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A set of new, unverified Instagram and TikTok pages have quietly surfaced, featuring a goldmine of unreleased demos from Luke Combs. And yes, the country superstar is actually behind it. Disguised under the discrete handle, @lcombs77, the account is part of Combs’ new crowdsourcing strategy, giving fans a direct say in which tracks should make it onto his next album.
The buzz surrounding Combs’ next project began when he shared a statement on X back in March, revealing he’s deep into the making of his next project and is feeling confident that this could be the “best record” he’s ever released.
“I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks working on what my next record looks like and as it begins to take shape I can honestly say I’ve never felt better about one at this stage,” he wrote. “It’s early on but I really do think it could wind up being the best record I’ve ever made.”
I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks working on what my next record looks like and as it begins to take shape I can honestly say I’ve never felt better about one at this stage. It’s early on but I really do think it could wind up being the best record I’ve ever made.
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) March 26, 2025
Looking To Fans To Narrow Down The Track List
More recently he shared an update with Katie & Company, stating that he’s recorded over 30 songs for the new record, but doesn’t expect to follow the trend of many of his fellow hitmakers and create a massive project out of those recordings.
“I’ve probably got one recording session left on it, but I’ve already recorded, I don’t know, over 30 songs I would think. I don’t know that there’s any plans to do, like, the big album thing. I just don’t know if I love that idea, you know,” he admitted.
But with that many songs waiting in the wings, Luke Combs is being honest about the fact that he’s going to need some help in deciding which ones to include. In order to do that, he’s going directly to the source and heavily involving his listeners in the selection process.
Taking The “Crowd Sourcing” Approach
The North Carolina native returned to X to let fans in on his unique idea to put the decision making in their hands.
“Seriously considering ‘Crowd Sourcing’ my next record. Like just put up a bunch of demos and work tapes to see what y’all like best,” he wrote.
Seriously considering “Crowd Sourcing” my next record. Like just put up a bunch of demos and worktapes to see what y’all like best.
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) August 5, 2025
His idea came to fruition when he sent an email out to his Bootleggers Fan Club with a link to the new Instagram and TikTok accounts. The North Carolina native’s newest release, “Back In The Saddle,” kicked off this next chapter of new music.
14 New Demos Unveiled So Far
So far, he has previewed 14 brand-new songs on the unverified pages, including “Let Your Heart Have A Mind Of Its Own,” “What Did You Do To Me?,” “Last Thing She Tried On,” “Wild You Were,” “Heaven, Tennessee,” “Stay,” “Hearts On the Window,” “Shouldn’t Miss You Here,” “Always Gonna Be,” “Fastback,” “I Used To Pray,” “Some Bar,” “Set the Record Straight,” and “A Man was Born.”
The Instagram account has since gained over 26k followers and it is following only one profile, Luke Combs’ official page. It didn’t take long for fans to discover the accounts, and they have already gotten to work choosing their favorites.
Luckily, listeners have plenty of time to state their opinions as the new album isn’t expected to drop until 2026. This project will follow 2024’s project, Fathers & Sons.
Luke Combs is gearing up to take the stage at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass in Aspen, CO on August 31 before heading to Royal Albert Hall in London, UK on September 26.
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Cole Swindell and his wife Courtney have welcomed their first child into the world.
One day after the birth, the couple announced that Rainey Gail Swindell arrived August 7, 2025 and is already so loved.
The collaborative Instagram post featured the adorable baby girl looking cozy as can be in her white button-down onsie, knit socks and a matching bow headband. Laid just above her head is a small wooden sign that reads, “Hello world my name is Rainey.”
Their caption read, “Rainey Gail Swindell 🤍 8.7.25 our greatest blessing.”
The baby girl’s first name, Rainey was carried down from the country star’s middle name, however the origins of the name Gail are unknown.
Swindell and his other half first announced the news that they were expecting their first child back in March. At the time, they shared a carousel of photos, starting with a black and white snapshot of them hugging with a clothing line of baby onesies strung in front of them.
The remainder of the post featured images of their sonogram and a young family member proudly sporting a “Big Cousin” embroidered sweater. Plus, Swindell honored his new role as a dad using a baseball cap that read “Dad,” a pair of tennis shoes with a positive pregnancy test inside, and another look at the sonogram.
Shortly after, they shared another post revealing the gender of the baby. The memorable video opens in black and white as the couple holds up a baby onesie and eventually fades into color, revealing that they are expecting a baby girl.
The video was set to the stripped-down rendition of Swindell’s stunning single, “Forever To Me (Our Version).”
“We can’t wait to meet you 🫶🏼,” they wrote in the caption.
It’s unclear when exactly Cole Swindell and Courtney Little started dating, but it’s likely the couple has been together for several years. Courtney is a former NBA dancer and the 2017 Miss Teen North Carolina who now acts as co-owner of The Little Sisters Boutique. She previously appeared in Swindell’s music video for his song “Some Habits,” which dropped in the fall of 2021.
Their love story continued to flourish and after saying “I do” to the “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” singer’s proposal in May of 2023, they tied the knot in a small, intimate ceremony in Sonoma, California on June, 12, 2024.
His caption at the time of the engagement read, “Still couldn’t tell ya everything I said down on one knee… All I know is she said “YES”! 💍
“We’re so excited,” he added.
Little also shared a heartfelt note that read, “Woke up as future Mrs. Swindell 💍 I’ve never been so happy. I can’t believe we are ENGAGED!!!!! 🥹”
The arrival of their little one follows close behind the release of Cole Swindell’s fifth studio album, Spanish Moss. He is now gearing up to embark on his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour which kicks off on September 4 in Toledo, OH and runs through October 26 with stops across Georgia, Colorado, Washington, Florida and more.
His next performance isn’t set to take place until August 21, giving him a few weeks to enjoy down time at home with his family of three.
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