 p.m. PT and at 12:00 a.m. ET on March 20.
How can I listen to ‘The Way I Am’?
Luke Combs’ new album will be available on Spotify and Apple Music, among other streaming platforms.
