Luke Combs Reveals He Missed the Birth of Son Beau: ‘One of the Best and One of The Worst Days in My Life’
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Luke Combs, the 34-year-old country music sensation, recently shared an emotional and candid revelation about the birth of his second son, Beau Lee. In a heartfelt interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Combs opened up about the challenges he faced, describing the day as one of the best and worst of his life.
The Craziest Day
“It was August 16th. I wake up in the morning, I’m in Sydney, Australia, in a hotel room, and we’re on tour in Australia,” Combs began, recounting the fateful day. “I probably woke up at around 8:00 a.m. or something like that, Australia time, and I had a text from my wife, and it said, ‘I’m so sorry, I really tried to not have the baby while you’re gone.'”
Combs’ voice wavered as he continued, “He was born on August 15th in the States. I got to see him be born, which was awesome,” he said, indicating that he was present virtually through FaceTime. “But my wife texted me on the way to the hospital. He was two and a half weeks early, and I was supposed to be home and I wasn’t.”
A Heartbreaking Challenge
The country star couldn’t hold back his tears as he detailed the emotional turmoil. “It sucked because he was born, and I wasn’t there physically. That was real hard to do, and I haven’t really told anybody that,” he admitted. “I didn’t cover that too much in this album because it’s really hard for me to deal with.”
Combs’ latest album, “Fathers & Sons,” reflects on fatherhood and family, but this particular experience was too painful to delve into deeply. However, he found solace in the strong support system around him.
A Strong Support System
During this challenging time, Combs’ wife Nicole had the support of close friends and family. “God, it was a hard day, but I was so lucky that a lot of my closest friends now work for me,” he shared. “My two best friends work as my personal assistant and guitar tech, and they’re both dads as well. I was able to be with them through that whole thing.”
Nicole’s mother and sister were also pivotal in providing support. “Luckily, my mother-in-law came up for the month while I was gone, because, obviously, we have a 1-year-old, and my wife is essentially nine months pregnant at the time, so thank goodness she was there,” Combs said. “My sister-in-law lives in Nashville as well. So my wife had a really great support system with her for that experience, which I’m very thankful for. That made it a lot easier. I had people with me, everything went great. No hiccups in the process or anything.”
A Defining Moment
Reflecting on the experience, Combs recognized its profound impact. “It’s a defining moment in my life for sure. It sums up, in a lot of ways, some of the bad parts of the music business — the leaving and your schedule’s crazy, and you’re traveling all over the place. It’s not like I can drop everything I’m doing and fly 18 hours home.”
Despite the challenges, Combs remains grateful for the support he and Nicole received. In addition to their newborn Beau, the couple also shares their 2-year-old son, Tex. This personal story adds another layer of depth to Combs’ music, offering fans a glimpse into the sacrifices and emotional struggles behind the scenes of a successful career.
As Combs continues to balance his demanding career with fatherhood, his honest and heartfelt revelations resonate with many, highlighting the universal challenges of being a parent in the modern world.
