Studio Album · No. 6
The Way I Am Songwriting Credits by Luke Combs
Produced by Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton · Engineered by Steve Blackmon, Chris Vanoverberghe, Michael Proctor, Benny Quinn
Sony Music Nashville / Seven Ridges Records
CountryCountry Rock
86%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 22 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 22 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 22 tracks with documented writers, by whether Luke Combs carries a lyricist or composer credit.
19 trackswritten by Luke Combs
3 tracksoutside writers
Luke Combs's roles on this album
Share of the 22 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist86%
Composer86%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
22
Tracks
41
Lyricists
3
Producers
2026
Released
Data Insight
The Way I Am is Luke Combs's 2026 studio album, a 22-track set produced by Combs with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton and released through Sony Music Nashville and Seven Ridges Records. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200, moving 101,000 equivalent album units in its first week. The album was led by the Country Airplay number one singles 'Back in the Saddle' and 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room,' and it placed 14 entries on the Hot Country Songs chart. As with his earlier records, Combs works with his core production and engineering team across the album.
Luke Combs' sixth studio album, released March 20, 2026. A sprawling 22-track record, it features Alison Krauss on 'Ever Mine'. Several tracks were written entirely by outside writers without Combs' participation: 'The Way I Am' (Chris Gelbuda, Rob Snyder), 'Giving Her Away' (Gary Garris, Josh Mirenda, Josh Phillips), and 'Be By You' (Dan Alley, Sam Banks, Nick Walsh).
Track Listing & Credits 22 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back in the Saddle
|
Luke CombsDan IsbellJonathan Singleton | Luke CombsDan IsbellJonathan Singleton | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
My Kinda Saturday Night
|
Luke CombsJonathan SingletonRandy Montana | Luke CombsJonathan SingletonRandy Montana | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Days Like These
|
Luke CombsAaron RaitiereBrent Cobb | Luke CombsAaron RaitiereBrent Cobb | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
15 Minutes
|
Luke CombsTrey PendleyRob PenningtonGrant Vogel | Luke CombsTrey PendleyRob PenningtonGrant Vogel | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Alcohol of Fame
|
Luke CombsDalton DoverDan IsbellReid Isbell | Luke CombsDalton DoverDan IsbellReid Isbell | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Daytona 499
|
Luke CombsErik DylanWyatt McCubbinDrew Parker | Luke CombsErik DylanWyatt McCubbinDrew Parker | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Way I Am
|
Chris GelbudaRob Snyder | Chris GelbudaRob Snyder | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Wish Upon a Whiskey
|
Luke CombsDan IsbellDrew Parker | Luke CombsDan IsbellDrew Parker | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Soon As I Get Home
|
Luke CombsJessi AlexanderTony LaneJonathan Singleton | Luke CombsJessi AlexanderTony LaneJonathan Singleton | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Rethink Some Things
|
Luke CombsJacob DavisDan IsbellReid Isbell | Luke CombsJacob DavisDan IsbellReid Isbell | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Giving Her Away
|
Gary GarrisJosh MirendaJosh Phillips | Gary GarrisJosh MirendaJosh Phillips | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Seeing Someone
|
Luke CombsRay FulcherLalo GuzmanMichael TylerAllison Veltz Cruz | Luke CombsRay FulcherLalo GuzmanMichael TylerAllison Veltz Cruz | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Sleepless in a Hotel Room
|
Luke CombsRandy MontanaJonathan Singleton | Luke CombsRandy MontanaJonathan Singleton | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
I Ain't No Cowboy
|
Luke CombsCody JohnsonJake Mears | Luke CombsCody JohnsonJake Mears | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Ever Mine
|
Luke CombsHailey WhittersCharlie Worsham | Luke CombsHailey WhittersCharlie Worsham | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Alison Krauss (vocals) |
| 16 |
Can't Tell Me I'm Wrong
|
Luke CombsRay FulcherPete GoodLydia Vaughan | Luke CombsRay FulcherPete GoodLydia Vaughan | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
Miss You Here
|
Luke CombsThomas ArcherDan IsbellBen Stennis | Luke CombsThomas ArcherDan IsbellBen Stennis | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 18 |
Tell 'Em About Tonight
|
Luke CombsErik DylanRay FulcherJames McNair | Luke CombsErik DylanRay FulcherJames McNair | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 19 |
Be By You
|
Dan AlleySam BanksNick Walsh | Dan AlleySam BanksNick Walsh | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 20 |
The Me Part of You
|
Luke CombsJason GanttDan IsbellReid Isbell | Luke CombsJason GanttDan IsbellReid Isbell | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 21 |
Rich Man
|
Luke CombsJacob DavisLori McKennaRob Snyder | Luke CombsJacob DavisLori McKennaRob Snyder | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
| 22 |
A Man Was Born
|
Luke CombsThomas ArcherRay FulcherJordan RoweMichael Tyler | Luke CombsThomas ArcherRay FulcherJordan RoweMichael Tyler | Luke CombsChip MatthewsJonathan Singleton | Luke Combs (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 43 contributors
LC
Luke Combs
Writer · Producer · Vocals
DI
Dan Isbell
Writer
JS
Jonathan Singleton
Writer · Producer
RF
Ray Fulcher
Writer
RI
Reid Isbell
Writer
DP
Drew Parker
Writer
ED
Erik Dylan
Writer
JD
Jacob Davis
Writer
MT
Michael Tyler
Writer
RM
Randy Montana
Writer
RS
Rob Snyder
Writer
TA
Thomas Archer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Way I Am
When did Luke Combs release The Way I Am?
Luke Combs released The Way I Am on March 20, 2026, through Sony Music Nashville and Seven Ridges Records. It is a 22-track album running about 73 minutes. The record debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
How did The Way I Am perform on the charts?
The Way I Am debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200 for the week dated April 4, 2026. It sold 101,000 equivalent album units in its first week in the United States. The album also placed 14 entries on the Hot Country Songs chart.
What were the singles from The Way I Am?
The album's singles included 'Back in the Saddle,' 'Days Like These,' 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room,' and 'Be By You.' 'Back in the Saddle' became Luke Combs's 19th Country Airplay number one and 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room' became his 20th. 'Back in the Saddle' was released first, on July 28, 2025.
Who produced The Way I Am by Luke Combs?
The Way I Am was produced by Luke Combs along with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, his longtime production team. Engineering was handled by Steve Blackmon with Chris Vanoverberghe, digital editing by Michael Proctor, and mastering by Benny Quinn. This continues the same creative team from his earlier albums.
How many songs are on The Way I Am?
The Way I Am contains 22 tracks and runs about 73 minutes, making it Luke Combs's longest studio album. It is his first release through Sony Music Nashville and Seven Ridges Records. The album arrived March 20, 2026.
Did Luke Combs write the songs on The Way I Am?
Yes, Luke Combs co-wrote the material with his regular group of collaborators, in keeping with his practice across his catalog. He worked again with his core production team of Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton. Combs frequently writes alongside partners such as Ray Fulcher.