Luke Combs is getting candid about being a dad.
The acclaimed musician, 35, shares two young sons with his wife, Nicole Combs. On September 23, the pair announced that they’re expecting their third child.
In a recent appearance on the Taste of Country Nights radio show, Combs discussed fatherhood with host Evan Paul.
The “Beautiful Crazy” singer compared being a new father to “getting punched in the face,” according to Taste of Country.
“You figure a lot of s–t out after getting punched in the face,” he continued, per the outlet.
Earlier in the interview, Combs was asked about his experience with being punched in the face once, which led to him making the bold comparison.
When asked about parenting advice he’s received, the country star said, “I feel like everybody told me all the stuff, but it’s like you can’t really understand it until you live it—it’s like getting punched in the face.”
The North Carolina native was also referring to the famed quote from former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, “Everyone’s got something to say until you get punched in the face,” per Taste of Country.
“They can tell you about it all you want, dude; then you have the kid, and then it’s a whole different ballgame,” Combs added.
When Did Luke Combs Welcome His First Two Kids?
Combs and Nicole welcomed their first child, three-year-old Tex Lawrence, on June 19, 2022.
They then welcomed their second son, two-year-old Beau Lee, on August 15, 2023.
On September 23, 2025, the happy couple announced that Nicole is pregnant with their third child in a heartfelt joint Instagram post that featured Combs’ unreleased song “Days Like These.”
“Third time’s a charm! Baby #3 coming this winter,” they wrote alongside a sweet family video featuring a sonogram photo.
Fellow country stars reacted to the exciting news in the comments, with Bailey Zimmerman writing, “YOOOO OH MY GOSHHH.”
“LETS GOOOOOOO…Congrats Fam,” Jordan Davis said.
“Dude congrats!!” Warren Zeiders wrote.
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