There's always that one song. When you hear it, it stirs something inside you. Maybe it's a memory of a friend or a time of joy or sadness. That feeling can be so strong that you begin to lose control of your emotions. And yes, you start to cry.
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Crying during a concert in a moment like that can be embarrassing, especially if you forgot to bring tissues. But imagine if this happened while you were performing the song.
That's what happened when Luke Combs sat down to perform a stripped-down set at the Newport Folk Festival on Saturday, July 26. He focused on the songs from his latest, 'Fathers & Sons.'
Luke Combs Performed a Stripped-Down Set
If you're unfamiliar with the 2024 album by the "Fast Car" singer, it is a love letter written by a father for his two sons, whom he shares with his wife, Nicole Hocking. As any parent will tell you, that kind of love will change your life in ways you never expected.
Fans of Combs know that he loves being a dad, but it can be a struggle to balance being a touring musician with being there for his family. He took a short break this year to spend time at home, focusing on festival appearances and writing a new album.
But as Combs made his way through his Newport Folk Festival set, it was clear he was struggling to get through the song "Whoever You Turn Out To Be."
After singing the line "But you ain't got to change the world to make your daddy proud," he became emotional. He often wiped his tears away with a towel he had on stage.
"Sorry," Combs told the audience. "That got me a little bit."
Combs Had the Audience in His Corner
When the song was over, the audience cheered. He then said, "I remember why we don't play that one very much... I apologize. I don't apologize, because I was in the moment there..."
While we often put music stars on a pedestal, we often forget that they are pouring their hearts out to us. It's moments like this that help us remember that performers are just like us.
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