Luke Combs Previews Upcoming Album 'The Way I Am'

Country star says new record is 'just fastballs' to prove 'I still got it'

Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Luke Combs will preview his upcoming sixth studio album 'The Way I Am' on the February 1 edition of NBC's 'Sunday Today'. The conversation was recorded during the January 19 'Sunday Sitdown Live' event at City Winery in Nashville. Combs described the new album as 'just fastballs' to show that he 'still got it', as it's been nearly four years since his last official record release.

Why it matters

Luke Combs is one of the biggest stars in country music, with a string of 20 consecutive #1 hits. His upcoming album 'The Way I Am' will be his first new release in almost four years, so there is significant anticipation and interest from fans and the industry to see if he can maintain his commercial momentum.

The details

Combs' most recent album was 2024's 'Fathers & Sons', which did not produce any radio singles. 'The Way I Am' is set for release on March 20 and currently has two hit songs, 'Days Like These' and 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room'. The album will also feature Combs' 20th consecutive #1 single, 'Back in the Saddle'.

  • Luke Combs will preview 'The Way I Am' on the February 1, 2026 edition of NBC's 'Sunday Today'.
  • The conversation was recorded during the January 19, 2026 'Sunday Sitdown Live' event at City Winery in Nashville.
  • 'The Way I Am' is set for release on March 20, 2026.

The players

Luke Combs

A popular country music singer-songwriter who has achieved significant commercial success, with 20 consecutive #1 hits.

Willie Geist

The host of NBC's 'Sunday Today' program, who interviewed Luke Combs about his upcoming album.

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What they’re saying

“This album is just fastballs, you know, to just kind of be, like, 'I still got it,'”

— Luke Combs

What’s next

Combs' new album 'The Way I Am' is set for release on March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

After nearly four years since his last official album release, country superstar Luke Combs is ready to prove he 'still got it' with his upcoming sixth studio album 'The Way I Am', which he describes as 'just fastballs' to show off his continued hit-making abilities.