Going big. In the streaming era, long albums are all the rage. While there was a time when 12 songs were recognized as the gold standard (and still is in many ways), the incentive to pack as many song ...

Luke Combs thinks one artist's album in particular is the perfect gateway into country music. The "Back in the Saddle" singer is currently on a press tour for his upcoming album The Way I Am, which is ...

Luke Combs debuts "I Ain't No Cowboy" at No. 1 on iTunes in America one week before its parent album The Way I Am arrives.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Luke Combs’ "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" climbs to No. 2 on the ...