Fathers & Sons cover art

  Studio Album · No. 5

Fathers & Sons Songwriting Credits by Luke Combs

2024 Columbia Nashville / Seven Ridges Records 12 tracks 40 min

Produced by Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton  ·  Engineered by Drew Bollman, Steve Blackmon, Chip Matthews, Benny Quinn

Columbia Nashville / Seven Ridges Records Country
75%
Authorship
Songwriter

Holds writing credit on 9 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Luke Combs carries a lyricist or composer credit.

75%
9 trackswritten by Luke Combs 3 tracksoutside writers
Luke Combs's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist75%
Composer75%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
28
Lyricists
3
Producers
2024
Released
Data Insight

Fathers & Sons is a quieter, acoustic-leaning concept album about fatherhood that Luke Combs wrote and recorded as an ode to new parenthood, produced by Combs with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton. The arrangements are slow and deliberate, built around acoustic guitar and piano with the focus kept on the songwriting, and feature acoustic players such as Bryan Sutton and Sam Bush on mandolin and fiddle. Combs co-wrote the material with his regular circle of collaborators, framing the record around the relationship between fathers and their children. The lead single 'The Man He Sees in Me' sets the album's reflective tone.

Luke Combs' fifth studio album, released June 14, 2024. A 12-track collection thematically focused on fatherhood and generational connection, released on Seven Ridges Records, Combs' own label imprint. Several tracks were written by outside writers rather than Combs: 'Little Country Boys' (written by Luke Bryan, Blair Daly, Dallas Davidson), 'Whoever You Turn Out to Be' (written by Rhett Akins and Ben Stennis), and 'All I Ever Do Is Leave' (written by Jessi Alexander, Andrew Dorff, and Jonathan Singleton).

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Front Door Famous
Luke CombsNick ColumbiaBlake DensmoreRob SnyderNoah Thompson Luke CombsNick ColumbiaBlake DensmoreRob SnyderNoah Thompson Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
2
In Case I Ain't Around
Luke CombsJamie DavisRay FulcherDan IsbellReid Isbell Luke CombsJamie DavisRay FulcherDan IsbellReid Isbell Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
3
Huntin' by Yourself
Luke CombsThomas ArcherRay FulcherAlex PalmerMichael Tyler Luke CombsThomas ArcherRay FulcherAlex PalmerMichael Tyler Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
4
Little Country Boys
Luke BryanBlair DalyDallas Davidson Luke BryanBlair DalyDallas Davidson Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
5
Whoever You Turn Out to Be
Rhett AkinsBen Stennis Rhett AkinsBen Stennis Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
6
Remember Him That Way
Luke CombsJessi AlexanderErik DylanJonathan Singleton Luke CombsJessi AlexanderErik DylanJonathan Singleton Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
7
The Man He Sees in Me #5
Luke CombsJosh Phillips Luke CombsJosh Phillips Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
8
All I Ever Do Is Leave
Jessi AlexanderAndrew DorffJonathan Singleton Jessi AlexanderAndrew DorffJonathan Singleton Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
9
Plant a Seed
Luke CombsJeff HydeWyatt McCubbinRob Snyder Luke CombsJeff HydeWyatt McCubbinRob Snyder Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
10
Ride Around Heaven
Luke CombsCasey BeathardWyatt McCubbinJeremy Stover Luke CombsCasey BeathardWyatt McCubbinJeremy Stover Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
11
My Old Man Was Right
Luke CombsLori McKenna Luke CombsLori McKenna Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)
12
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Luke CombsRay FulcherAdam James Luke CombsRay FulcherAdam James Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton Luke Combs (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Fathers & Sons

What is Fathers & Sons by Luke Combs about?
Fathers & Sons is a concept album by Luke Combs built around the theme of fatherhood and the bond between parents and their children. Released June 14, 2024, it was described as an ode to new fatherhood. Combs framed the project around his own experience as a new father.
How does Fathers & Sons sound compared to Luke Combs's other albums?
Fathers & Sons is quieter and more acoustic-leaning than Luke Combs's previous records. The arrangements are slow and deliberate, centered on acoustic guitar and piano with the focus on the songwriting. Acoustic specialists such as Bryan Sutton and Sam Bush contribute mandolin and fiddle.
Who produced Fathers & Sons by Luke Combs?
Fathers & Sons was produced by Luke Combs with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, his usual production team. Recording engineering was handled by Drew Bollman and Steve Blackmon, with mixing by Chip Matthews and mastering by Benny Quinn. The album runs about 40 minutes across 12 tracks.
What was the single from Fathers & Sons?
'The Man He Sees in Me' served as the lead single, released June 6, 2024, and it reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song captures the album's reflective look at fatherhood. It was the main promotional track for the record.
Did Luke Combs write the songs on Fathers & Sons?
Yes, Luke Combs co-wrote the album's material with his regular group of collaborators, keeping the focus on personal, song-driven storytelling. The fatherhood concept runs through tracks like 'The Man He Sees in Me' and 'Remember Him That Way.' Combs typically writes alongside partners such as Ray Fulcher.
When did Luke Combs release Fathers & Sons?
Luke Combs released Fathers & Sons on June 14, 2024, through Columbia Nashville and Seven Ridges Records. It debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on Top Country Albums. The album also reached number 1 on the UK Country Albums chart.
How many songs are on Fathers & Sons?
Fathers & Sons contains 12 tracks and runs roughly 40 minutes. The tracklist includes 'Front Door Famous,' 'The Man He Sees in Me,' and 'Remember Him That Way.' The compact running time reflects its intimate, acoustic focus.

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