Every artist knows that becoming a success does not happen in the blink of an eye or without sacrifice.  There are countless obstacles and struggles experienced on the journey to perceived achievement.  As an artist sustains their placement and attains permanence, there comes a time when they will reflect on their path that led to their present status.

Country superstar Luke Combs provided an exclusive glimpse into his voyage within the music industry on the newest edition of God’s Country.

God’s Country is a new weekly series co-produced by iHeartPodcasts and MeatEater, Inc. and hosted by country music songwriters Dan and Reid Isbell.  The show focuses on the intersection of outdoor living and country music.  Each episode involves interviewing prominent musicians and songwriters as they discuss their love of hunting and fishing alongside their significant milestones within the industry.

Among the topics discussed in the recent installment is Combs’ first job at Asheville Fun-Depot, him learning guitar at the age of twenty-one, meeting his idol Tracy Chapman, and performing “Fast Car” with Chapman at the GRAMMYs.  As a bonus, Combs’ joins the Isbell Brothers to perform a Vince Gill classic.

The interview is available now on all major platforms.  These platforms include the iHeartRadio app by clicking on this link and MeatEater’s YouTube channel.  As part of the iHeartMedia’s “Podcast, Meet Broadcast” initiative, God’s Country airs on various country radio stations nationwide on Sunday evening between the hours of 7 PM and 11:30 PM. 

God’s Country is a weekly invitation to learn more about the resiliency and authenticity of the artists that dominate the top playlists while reminding the audience that one is never completely detached from nature.