Key Takeaways
- Luke Combs prioritizes family, canceling his Super Bowl pre-party performance.
- His wife, Nicole Hocking Combs, is expecting their third child.
- EA Sports confirmed that Luke’s presence is essential due to the pregnancy.
- Zach Bryan will headline the Madden Bowl concert alongside other artists.
Luke Combs is putting his family first.
One day before his scheduled performance at the Madden Bowl in San Francisco, the country star shared that he’s pulling out of the 2026 Super Bowl pre-party, taking place ahead of the big game on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif.
“So sorry to miss y’all at Madden Bowl,” he wrote on his Instagram Story Feb. 5, “but family always comes first. Have a great time.”
Luke—whose wife Nicole Hocking Combs is pregnant with their third child—did not share further details on his family situation, but event organizer EA Sports explained that he was needed amid the pregnancy.
“Luke has to hold it down at home with a new one on the way,” the video game company said in a statement on Instagram. “All love for Luke and his family—and we can’t wait to put on an unforgettable #MaddenBowl with @zachlanebryan leading an incredible night of music and football for the fans.”
Indeed, Zach Bryan will headline the concert along with performances by Teddy Swims, Stephen Wilson Jr., Gavin Adcock, and LaRussell.
