Luke Combs Previews New Album with 'I Ain't No Cowboy'

The country star releases a new single ahead of his upcoming album release.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:40pm

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Luke Combs has released a new single called "I Ain't No Cowboy" as he builds anticipation for his forthcoming album "The Way I Am", set to drop this Friday, March 20th. The heartfelt track was co-written by Combs, Cody Johnson, and Jake Mears, and centers on a man wishing he could be the kind of cowboy hero who sweeps a woman off her feet. Combs also shared a studio performance video of the song to accompany the release.

Why it matters

As one of country music's biggest stars, Luke Combs' new music is highly anticipated by his loyal fanbase. "I Ain't No Cowboy" provides a preview of the sound and themes fans can expect on his upcoming album, which features collaborations with bluegrass icon Alison Krauss.

The details

"I Ain't No Cowboy" was written by Combs, Johnson, and Mears. Combs said the idea for the song came together unexpectedly while he and Johnson were touring in Australia. The new single is the latest preview of Combs' upcoming album "The Way I Am", which was produced by Combs, Singleton and Chip Matthews. The album includes previous releases as well as a collaboration with Alison Krauss on a song called "Ever Mine".

  • Luke Combs' new album "The Way I Am" is set for release on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • Combs released the new single "I Ain't No Cowboy" ahead of the album's release.

The players

Luke Combs

A popular country music singer-songwriter known for hits like "Hurricane" and "When It Rains It Pours".

Cody Johnson

A fellow country music artist who co-wrote "I Ain't No Cowboy" with Combs.

Jake Mears

A songwriter who co-wrote "I Ain't No Cowboy" with Combs and Johnson.

Alison Krauss

A bluegrass icon who is featured on a collaboration track called "Ever Mine" on Combs' new album.

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What they’re saying

“We were on tour in Australia with Cody Johnson and had planned to get together while we were there. I had this cowboy idea for a song, and ironically, he'd started writing something really similar that same day. We ended up finding time to write and finished 'I Ain't No Cowboy' with his guitar player Jake Mears, and I even got to play it at one of the shows Down Under. The fans really seemed to love it, so I'm excited they get to hear it a week before the full album comes out.”

— Luke Combs (mybasin.com)

What’s next

In support of the new album, Combs will kick off his massive My Kinda Saturday Night Tour this spring with sold-out stadium shows across the U.S., U.K. and Europe.

The takeaway

Luke Combs continues to build anticipation for his highly anticipated new album "The Way I Am" with the release of the new single "I Ain't No Cowboy", showcasing his ability to blend traditional country sounds with contemporary themes and collaborations.